Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods wants state lawmakers to consider legislation that would safeguard school finances.
The request comes after the state advanced $1.4 million to the Dublin City Schools in the wake of its financial woes.
Woods developed a "Blueprint for Reforms to School District Financial Safeguards that recommends adding penalties to school districts that do not meet auditing requirements and deadlines. Districts given moderate-risk status would be required to work with the state Department of Audits and Accounts instead of using an independent auditor.
