Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond says Republican lawmakers’ criticism of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) finances is “premature.” The lawmakers, who were briefed on preliminary information from a state-funded forensic audit, are drawing conclusions about the school district’s financial situation. However, Richmond believes that more data and analysis are needed before making any judgments. The Tennessee General Assembly has been scrutinizing MSCS’ finances due to concerns over the district’s budget and spending.
Source: https://dailymemphian.com/section/metroeducation/article/59829/memphis-shelby-county-schools-interim-superintendent-roderick-richmond-mscs-audit-premature