MIAMI – Once again, Broward Schools is under a microscope.
Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata alerted board members of an upcoming state audit in a February 1st memo. It’s one we obtained through multiple sources.
The Florida Department of Education inspector general will examine the district’s handling of the 2014 tax-payer-approved $800 million project to fix schools, called the SMART bond. The state will review 2014 through 2022.
Licata’s memo says the audit will look at “intentional or willful actions” to pass the bond “with insufficient or misleading information.” It will also examine District employees “responsible for the roofing issues.” The memo did not name a target of the investigation, only saying it’s not someone the district employs currently. It will also examine the severance packages of three former employees from 2023.
Board member Torey Alston welcomes the close look.
“It’s a great tool to determine the current state,” shared Alston.