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Audit Finds $54M in Questionable Spending at MSCS

Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jul 9, 2026

A forensic audit released on July 8 by Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower identified roughly $54 million in transactions flagged as potentially fraudulent, wasteful or abusive within Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). The amount includes a $250,000 payment for unfinished work and nearly $50 million funneled to a single custodial services vendor despite a committee's recommendation for multiple bidders. The Commercial Appeal reports that the audit, dated June 30, also raised conflict-of-interest concerns tied to contractor Allworld Project Management and found four likely violations of the state Open Meetings Act, including secret deliberations over the firing of former Superintendent Marie Feagins. Mumpower said the findings could support criminal indictments and will be forwarded to local and federal prosecutors. MSCS said it is conducting a comprehensive review before issuing a detailed response. Read more in a press release from Mumpower's office.