Accounts Payable Disbursements
Disbursement Services is responsible for ensuring the legal, accurate, and timely processing of $1.6 billion in commercial checks annually. These checks are issued to make payments for all Orange County school district purchases, except salaries. Commercial checks prepared by school district personnel are submitted to the unit for audit and approval. The Disbursements Unit verifies the legality and proper board approval authorizations for vendor payments before they are issued. They are responsible for overseeing check ordering, voiding, and replacement processes, as well as, managing the secure delivery of checks to districts to maintain compliance with fiscal control standards.
For questions regarding Accounts Payable Disbursements, please contact us at ocdedisb@ocde.us.