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Board approves levy order rates after audit shows no findings
Summary
Superintendent Collitt presented approved levy order rates for fiscal year 2026–27 and finance staff reported an audit with no adjustments or findings; the board adopted the levy order as presented.
The Hampshire County Board of Education reviewed and adopted the levy order rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, following confirmation that the State Department had provided written approval of the proposed rates.
Superintendent Collitt said the levy proposal was unchanged from the version previously discussed and that the district had received written approval from the state. Denise (finance staff) presented the audit summary from the district's CPA firm and said the audit was complete: "it's finished and already started the next couple fiscal years, but there were no audit adjustments, no audit findings," she said. The board discussed the complexity of the district budget process and how state and federal grant allocations (for example IDEA and Title V special funds) can delay final numbers.
Board members approved the levy order sheet by motion and voice vote. The superintendent said printed copies of the audit report would be placed on the front table for public inspection.
Board members emphasized the transparent handling of budget 'buckets' and encouraged constituents to review the audit and ask questions if they have concerns.
