North Station

Request for a public hearing

Call for independent audit of Boston Public Schools finances

Last activity September 2, 2026 (17 days ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 9, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The Boston City Council has ordered a full, independent audit of Boston Public Schools to examine the district’s finances, operations, and program effectiveness. The audit would review a $1.7 billion annual operating budget and $470 million in federal recovery funds, amid concerns about a $52 million shortfall and the impact on classroom outcomes.

Affects Educators, Families, Advocates, and Community Members

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, and Erin Murphy

Now with the Committee on Post-Audit

About Budget & Finance and Education

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Official title

Order for a hearing to consider a full independent audit of Boston Public Schools' finances, operations and program effectiveness.

Timeline

  1. February 11, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council