Akron schools hire state to review finances. How will they pay for it?

Akron Public Schools will bring in state auditors to help the district determine how its operations can become more efficient and effective.

With a unanimous vote, the school board on Nov. 24 approved paying the Ohio Auditor’s Office up to $114,534 to conduct a performance audit of the district, which will provide recommendations on how to reduce costs and improve programs and operations. Money from the district's Educational Service Center fund, which is separate from the district’s main operating fund, will cover the audit cost.