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Internal audit finds series of missteps contributed to EPISD budget crisis
By Diana Castillo at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – An internal audit presented to the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees found a series of missteps contributed to the district’s multimillion-dollar budget crisis. The findings were presented during Tuesday’s, June 23, board meeting as the district continu...
Key takeaway The findings were presented during Tuesday’s, June 23, board meeting as the district continues working to recover from a budget deficit that led trustees [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The internal audit's findings on the El Paso Independent School District's budget crisis raise concerns about the district's financial management and oversight. As the district works to recover from its multimillion-dollar deficit, the community will be watching closely to see how trustees and administrators implement changes to prevent similar missteps in the future. The budget crisis has already led to difficult decisions, and the district's ability to balance its finances will have a direct impact on the quality of education provided to El Paso's students. With the district's budget affecting everything from teacher salaries to classroom resources, the stakes are high for getting it right. The community will be looking for transparency and accountability as the district moves forward, and the board's response to the audit's findings will be a key indicator of its commitment to responsible financial management.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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