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Board approves FY24-25 audit after auditor flags internal controls
Summary
USD 417 board approved the FY24-25 audit unanimously and heard auditor Cindy Jensen recommend stronger segregation of duties and clearer job descriptions to improve internal controls.
The USD 417 Board of Education unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024–2025 audit at its April 13 meeting after an audit presentation by Cindy Jensen, CPA.
Jensen told the board the audit ‘‘went well’’ overall but identified weaknesses in segregation of duties, recommending the district review job descriptions and implement additional checks and balances among staff. The approval motion was made by TinaRae Scott and seconded by Kelsey Hartman and passed 6–0.
Superintendent Tyson Eslinger said the district will review internal controls and consider Jensen’s recommendations as part of regular operations and upcoming reporting improvements. The board took no further action beyond approving the audit; no dollar adjustments or findings requiring corrective action were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The district had previously noted implementation of financial-reporting tools (Cleargov) to improve transparency; board member James Blue had asked for a clearer dashboard earlier in the meeting. Next steps include staff review of job descriptions and internal checks to address the auditor's segregation concerns.
