YISD Faces Budget Crisis Amid Controversy Over Unshared Audit Findings

An internal audit from Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) has revealed a potential insolvency risk within two years, yet the report was not made public. During a recent board meeting, YISD Superintendent Xavier De La Torre discussed the audit's findings, which were not included in the meeting agenda. Despite acknowledging a $14.9 million deficit budget, De La Torre claimed the district has been aware of its financial issues for several years. YISD’s Communications Director clarified that the internal audit does not need to be publicly posted, which has raised concerns among taxpayers about transparency. The district is holding a crucial budget meeting to address these financial challenges.

Key Details: • YISD is facing a budget deficit of $14.9 million. • An internal audit warned of potential insolvency within two years. • The audit was not included in the May 20 board meeting materials. • Public access to internal audit reports is limited; they can be requested through Open Records Requests. • A budget meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night to discuss financial plans.