Sample Calendar of PTA Financial Activities


JULY/AUGUST
  • Treasurer chairs budget committee.
  • Present budget to the executive board for approval.

    SEPTEMBER
  • Present budget to the executive board for approval.
  • Present budget to association for adoption at its first meeting.
  • Send the first remittance of per capita dues through channels. Send monthly there after.

    OCTOBER
  • Prepare tax forms as required.

    NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
  • Send checks for insurance premiums through channels. Do not send checks directly to the California State PTA office or the insurance broker.
  • Pay convention-housing deposit, if required by PTA district.

    JANUARY
  • Submit books and financial records for mid-year audit as specified in the bylaws.
  • Send the Workers' Compensation Annual Payroll Report through channels.
  • Pay annual U.S. Postal Service Bulk Mailing permit fee, if required.
  • Forward insurance premium through channels. Premium must be postmarked by the PTA district by January 31 or a late fee of $25 will be assessed.

    FEBRUARY
  • Send Founders Day freewill offering through channels to district when collected. (The event may be held during a month other than February.)

    MARCH
  • Ensure all per capita dues have been forwarded through channels, in accordance with estab-lished deadlines.

    APRIL
  • Issue convention checks for authorized expenditures for elected delegates.

    MAY/JUNE
  • Attend workshops for financial officers when offered.
  • Submit books and financial records for end-of-term audit as stipulated in the bylaws.
  • Give financial records and materials to the incoming financial officer (except those in audit).
  • Obtain new bank account signature cards to assist the incoming officers.
  • Prepare Annual Financial Report and tax reports (end of fiscal year).