Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa State Auditor’s report:
“First, the Auditor claimed we didn’t give him the information he needed despite the fact he refused to sign an engagement letter. Now, he admits we gave him everything he asked for but claims we didn’t give it to him with enough time. This as he releases a report giving the Department of Education a clean audit with zero findings. The truth is this is just another manufactured opportunity for the Auditor to use his official office to advance his political agenda in his run for Governor. While the Auditor is focused on himself, we’ll continue to put families and students first by funding students, not systems, and ensuring every family has access to the education they choose.”