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Board raises concerns about expired grants, large check and payroll documentation

Upshur County Board of Education · July 8, 2025
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Summary

Board members questioned several expired or unspent grants (including a 2020 grant that returned $75,000), a $198,059.70 check tied to expired state grants, long‑standing replacement payroll checks and requested improved reporting to resolve unclaimed property and payroll accuracy issues.

Financial management and audit follow‑up was a substantial focus of the July 22 meeting as board members pressed staff on unspent or expired grants, a large check, and longstanding payroll and replacement‑check items.

A board member flagged a check numbered 099948 for $198,059.70 and asked why funds tied to expired state grants were appearing on the register. The superintendent explained that expired grant funds must…

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