Audit reveals clean review for district's financial reporting and federal awards

The STPPS Committee as a Whole: Finance & Administration meeting held on February 6, 2025, highlighted a significant achievement in financial transparency and accountability for the district. The meeting featured a presentation of the fiscal audit results, which revealed an unmodified opinion—a clean audit—indicating that the district's financial reporting is sound and without deficiencies.

Miss Laura Vanderclis, the supervisor of purchasing, emphasized the importance of transparency in the district's operations, stating that the goal is to ensure employees are well-informed about their paychecks and resources available for their schools and groups. This commitment to transparency is aimed at keeping the community informed about the district's daily activities.

The audit, conducted by Lepore, confirmed that there were no weaknesses or control deficiencies in the district's internal financial controls. Additionally, the review of federal awards, including the education stabilization fund, showed no issues, reinforcing the district's strong financial standing.

The meeting also touched on other reports, including the statewide agreed-upon procedures report and a BESE statistical procedures report, both of which yielded no findings or issues. This overall positive outcome reflects the district's effective financial management practices.

As the meeting concluded, board members expressed their satisfaction with the audit results, highlighting the importance of maintaining high standards in financial oversight. The district's commitment to transparency and accountability is expected to foster greater trust and engagement within the community as they move forward.