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Chief auditor unveils FY26'27 audit plan; public and trustees press for urgent Focus IEP review
Summary
The Office of the Chief Auditor presented a risk'based FY26'27 audit plan that prioritizes ESE/IEP reviews and capital program oversight; public commenters and trustees urged a deeper, faster audit of the district's Focus IEP system and ESE compliance.
Mr. Magley, presenting on behalf of the Office of the Chief Auditor, outlined a proposed FY26'27 audit plan the office described as risk'based and intended to support board oversight. The plan lists recurring, statutorily required activities (internal funds, property/inventory control) and targeted risk areas including ESE/IEP handling, capital program oversight, payroll and procurement.
Magley told trustees the draft plan will be prioritized and refined with board input and returned for final submission in July; he asked for the board's feedback and said the office will provide quarterly progress reporting once audits are initiated.
Public commenters told trustees they want the Focus student information system and ESE case management reviewed urgently and in depth. Jackie Liscombe, who addressed the board during public comment, said she previously presented a 42'page warning about migrating ESE case management from EdPlan to Focus and listed multiple operational problems she said make compliance more difficult; she urged more than a sample'based IEP audit and recommended extensive end'user involvement in scoping the review.
Anna Fusco, president of the Broward Teachers Union, told trustees the union supports audits that examine where money is overspent, and urged the auditor to review programs and contracts (she cited instructional and vendor-supported programs) and insurance spending as potential sources of savings to support pay increases.
Trustees and the chief auditor agreed to prioritize a focused review of IEP handling and ESE compliance within the audit plan, while also flagging capital program delivery and revenue'recovery audits as high'value targets. Magley said some work will require external consultants for technical areas such as large capital reviews and certain federal programs and provided a cost range for consultants (roughly $50,000 to $100,000 depending on scope).
Next steps: The Office of the Chief Auditor will refine the plan based on board feedback, finalize priorities and provide a progress report with quarterly updates and a final plan for board approval in July.
