MSCS superintendent disputes public framing of state’s forensic audit, touts district progress

Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond is disputing the public framing of a state-ordered forensic audit, arguing the report offers only observations and recommendations for problems already identified and addressed by the district. In a message to MSCS families and employees, Richmond placed the transactions in question within the broader context of the district’s nearly $6 billion budget for the three school years examined by an accounting firm hired by the state comptroller’s office.

MSCS superintendent disputes public framing of state’s forensic audit, touts district progress

Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond is disputing the public framing of a state-ordered forensic audit, arguing the report offers only observations and recommendations for problems already identified and addressed by the district.

In a message to MSCS families and employees, Richmond placed the transactions in question within the broader context of the district’s nearly $6 billion budget for the three school years examined by an accounting firm hired by the state comptroller’s office.