State auditors warn Washington’s school apportionment system is outdated and at risk; OSPI outlines modernization plan
Jun 3, 2026
A State Auditor’s Office performance audit found OSPI’s school apportionment software and supporting infrastructure (built on 2008-era technology) are outdated, have weak controls, and create the potential for funding errors; OSPI agreed a replacement is needed and described an IT-pool funded project and timeline.
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The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee heard on June 3 that the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) found Washington’s K–12 apportionment system is built on outdated 2008-era infrastructure, lacks adequate internal controls, and is at high risk of errors and failures that could affect school funding.
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