A new report from The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) shows a dire financial situation in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) District.
Concerns submitted through the auditor’s tipline led to an investigation that revealed an estimated $46 million budget deficit for FY 2025.
“Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools dug itself into a deep financial hole, and it’s going to take real discipline to climb out of it. Our schools need to be focused on teaching students. That becomes a lot more difficult when you’re staring down a $46 million budget deficit,” said State Auditor Dave Boliek. “By shining a bright light on these specific problems, it is our hope that a sense of urgency will develop in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to right the ship in a hurry.”…