Fayette County Public Schools is working to build its 2027-28 budget while still grappling with a projected $10 million deficit in its fiscal year 2026, after spending beyond its $700 million budget.
A third-party audit completed Monday found significant weaknesses in budget oversight, documentation and internal controls, and also found inaccurate reporting to the board and public. Auditors presented more than 70 recommendations to the board.
School Board Chair Tyler Murphy said the audit findings point the way forward…