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Preliminary audit finds larger Hartford schools deficit; CSDE orders forensic phase
Summary
A CliftonLarsonAllen compilation reviewed by the State Department of Education showed a preliminary FY2026 shortfall larger than previously reported; CSDE and CLA are conducting a phase‑two forensic audit covering FY2024–2026, with results expected this summer.
The State Department of Education told the board that recent third‑party work found the fiscal picture for Hartford Public Schools was worse than earlier estimates, triggering a deeper forensic review.
A preliminary compilation by CliftonLarsonAllen LLC (CLA), provided to the department as part of a review of district financial statements, showed a forecasted fiscal‑year 2026 deficit of approximately $59.5…
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