School Districts

District spent $50.4 million for career and technical education (CTE) in fiscal year 2023 but lacked processes to validate key outcome data; accumulated fund balances totaling $142 million while limiting support for its satellite CTE programs, which accounted for 96% of its enrollments; and had poor internal controls and numerous financial oversight issues, increasing its risk for errors and fraud

District inappropriately paid administrators $34,500 in bonuses and performance pay, incorrectly compensated some employees, and improperly processed some retirement withholdings. It also did not adequately safeguard cash and fuel supplies; comply with conflict-of interest laws; limit access to IT systems; and ensure all transportation requirements were met to help ensure student safety