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John Cooley, Deputy Superintendent
Suite 309
1429 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-734-8123
Fax: 803-734-1290
E-mail: jcooley@ed.sc.gov


Finance and Operations

The Division of Finance and Operations provides daily leadership, service, and professional support to the Department, school districts, local, state, and federal agencies, other entities, and the public. The support promotes uniform, fiscally sound, efficient, and effective systems for public education. The services encompass finance, procurement, networking and web development technologies, human resources, and administration, including; mail, printing, telecommunication, and supply.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality service in response to requests by our customers. Additionally, we will anticipate their needs and acquire the capability to master the dynamic requirements of the future. The primary thrust of our efforts is to provide services that support public education for the benefit of the citizens of South Carolina.