APSB Budget Committee Meeting 6.23.26

The Ascension Public Schools Budget Committee met on June 23, 2026, to review the 2024-25 audit results of school activity funds across 34 schools. The discussion focused on the audit process, findings, and strategies to improve financial oversight. Key procurement-related topics included the management of over $5.1 million in school cash balances, issues with inadequate disbursement documentation, and the need for better internal controls such as self-audits and training for secretaries and principals. The committee also discussed potential staffing solutions, including hiring additional secretarial support or contracting internal auditors to assist with pre-audit activities, aiming to reduce audit findings and improve fund management. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but there was openness to exploring contracted internal audit support to enhance financial oversight.