What did state audit of Memphis school system find? Take a look
A state audit of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system found 175 deficiencies, including $1.1 million in waste and abuse. The preliminary findings are being used to justify a potential state takeover of the district, which could remove local elected control.
The state of Tennessee released a preliminary forensic audit report of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The report found 175 deficiencies, including $1.1 million in waste and abuse. The audit examined internal workings from fiscal year 2022 to 2024. High levels of leadership and staff turnover led to an erosion of institutional knowledge. The audit is not complete, with only 25% of contract testing done. The findings are being used to push for state takeover legislation.
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