The California Department of Education listed the Stockton Unified School District as high-risk after a state audit revealed mismanagement of funds over several years. The department has put the district on a list to increase oversight to comply with state and federal requirements. It will work with the district to make sure it does what it needs to do. One issue raised in the audit involved the use of federal funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. | KNOW | The San Joaquin County DA launched an investigation into the Stockton Unified School District after an audit that included a list of seven actions the district should take. This includes working with the state and county to resolve and correct actions listed in the audit report, hiring a permanent and qualified chief business officer, cooperating with any additional federal oversight or state, and meeting all required state and federal reporting requirements. This district also has an independent audit due in December. The state will review the finances for the school district this fiscal year and next year.
The California Department of Education listed the Stockton Unified School District as high-risk after a state audit revealed mismanagement of funds over several years.
The department has put the district on a list to increase oversight to comply with state and federal requirements. It will work with the district to make sure it does what it needs to do.
One issue raised in the audit involved the use of federal funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
That includes a list of seven actions the district must take. This includes working with the state and county to resolve and correct actions listed in the audit report, hiring a permanent and qualified chief business officer, cooperating with any additional federal oversight or state, and meeting all required state and federal reporting requirements.
This district also has an independent audit due in December. The state will review the finances for the school district this fiscal year and next year.
