LPSS Audit Shows Dozens of Discrepancies, Disputed Claims by Auditor

Lafayette Parish school system clashes with auditor after report flags 77 issues, questions records

An independent auditor for the Lafayette Parish School System listed 77 findings after testing the district’s financial internal controls and compliance, 31 of which it said were material weaknesses.

News 15 Investigates examines new audit flagging over 75 issues with LPSS finances

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — News 15 Investigates has learned of a new audit flagging more than 75 issues with the Lafayette Parish School System. School officials dispute nearly all of the findings. The audit, obtained by News 15's partners…

LPSS audit shows dozens of discrepancies, disputed claims by auditor

A new audit of the Lafayette Parish School System features several disputes between auditors and LPSS administrators including alleged auditor bias.

Current: LPSS audit reports 77 findings

The Current is reporting that a new audit of the Lafayette Parish School System lists 77 findings and documents sharp disagreements between auditors and LPSS administrators over finances, workplace culture and alleged auditor bias.The audit reveals that former LPSS Construction Director Robert Gautreaux, who was indicted on 11 felony counts earlier this year and remains a teacher in the system, made admissions of guilt. The auditors do not discl…

New audit flags over 75 issues with LPSS; officials dispute nearly all of them

A new audit of the Lafayette Parish School System lists 77 findings and documents sharp disagreements between auditors and LPSS administrators over finances, workplace culture and alleged auditor bias.  The audit reveals that former LPSS Construction Director Robert Gautreaux, who was indicted on 11 felony counts earlier this year and remains a teacher in the system, made admissions of guilt. The auditors do not disclose how they confirmed the a…