The audit of SLPS’ 2022-2023 school year, conducted by an independent consulting firm, sheds light on long-standing financial problems.
ST. LOUIS — Saint Louis Public Schools is under scrutiny after an audit reveals chronic issues with recordkeeping and financial mismanagement within the district.
The I-Team delved through 175 pages of the school district’s latest audit, giving insight into the challenges within Saint Louis Public Schools. What it uncovers is concerning.
This comes as parents worry about problems like transportation.
“We don’t know anything and it’s kind of weird,” said DeJanel Freeman, a concerned SLPS parent.
St. Louis’ Mayor Tishaura Jones demands transparency.
“I think our parents and families deserve answers,” said Jones, who requested State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick conduct another audit of the district. Fitzpatrick announced Thursday that his office will conduct an audit that will begin Aug. 13.
The latest audit of SLPS’ 2022-2023 school year, conducted by an independent consulting firm, sheds light on long-standing problems with recordkeeping and financial processes. The district was obligated to submit …