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Public Statement - Nov. 2, 2022

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Public Statement - Nov. 2, 2022

November 2, 2022

This evening, the Board of Education appointed Cerini & Associates, LLP to conduct an independent comprehensive audit of the School District’s grant program. Cerini & Associates is a regional accounting firm based on Long Island. It counts internal and external auditing as well as forensic accounting among its many capabilities.

This review will include an examination of:

  • The School District’s process for procurement of vendors.
  • Specific grant awards that have been made to the School District by the federal government, the State of New York, their respective agencies, departments, or other awarding entities.
  • The manner in which grant funding has been utilized by the School District.
  • Program oversight by the School District and other responsible parties, if applicable.

The audit will initially focus on awards made to one particular vendor and will commence as quickly as possible. Cerini & Associates will be reporting its findings to the Board on an ongoing basis culminating in a final report to the Board.

Dr. Pearce and Dr. BC
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Students in Pre-K playing games at House of Sports
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Kids petting rabbit
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Pre-K students arriving to school
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Firefighter gathers pre-k students for a picture.
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