Auditor Notes Delay of Teacher Classroom Funds; House Chairman Says It Was Expected

Auditor notes delay of teacher classroom funds; House chairman says it was expected

“The difference in timing this year was to comply with state law and not get cross with the Auditor’s Office,” House Education chair says, noting the issuance of new procurement cards.

MDE responds to Office of the State Auditor Education Enhancement Fund (EEF) procurement card program report - Mississippi Monitor

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) previously provided information to the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) in response to the OSA’s questions about the EEF procurement card program. MDE is sharing key facts it provided to OSA that were omitted from the report OSA released today, Review of Mississippi’s Procurement Card Program for K-12 Teachers. Key facts provided to OSA: MDE typically issues EEF funds to Mississippi tea…