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Operational audit flags six findings including public‑records and emergency‑drill gaps, district says fixes are underway

Audit and Budget Committee, Miami-Dade County Public Schools · February 3, 2026
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The State Auditor General's operational audit identified six findings for Miami‑Dade County Public Schools — including public‑records response gaps during a system transition, missed mandated weather drills and background‑rescreening issues — and district officials described corrective steps already in place.

Committee members reviewed the State Auditor General's operational audit of Miami‑Dade County Public Schools (report 2026070). Chief Auditor John Goodman said the triennial audit contains six findings and recommendations, down from nine in the 2023 audit.

Board member Steve Gallon opened questions on Finding 1 about public‑records requests, noting long‑running public concerns about transparency. Auditors and district staff said the issue was linked in part to a transition to a new…

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