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Residents press board for audit timeline and long‑term facilities plan as auditor delay persists

Wauwatosa School District Board of Education · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Public commenters asked trustees for a forensic audit timeline and for stronger long‑term facilities planning; finance staff said the district submitted required reports to DPI but the independent auditor had not uploaded the audited financials by the state deadline and will present to the board on March 23.

During the public‑comment period at the Feb. 23 meeting, community members pressed trustees on two connected concerns: the district’s audit timeline and transparency around long‑range facilities planning ahead of major funding decisions.

“Before you ask voters for another referendum, you need a forensic‑level audit and basic process discipline,” said Chris Merker, a school board candidate, who asked the district to publish the finalized DPI…

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