BAKER — A new audit report released on Monday by the Louisiana Legislative Auditors Office says that auditors could not verify Impact Charter School’s finances because the former CEO blocked access to financial records.
The audit comes after former head of Impact Charter School Chakesha Scott pleaded not guilty earlier this month to federal theft and embezzlement charges.
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor issued a public report in February 2025 identifying significant internal control deficiencies and alleged financial irregularities involving former senior management. After those findings, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education replaced the school’s board of directors and appointed a new CEO…