division of Finance & Operations
Kent Dickey – Deputy Superintendent
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The Division of Finance & Operations distributes funds to school divisions and provides technical assistance to school divisions in the areas of accounting, budget, pupil transportation, school nutrition programs, facilities and energy and procurement. The division also provides support services to the department for human resources, accounting, budget, contracts, purchasing and procurement, materiels management and facilities.
Business & Risk Management
Thomas Broyles – Director
The Director for Business and Risk Management promotes sound internal control policies and procedures. His responsibilities include implementation and compliance with the State Comptroller's Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards Directive, review and monitoring of audit-related issues including local education agency subrecipients. The director is also responsible for reviewing and ensuring compliance with the continuity of operations plan and investigations arising from the State Employee Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline.
Office of Human Resources
Rebecca (Becky) Marable – Coordinator
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The Office of Human Resources works with VDOE management to provide a quality and timely human resource program based on positive customer service for employees and external clients and to promote fair and consistent human resources practices. As an employer, VDOE offers a wide variety of exciting and challenging jobs.
To find out about job openings at VDOE, visit Virginia Jobs – education positions, the Commonwealth of Virginia's employment and resource center. For information on applying for jobs with Virginia agencies, visit the Virginia Jobs Home Page.
If you are interested in jobs in the teaching profession, see Job Opportunities in the Teaching in Virginia section of this site.
The Department of Education has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion, and to maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. As a result, the department does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, veteran status, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
Office of Accounting
Marie G. Williams – Director
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The accounting office is responsible for providing technical assistance and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to payroll, travel reimbursement, vendor payments, the small purchase charge card program, accounts receivable, cash receipts, IRS 1099 reporting, and fixed assets.
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Office of Budget
Vacant – Director
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The budget office works closely with agency staff, the Department of Planning and Budget and the General Assembly to develop and implement VDOE's Central Office and Direct Aid to Public Education biennial budgets. The office provides information and technical assistance regarding public education funding to school divisions, the General Assembly, state agencies and professional organizations. It is also responsible for the Standards of Quality funding model, the Superintendent's Annual School Report, other state and federal financial reports, and the Literary Fund school construction loan program. The office also calculates federal grant award allocations and provides ongoing budget monitoring for VDOE .
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Office of Grants Accounting & Reporting
Vacant – Director
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The grants accounting and reporting office is responsible for payments to school divisions, including entitlement payments and state and federal reimbursement requests; enhancing and providing technical support for the Online Management of Education Grant Awards system; reporting required state and federal financial information; and providing technical assistance related to payments, reports and compliance to locality and VDOE employees.
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Office of School Nutrition Programs
Catherine Digilio-Grimes – Director
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This office administers the following United States Department of Agriculture programs: National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Afterschool Snack, Summer National School Lunch and Summer School Breakfast. Federal program funds are distributed through VDOE to participating school divisions and residential child care institutions for meals and snacks served to students. Ongoing training, resources, technical assistance and on-site monitoring are conducted by VDOE school nutrition program staff to ensure regulatory compliance. The guiding vision is to assure that every Virginia child has the opportunity to make healthful choices that will enhance academic and physical performance and promote lifelong health.
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Office of Support Services
June F. Eanes – Director
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The support services office provides technical assistance to local school divisions on pupil transportation and school facilities issues. Pupil Transportation Services develops school bus specifications, conducts trainer certification and updates pupil transportation regulations. Facilities Services provides technical assistance on matters of school planning, construction and maintenance. This office also provides agency support for the mailroom, shipping and receiving, copy center, vehicle fleet, office space, and emergency procedures. More about the Office of School Facilities Services.
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Office of Procurement
Vacant– Director
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The procurement office provides purchasing support for the department, as well as procurement consulting and technical assistance. The goal of the office is to achieve customer satisfaction through timely, dependable and professional procurement service.
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