We help ensure students have what they need to focus on their education goals.
The College Finance and Facilities Planning Division oversees policies that determine the distribution of local assistance and capital outlay funds for the 73 districts that make up the California Community Colleges. The division also represents the system in advocating for local assistance and capital outlay funds with the Legislature and the Department of Finance. The College Finance and Facilities Planning Division includes the Accounting Unit, Budget Office, Fiscal Services (Apportionments) and the following units:
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Fiscal Standards and Accountability
Administers and provides technical assistance on financial accounting and annual audit requirements, attendance accounting, residency, districts’ fiscal health, student fees, faculty programs and compliance requirements including the Fifty Percent Law and full-time faculty obligation -
Facilities Planning
Assists and supports the California Community Colleges in matters related to infrastructure and capital outlay dedicated to acquiring, maintaining, building, repairing or upgrading fixed assets such as land and facilities. -
Affordable Student Housing
Focuses on increasing the stock of affordable housing units to support students and facilitate their access to higher education.
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Student Centered Funding Formula (SCFF) Resources and Tools
The Student Centered Funding Formula (SCFF) provides funding that supports access through enrollment-based funding, student equity by targeting funds to districts serving low-income students, and student success by providing districts with additional resources for student’s successful outcomes. -
Budget News
Each year the state provides funding to support the general operations and student support functions of 73 districts and 116 community college campuses. This site provides summary information related to California Community College budgets and provides links to several organizations that play important roles in developing and implementing the budget. -
California Community Colleges Compendium of Allocations and Resources
The Compendium provides comprehensive information about ongoing and new funding allocations. The 2024-25 edition focuses on an evidence-based approach to engage in local planning and continuous improvement towards advancing student outcomes and reducing equity and achievement gaps. -
Fiscal and Policy Updates
Join the Chancellor’s Office College Finance and Facilities Planning Division for our quarterly Fiscal and Policy Webinar Series. We provide timely updates on issues related to college finance, state budgets and fiscal policy. Webinars are held on the last Thursday of the month (excluding holidays).
Key Resources
Student Centered Funding Formula
The Student Centered Funding Formula provides funding that supports access through enrollment-based funding, student equity by targeting funds to districts serving low-income students, and student success by providing districts with additional resources for student’s successful outcomes.
Apportionments
The Budget Act allocates funds for different programs, including the Student Centered Funding Formula. Learn more by reading our Apportionment reports.
Fiscal Forward Portfolio
The Chancellor's Office Fiscal Forward portfolio outlines a strategy for proactive district fiscal health support through early engagement and technical assistance.
Financial and Compliance Reports and Information
Districts and counties can use portals to report their fiscal and budgetary data to the Chancellor’s Office.
Student Programs
Learn about student fees, including student health, transportation and nonresident tuition. We include guidance for maintenance allowance eligibility.
Attendance Accounting and Residency
Get information on Attendance Accounting and Residency, including residency determination, attendance accounting methodologies and guidance, the emergency conditions allowance, and mandated holidays.
Faculty and Classified Staff Programs
We oversee the following programs for faculty and classified staff.
Climate Action and Sustainability
The Chancellor's Office Climate Action and Sustainability framework includes tools and guidance for districts to align with climate change strategies, achieve energy conservation goals, build sustainable capital projects and integrate physical plant management practices to reduce energy use.
Meet Our Team
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Christopher (Chris) Ferguson
Executive Vice Chancellor of Finance and Strategic Initiatives
Executive Vice Chancellor of Finance and Strategic Initiatives, Chris Ferguson oversees the Finance and Facilities Planning Division, the Government Relations Division and supports strategic technological initiatives. Additionally, he’ll advise and assist the chancellor on related fiscal and policy matters, and oversee federal and state funds, including funds for student housing and emergency grants, among other duties.
Prior to joining the Chancellor’s Office, Ferguson served as the program budget manager for all education systems at the California Department of Finance.
To reach the College Finance & Facilities Division, please email FiscalStandards@CCCCO.edu to reach the Fiscal Standards & Accountability Unit; SCFF@CCCCO.edu for information about the Student Centered Funding Formula; Apportionments@CCCCO.edu for Apportionments; BudgetOffice@CCCCO.edu for the Budget Office; and Accounting@CCCCO.edu for the Accounting Office.
Fiscal Standards and Accountability
| Team Member | Role |
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| Lorena Romero | Director |
| Rafael Artiga Meza | Community College Specialist |
| Jubilee Smallwood | Community College Specialist |
| Amanda Voie | Community College Specialist |
| Natalie Wagner | Community College Specialist |
| Erick Ramirez | Community College Program Assistant |
| Tarissa Hopkins | Community College Program Assistant |
| Avita Hang | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
Facilities Planning
| Team Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Hoang Nguyen | Director |
| Harold Flood | Community College Specialist |
| Eric Thorson | Community College Specialist |
| Chay Yang | Community College Specialist |
| Lynda Phan | Community College Specialist |
| Brian Turner | Community College Program Analyst |
| Oscar Serna | Community College Program Analyst |
| Druv Bhat | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
Student Housing
| Team Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Ronnie Slimp | Director |
| Laura Murphy | Community College Program Assistant |
| Andrea Cruz | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
Fiscal Services Unit
| Team Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Patricia Servin | Director |
| Arthur Golovey | Community College Specialist |
| Liliana Jimenez | Community College Specialist |
| Mayra Duenas | Community College Program Assistant |
| Wendy Lozoya | Community College Program Assistant |
Budget Office
| Team Member | Role |
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| Keith Nezaam | Director |
| Andie Evans | Community College Specialist |
| Sean Couch | Community College Program Assistant |
| Zach Shaath | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
Accounting Unit
| Team Member | Role |
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| Marybeth Weeks | Director of Accounting |
| Nerissa Chin | Staff Services Manager II |
| Summer Barrios-Grace | Accounts Payable Supervisor |
| Amy Fedora | Accounts Receivable Analyst |
| Madison Killan | Travel Liaison/Analyst |
| Katie Wei | Accounts Payable Analyst |
| Jerry Miranda | Accounting Assistant |
| Logan Deters | Funds Manager |
| Tara Worman | Local Assistant Fund Administrator |
| Marshall Kamph | Bond Fund Administrator |
| Ran Xu | Encumbrance Analyst |
