Tulsa Public Schools audit released

Former state auditor discusses Tulsa Public Schools audit findings
With the state audit of Tulsa Public Schools released last week, News On 6 is taking a closer look at the audit process. News On 6's Sam Carrico has more from former state auditor Gary Jones.
State audit finds 'systemic lack of internal controls' at Tulsa Public Schools
The audit covers eight years of the district’s previous administration. Current superintendent Ebony Johnson says internal controls have improved.
Two Tulsa Public School board members call for second audit
At a 90 minute news conference Sunday afternoon, TPS board members Jennettie Marshall and E'Lena Ashley said they want a second audit conducted into the district. #oklaed
State audit says Tulsa Public Schools 'failed to provide adequate oversight' of finances
A newly revealed report from State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd says Tulsa Public Schools had lax internal money oversight, leading to embezzlement, overspending and record-keeping issues.
Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent responds to state audit
An investigation of former Newberg-Dundee School District Superintendent Steve Phillips substantiated several allegations made against him, including failing to oversee the district's finances and using slurs against students based on their race and gender identity.
Forensic audit of Tulsa Public Schools finds 'concerning' details, state auditor says
A new audit found long-term lack of management oversight of spending and compliance during Deborah Gist's administration of Tulsa Public Schools from 2015-2023. #oklaed
Tulsa Public Schools investigates Booker T. Washington High staff, places several on leave
Tulsa Public Schools have launched an investigation at Booker T. Washington High School.TPS tells Newschannel 8 that several staff members have been placed on
Tulsa Public Schools audit released after 2 weeks: Here's what we learned
Oklahoma Auditor Cindy Byrd released the findings of her audit into Tulsa Public Schools Wednesday afternoon after attorneys for the district invoked a state law that delayed the release.
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TPS superintendent discusses state audit findings, weather closures and transparency efforts
Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson discussed the recent state audit revealing financial discrepancies, ...
Conflict of interest found by audit in TPS bond office could have wide-ranging consequences
Auditors found longtime TPS executive Chris Hudgins was running a personal consulting business on district time and computers ...
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State Senate passes bill to ban corporal punishment for students with special needs in public school
For the second year in a row, state lawmakers are once again debating on whether spanking special needs children in Oklahoma ...
Calls for accountability grow as audit uncovers 1,450 discrepancies in TPS finances
The audit shows more than $37 million in expenses TPS made from 2015 to 2024. Of that, $29 million went to consultants. There were 900 invoices and 90 vendors, and the auditor found 1,450 ...
Two TPS board members hold press conference about TPS audit
Two Tulsa Public School board members held their own press conference to respond and answer questions about the TPS audit.
‘Lack of financial accountability’: Governor calls for criminal charges after Tulsa Public Schools audit
The highly anticipated state audit for Tulsa Public Schools released Wednesday accuses former leaders of promoting a culture ...
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Audit shows financial mismanagement at TPS; district pushes back on diversity complaints
A much-anticipated state audit of Tulsa Public Schools details years of financial irregularities to the tune of tens of ...