Finance
Chief Financial Officer, Alison Smith
Alison Smith serves on the Superintendent’s Cabinet as the Chief Financial Officer for Livonia Public Schools. A proud graduate of Livonia Public Schools and current district resident, she returned to the district in 2012 to serve the community she proudly calls home.
Ms. Smith brings more than 20 years of experience in public and non-profit accounting across higher education and K–12 school systems and is responsible for overseeing the district’s financial operations and stewardship of public resources. She began her accounting career at the University of Michigan, working in Sponsored Programs and Banking Services before joining Livonia Public Schools.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University, and a Chief Financial Officer certification from the Michigan School Business Officials organization.
Department Information
The Finance Office is responsible for establishing a comprehensive budget for all district expenditures, overseeing the accounting functions of the district including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls and accounting procedures, overseeing/preparing all applicable local, state, and federal financial reports and overseeing the day-to-day management of the district’s fiscal resources.
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Contact
Department Phone Number:
734-744-2584