Audit Report Released for Solon Community School District

Findings include lack of segregation of duties and deficit net position

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:03pm

An audit report on the Solon Community School District in Solon, Iowa was released by Kay L. Chapman, CPA PC of Muscatine, Iowa on Friday, March 27, 2026. The report highlighted financial details, audit findings, and responsibilities of the district's Board of Education.

Why it matters

School district audits are important to ensure proper oversight and stewardship of taxpayer funds. The findings in this report, such as lack of segregation of duties and deficit net position, could indicate potential financial management issues that the school board will need to address.

The details

The district's revenues totaled $26,001,062 for the year ended June 30, 2025, a 1% increase from the prior year. Expenses decreased by 4% to $22,806,577. The audit report cited two findings related to the receipt and expenditure of taxpayer funds, including a lack of segregation of duties and deficit net position. The district was provided recommendations to address these findings.

  • The audit report was released on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The financial details cover the year ended June 30, 2025.

The players

Kay L. Chapman, CPA PC

A CPA firm based in Muscatine, Iowa that conducted the audit of the Solon Community School District.

Solon Community School District

The public school district located in Solon, Iowa that was the subject of the audit report.

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What’s next

The Solon Community School District's Board of Education will need to review the audit findings and recommendations and take appropriate action to address the issues identified.

The takeaway

This audit report highlights the importance of strong financial oversight and internal controls for public school districts to ensure responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds. The findings indicate areas for improvement that the Solon school board will need to prioritize.