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Finance staff: audit engagement underway, hope to close by Dec. 31; some control weaknesses remain
Summary
Staff told the committee auditors from Reshar Group CPAs are engaged for fieldwork and the district expects to finish the audit by Dec. 31; remaining work includes information system controls and cash collections reconciliations.
The committee received an audit update during the July 28 meeting. Miss Veal said engagement letters have been signed and Reshar Group CPAs will begin field work to support 2026 closeout work.
She reported the district does "not anticipate having this finding" recur, but said some areas remain under remediation, including the information system control environment and cash collections processes that require cross‑department collaboration with child nutrition and IT teams. Miss Veal said the district is working to ensure compliance with updated travel reimbursement rules (GSA) and expects to conclude audit work by December 31.
Members asked about state financial risk assessment monitoring by the Louisiana Department of Education; Miss Veal said that engagement has not yet started but the district is in contact with state staff and preparing reconciliations ahead of a September 30, 2026 deadline.
