Mexico School District Responds To Group Of Concerned Citizens Requesting State Audit

Following a recent press release sent out by a group of concerned citizens collecting signatures to request a state audit of the Mexico School District, the District has provided a response.

The following email was sent out by the Mexico School District the morning of Friday, February 23, 2024.

Pursuant to Board Policy, Mexico School District #59 has contracted with outside firms to conduct annual audits of the District.

The most recent audit was presented to, and approved by, the District’s Board of Education in December 2023.

All audit information is publicly available on the District’s website.

An audit conducted by the Missouri State Auditor would have significant financial implications on the District.

As District revenue is closely budgeted, the District would be required to divert funds currently intended for teacher salaries and student instructional support to pay for a state audit.

Additionally, state audits are a long and arduous process, usually taking over a year to two years to complete.

Therefore, while the District disagrees a state audit is necessary, and would strongly prefer to direct its time and resources to compensating its teachers and creating the best learning environment possible for its students, if a state audit is mandated, the District will work cooperatively with the State Auditor’s Office to complete such an audit.