Millions Missing from Kansas City Schools - KCTV 5

MO Auditor: KCMSD can't account for millions in tax dollars - KCTV 5:

MO Auditor: KCMSD can't account for millions in tax dollars

Posted: Oct 11, 2011 8:23 AM PDTUpdated: Oct 11, 2011 3:21 PM PDT

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Tom Schweich

• Results of KC School District audit released

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -

The Kansas City School District can't account for millions in tax dollars, a state audit found.

The district could not account for $4 million in food costs and student incentives, repeatedly failed to competitively bid projects and monitor contracts, has excessive overtime and failed to properly oversee its closed buildings, the audit found.

The state audit said a principal at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy made $58,000 in unauthorized purchases and cash withdrawals. Jamia Dock is no longer at the school and has been charged in Jackson County Circuit Court with stealing more than $25,000 in district funds. She has pleaded not guilty and the case is still pending.

The Kansas City School Board was also faulted for repeatedly violating the Missouri Sunshine Law.

Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich released the completed audit Tuesday. The school district received an overall