Financial Services

Financial Services supports all areas of the district. The department manages the budget and oversees the fiscal operations of the district. Financial Services is also responsible for compiling financial data and completing the state-mandated budget forms, annual financial reports, and federal and state project reports.

This department also manages purchasing supplies and materials and files all requests for quotations, formal written quotations, and sealed bids for the district.

Financial Services Staff

Rona Cotay
Assistant Business Manager
520-387-5618

Gloria Gutierrez
Finance Analyst/Accounts Payable
520-387-3151

Emma Vasquez
Finance Analyst/Payroll
520-387-5619

Finance Information

Follow these links for details about district budget information. This page also contains links to annual financial reports.

  • FY 2026 Proposed and Adopted Budgets: Per ARS 15-905
    The Ajo Unified School Governing Board shall publish a summary of the proposed budget and a notice of public hearing and board meeting no later than ten (10) days before the meeting. The 2026 proposed budget and summary can be found here. The 2026 budget adoption is scheduled for July 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Ajo School’s board room, 111 N. Well Road, Ajo, AZ 85321.
  • FY2025 Revised Budget
    The 2025 revised budget can be found here.
  • School District Spending Analysis: This is an analysis of Arizona school district spending at both the state and individual district levels that addresses the requirement in Arizona Revised Statutes §41-1279.03 for the auditor general to monitor Arizona school districts to determine the percentage of every dollar they spent in the classroom. We have been monitoring this since FY 2001.
  • Annual Financial Reports: These reports detail expenditures and revenue for each school year. Our fiscal year is from July 1 through June 30 each year. *Search Ajo under the EdOrg search bar and all of Ajo School’s finance documents will show up. For any questions, please call 520-387-5618 or email Angelina.
  • Pima County School Superintendent Financial Transparency: All financial transaction information for school districts in Pima County that have requested assistance in providing the public with financial transparency data.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Information: The financial services department records the funds we receive through tax credit donations.
  • Employee Payroll Calendar: This calendar outlines employee pay periods based on employment type.