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Newburgh board accepts $326,000 forensic audit after debate; members ask for plain‑language summary
Summary
The Newburgh City School District Board of Education voted 5-3 June 30 to accept a forensic audit that cost the district $326,000. Trustees disagreed over whether the audit uncovered criminal conduct or long‑standing bookkeeping problems, and several asked that auditors provide a simplified public summary and appear in person to answer questions.
The Newburgh City School District Board of Education voted 5-3 on June 30 to accept a forensic audit the district commissioned at a cost of $326,000 after members debated whether the report found criminal conduct or only bookkeeping problems.
Board members said the audit contained material the public should know but disagreed on how to summarize it. "They definitely did not say there was any malfeasance," said Mister Stewart, who said he read the audit more than once and that the first 50 pages contain the conclusions. "It was not that. However, I believe they did say there was mismanagement."
The vote followed several rounds of discussion. Mister Howard urged the board to provide a…
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