Tennessee releases final results of Memphis schools forensic audit

Tennessee released a 667-page forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) identifying over $54 million in spending linked to potential fraud, waste, or abuse, including a controversial $48 million custodial contract with ServiceMaster Clean. The audit highlighted systemic management failures from 2021 to 2024, prompting resignations and an FBI referral, though the current MSCS leadership emphasizes reforms post-audit period.