Arizona Governor Calls for Audit of Education Department Amid $29 Million Funding Scrutiny

Aug 12, 2024, 08:32 PM

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, along with six members of the Arizona House of Representatives, has called for a special audit of the Arizona Department of Education. The audit is aimed at examining the department's handling of school improvement and Title I funding allocations. The Arizona Department of Education is seeking a federal waiver to recoup approximately $29 million in underutilized Title I funds. This move comes amid scrutiny over the misallocation of funds intended to support academics in Arizona schools.