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Bridgeport officials warn of deep cuts, push efficiency checks and Munis rollout
Summary
The superintendent and board members said state underfunding and structural budget pressures could force major cuts, including personnel and program changes; officials outlined a 34-point audit workplan, broader use of the Munis financial system and possible school consolidations as options to reduce costs.
The superintendent of Bridgeport schools said the district faces substantial fiscal pressure and is working with two state technical-assistance teams to shore up internal financial controls, implement the Munis finance and HR system and act on 34 audit recommendations meant to prevent past deficiencies from recurring.
"We have 34 recommendations," the superintendent said, describing a process to assign ownership for each item and to put checks and balances in place so prior problems do not "rekindle themselves." The superintendent told the board the district currently uses Munis for payroll and benefits and expects to use roughly 75% of Munis's functionality soon as HR and finance…
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