School Districts

From July 2016 through December 2021, the District paid to or on behalf of its superintendent over $1.7 million of “additional compensation.” This “additional compensation” brought the superintendent’s total compensation...

In fiscal year 2021, the State per pupil spending and instructional spending percentage continued an upward trend, and the State average teacher salary increased to $56,349—a 16.5 percent increase over...

District did not adequately assess whether it prepared students for high-need occupations and did so in an efficient manner; had no policy for large fund balance; and allowed accounting system...

As of December 31, 2021, 6 Arizona school districts are at higher financial risk than other Arizona school districts based on analysis of 10 financial risk measures, decreasing from 13...

This special report provides summary information and 3 interactive dashboards with Arizona school districts’ and charter schools’ reported spending through June 30, 2021, and planned spending of allocated/awarded COVID-19 federal...

District had higher electricity and water costs than peer districts, and District’s lack of compliance with important requirements and standards put public monies and sensitive information at risk

District employed more noninstructional staff than peer districts and did not ensure all cash was deposited, and a District Board member did not comply with conflict-of-interest law

District did not comply with important requirements and standards, putting public monies and sensitive information at increased risk of errors and fraud and potentially risking student safety

District did not collect all required student outcome data to help assess whether its career and technical education programs were effective in preparing students for high-need occupations and did not follow...