Empirical Research
The Relationship between the Educational Qualifications of Chief Financial Officers and the Effectiveness of Local District Financial Leadership in Alabama Public Schools: A Policy Analysis
Reviewed By Philip Westbrook, Ed.D.
Volume 7 - Issue 3
Aug 10, 2009 - 5:17:39 PM

Well-publicized cases of financial mismanagement in Alabama public school districts prompted the state legislature in 2003 to establish educational requirements for Chief School Financial Officers (CSFOs). As a result, there are individuals currently serving as CSFOs with various levels of education. This study explores the relationship between educational qualifications and the effectiveness of local district financial leadership. A correlational analysis was used to determine if a relationship exists between the educational qualifications of CSFOs and the effectiveness of local district financial leadership.