Oklahoma School District Mismanaged Millions of Dollars, Audit Finds

The audit alleged that Tulsa Public Schools covered expenses with money from a foundation, allowing them to avoid competitive bidding and itemized invoices.

The Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City in May 2023. Michael Clements/The Epoch Times

A recent audit of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Public Schools reported financial mismanagement, noncompliance with state law and district policy, and a lack of transparency by administrators.

State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd said auditors reviewed $37.7 million in Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) expenditures between 2015 and 2023 and found that $29 million was paid to consultants. Byrd said auditors found 1,450 discrepancies in 900 invoices and 90 vendor records.