Midlothian ISD is Committed to Financial Transparency
The mission of the Finance Office of the Midlothian Independent School District is to manage the school district’s financial operations in the most trustworthy and transparent method possible. The Finance Office is responsible for the District’s fiscal operations including accounting and financial reporting, accounts payable, investments, purchasing, budgeting, internal controls, financial planning, debt management, and facilities management.
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts launched the “Transparency Stars Program” in 2016 to recognize local governments across Texas that are striving to meet the high standard for financial transparency online. The Transparency Stars Program recognizes local government entities that provide easy online access to important financial data.
Midlothian applied to the Comptroller’s Office for Transparency Stars in two categories: Traditional Finances and Debt Obligations.
On February 17, 2017, MISD received the Transparency Star for Traditional Finances. MISD was the 26th school district in the state to receive this recognition.
In 2017, MISD also received the Transparency Star for Debt Obligations. MISD was one of first 16 school districts in the state to receive this recognition.
Now in its seventh year,
Further information about the Comptroller’s program can be found at www.texastransparency.org.