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Appoquinimink board faces public call for review after auditor flags financial shortfall
Summary
A public commenter alleged a roughly $4.9 million undisclosed shortfall; Superintendent Dr. Burrows and the board described corrective steps, an internal review due before October and approved routine financial reports as they continue implementation of auditor recommendations.
A public commenter at the Appoquinimink School District board meeting on Sept. 9 said an internal inquiry and the state auditor—s report uncovered an undisclosed budget shortfall of about $4.9 million and called for resignations and an independent legal and financial review. The board and superintendent responded that they are taking steps to correct reporting and governance failures while work continues.
Corey Underwood told the board the special inquiry "uncovered a $4,900,000 undisclosed budget shortfall, widespread failures in oversight, and potential violations of both state and federal law," and demanded immediate resignations and public disclosure of financial and federal reporting documents. Underwood said the findings represented a "breach of public trust" and urged permanent reforms including stronger internal controls and mandatory training.
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