ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - St. Louis Public Schools announced this week it is implementing a new measure regarding district credit card use beginning Monday Dec. 16 following an internal audit released by the district.
As part of the district's ongoing commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility, all district credit card holders are required to return their cards to the District Chief Financial Officer.
This decision comes in response to recommendations from the recent internal audit released by the district earlier this week.
Some of the recommendations include:
1. Credit Card Monthly Cycle Limits
2. Credit Card Policy and Procedure Conflicts – Acceptable Purchases
3. Credit Card Receipt and Documentation Retention
4. Cardholder Agreement & Purchasing Card Training
The audit found that while Keisha Scarlett was superintendent of SLPS, there were dozens questionable charges on credit cards, with 60% of more than $260,000 in charges reviewed being deemed questionable, $34,000 in prohibited expenses for things like gifts and donations and $19,500 in non-reimbursable travel costs, unapproved first-class airfare and lodging that exceeded set limits.
The district says these changes are designed to improve accountability and ensure responsible management of district resources and help maintain public trust and reflect commitment to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility.