An audit request of the federal programs has led to the St. Joseph School District being placed on a cash management plan.

The Office of Superintendent said it has received a letter from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for an audit request of the federal programs of the St. Joseph School District. The program audit was requested from the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Education.

“We believe this audit request stems from the current Federal Bureau of Investigation of the St. Joseph School District,” said Dr. Robert Newhart, Superintendent.

As a result of this audit, the district will be placed on a cash management plan during and pending the outcome of the audit.

“What this means is that the district will have to provide additional supporting documents when requesting funds for payment in Federal Programs such as our Title programs, Special Education, Perkins, etc. until further notice by DESE. As we’ve stated before, we understand all programs, policies and procedures are subject to review by government agencies and we will fully comply and cooperate during this time,” Newhart said.