Cincinnati Public Schools
Financial Information
Our Mission
To manage and report the District's financial resources with accuracy, efficiency and utmost integrity in order to maximize instructional and operational services for the children of Cincinnati.
Our Vision
On June 30, 2024, the Treasurer's Office will be recognized for its financial excellence, acting as exemplary financial stewards of taxpayer dollars. With a reputation for exceeding expectations, the Treasurer's Office will be recognized as valued partners who provide customer friendly financial services. Treasurer employees will score the department as an enjoyable and rewarding work environment where they feel fully valued in their service to the children of Cincinnati.
Future Outlook
- Five-Year Forecast — November 2024
- Five-Year Forecast — May 2024
- Five-Year Forecast — November 2023
- Five-Year Forecast — May 2023
- Five-Year Forecast — November 2022
*All Five-Year Forecasts are available at the following link: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Finance-and-Funding/Five-Year-Forecasts/Submissions-of-Traditional-and-JVSDs
CPS Renewal Levy Passes
Cincinnati Public Schools' renewal operating levy on the November 3, 2020, ballot passed with a wide margin — 69.6 percent for and 30.4 percent against.
The levy raises $48 million annually for CPS for the next five years, starting in 2021. Passage of this renewal levy does not raise a taxpayer's property taxes.
The money continues funding for two district priorities set in 2016: $15 million annually to expand preschool opportunities and $33 million for learning programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grades by continuing college- and career-readiness programs; expanding neighborhood elementary school options; and increasing students' access to technology.
Understanding School Finance
- Bond Issue vs. Levy (definitions)
- CPS' Tax Levy History (1915–2020)
Fiscal Accountability
- Internal Auditor
- Action Motion 133