Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand’s office found no improper disbursements or noncompliance by the Knoxville Community School District after a petition was filed. 

In an audit report released by Sand’s office on Thursday it stated that “The re audit was performed at the request of petitioners pursuant to Section 11.6(4)(a)(3) of the Code of Iowa. The petition submitted to the Office of Auditor of State requested a re audit of how the $26,250,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2020 funds were used. As a result, the re audit period was expanded to include July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. Sand reported the re audit did not identify any improper disbursements or noncompliance related to the use of the bond proceeds.” 

The concerns in the petition were related to HVAC at Northstar Elementary and construction of new district offices. The audit found no issues related to the use of the bonds. Find the complete audit report using this link.