Audit

HCS reports perfect audit

The Haleyville Board of Education listens as CPA Greg Guin presents the system’s audit report for 2023. Clockwise from bottom left, board members Brian “Thumper’ Vickery, Beth McAlpine, Donna Jones, Chad Tidwell, Board President Boo Haughton, Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt and Guin. Not shown is Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.

The Haleyville Board of Education listens as CPA Greg Guin presents the system’s audit report for 2023. Clockwise from bottom left, board members Brian “Thumper’ Vickery, Beth McAlpine, Donna Jones, Chad Tidwell, Board President Boo Haughton, Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt and Guin. Not shown is Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.
HALEYVILLE - For the first time in at least 30 years, the audit report for Haleyville City Schools was presented at an open meeting, with the school system’s new auditor giving what he referred to as one of the best and most positive financial findings for the system’s 2023 audit.

Discrepancies found in Winston County Board of Education audit

Denise H. Olive, auditor with the Examiners of Public Accounts, reported two financial discrepancies in Winston County Schools' 2022-2023 audit.

Denise H. Olive, auditor with the Examiners of Public Accounts, reported two financial discrepancies in Winston County Schools' 2022-2023 audit.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Over $1 million in financial discrepancies were noted in a report of the Winston County Schools audit for 2022-2023.

Two major findings of the Winston County Schools audit for the period of 2022-2023 showed over $932,000 in financial transactions not recorded, as well as over $301,000 expended for bus fuel without letting bids, according to a summary of the audit findings.

Pension liabilities problematic for BCDA

Certified Public Accountant Don Wallace goes over the results of the most recent audit with members of the Bear Creek Development Authority at their recent quarterly meeting.

Certified Public Accountant Don Wallace goes over the results of the most recent audit with members of the Bear Creek Development Authority at their recent quarterly meeting.
HODGES - The Bear Creek Development Authority is facing an indebtedness of $785,000 related to its pension liabilities paid to the state for retirees, a problem faced by other entities and governmental agencies, and a problem without a solid solution.

Audit issues explained to Winston BOE

The Winston County Board of Education discusses a wide range of issues. Clockwise from bottom left, Board Members Randy Lee and Lamar Frith, Chief Schools Financial Officer Morgan Blankenship, Winston BOE President Joey Boteler, Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley and Board Members Allin Bailey and Mark Finley.

The Winston County Board of Education discusses a wide range of issues. Clockwise from bottom left, Board Members Randy Lee and Lamar Frith, Chief Schools Financial Officer Morgan Blankenship, Winston BOE President Joey Boteler, Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley and Board Members Allin Bailey and Mark Finley.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Board of Education has been cited by auditors for two instances where funds were not spent and filed correctly.
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