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Independent audit gives Palmdale district a clean opinion but flags internal-control issues

Palmdale School District Board of Trustees · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Christie White auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the district's 2025 financial statements and bond funds but reported a significant deficiency in internal controls tied to a fund-21 accounts-payable accrual and a repeat state-award finding on CEA reporting.

An independent audit presented to the Palmdale School District board on Feb. 18 delivered an unmodified (clean) opinion for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, while identifying control weaknesses the district must address.

Austin Papiak of Christie White told trustees the audit concluded with an unmodified opinion for the district and for the bond building funds tied to measures WDD, PSD and PRM. He noted no federal award findings but reported two matters: a significant deficiency in internal controls over financial…

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