Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is seeking to hire his own auditors to investigate Milwaukee Public Schools, and this move has been met with criticism from Republican lawmakers who are disappointed with the decision. This development comes as no surprise to many, given the ongoing tensions between the two parties.
In a recent announcement, Evers confirmed the advancement of plans to conduct an independent audit of the financial and operational challenges faced by MPS.
In a statement, Evers emphasized the importance of support from both MPS and the wider Milwaukee community in order to successfully bring the district back on track. He expressed gratitude for the widespread support of his proposal to conduct two additional audits of MPS and announced that his administration would be hiring outside, independent auditors who possess the required expertise in the education sector to conduct the audits with care and efficacy.
According to Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, who serves as the top Republican in the Wisconsin Senate, the governor is failing to capitalize on a chance to implement genuine changes within the state’s biggest school district.
LeMahieu expressed his disappointment with Gov. Evers’ decision to conduct an outside audit of the Milwaukee Public Schools. He believes that Wisconsinites deserve complete transparency and accountability, and not a private audit commissioned by the former DPI superintendent who played a role in the failure of the school system. LeMahieu added that it is crucial for the auditor to have no ulterior motives or other entanglements, and the administration must be careful in selecting the right auditor for the job. The impact of the failure of Milwaukee Public Schools is significant, not just in Milwaukee but throughout the state.
According to LeMahieu, the audit of the election should be conducted by the Legislative Audit Bureau. However, the governor is confident in his independent auditors and has the support of local leaders in Milwaukee, as well as members of the city’s school board.
According to the governor, it is crucial to ensure that independent auditors possess the necessary qualifications and expertise to conduct school and classroom audits. This includes having a significant background in auditing school districts and instruction, as well as experience in educational settings. The governor emphasizes that such qualifications are essential to identifying issues and facilitating productive discussions about potential solutions.
In the near future, the governor plans to hire auditors for the job. However, he did not specify a timeline beyond that.
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