Kentucky Auditor announces special examination of Fayette County Public Schools

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball says her office will launch a special examination of the Fayette County Public School District.

According to a statement released Tuesday, Ball said the decision follows a review of publicly available information and concerns raised by parents and constituents.

“Upon review of publicly available information, as well as listening to concerns from parents and other constituents, I have determined that my office will conduct a special examination of the Fayette County Public School District,” Ball said in the release.

No further details about the scope or timeline of the audit have been announced.

ABC 36 News Now reached out to FCPS for reaction of the proposed state audit. We received the following statement via email:

‘Fayette County Public Schools is committed to continuous improvement and, above all, student success. We are proud of the strategic investments we’ve made in our schools, which are leading to stronger outcomes, expanded opportunities, and meaningful progress in closing longstanding opportunity gaps. The State Auditor has the full authority to conduct a special examination at her discretion, and we welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively with her office. We are confident that a fair and thorough review of our operations will affirm our commitment to excellence, equity, and transparency in service to our students and community. For a complete list of previously issued external audit reports, please click HERE. (https://www.fcps.net/about/departments-offices/financial-accounting-benefits-services/financial-archives)’ Dia Davidson-Smith, FCPS District Spokesperson