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Community members press board on audit findings, ESSER spending and transparency
Summary
During public comment, community members raised audit findings alleging systemic financial control failures in 2022–23, questioned ESSER spending and requested clarity on accountability. District leaders said some matters are confidential and will be addressed through appropriate channels; the bilingual services director denied misappropriation of Title I Part C funds.
Several members of the public used the board’s comment period to press for answers about district audits, federal grant accounting and prior spending decisions.
Tiana Batiste Wadell told the board an audit "clearly identifies systemic failures and internal controls, financial reporting and federal compliance during the 22–23 period," citing unresolved payroll discrepancies, inadequate federal reporting and missing documentation tied to public funds. She asked what independent…
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