Albuquerque Public Schools Packet Summary — 07-28-2026
Meeting Overview
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education Audit Committee is scheduled to meet virtually on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes opening items, agenda adoption, approval of prior minutes, action items, discussion items, executive session items, and scheduling of the next committee meeting.
Key Items on the Agenda
The packet includes an action item regarding the renewal of two-year terms for two Audit Committee community member positions.
The packet explains that state statute requires two community members to serve on the Albuquerque Public Schools Audit Committee:
- One community member must be a parent of a student currently attending an Albuquerque Public School.
- One community member must have experience in accounting or financial matters.
The proposed upcoming term would run from July 2026 through June 2028. The packet notes that the current community members’ two-year terms ended in June 2026 and includes information about continued service interests from the current members.
Audit and Financial Oversight Items
External Audit Status Update
The agenda includes a status update on Albuquerque Public Schools’ external audit and the external audits for Voz Collegiate Preparatory School and Voz Foundation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
The packet identifies this item as part of the Audit Committee’s ongoing oversight responsibilities, including meeting with external financial auditors after audit fieldwork begins until the conclusion of the audit process.
Presenters listed for this item include representatives from Albuquerque Public Schools accounting leadership and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
Activity Fund Internal Audit Reports
The agenda includes consideration of acceptance of Activity Fund Internal Audit Reports covering the period from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
The packet states that 43 Activity Fund Audits were completed during this period. The item is listed with Sonia Montoya, Manager of Activity Fund Compliance, as presenter.
Whistleblower Reporting Update
Fiscal Year 2026 Whistleblower Statistics
The packet includes an annual update on whistleblower reports received during Fiscal Year 2026. The purpose of the update is to provide the Audit Committee with an overview of reports and comparative information from previous years to support oversight responsibilities.
The packet notes that beginning July 1, 2026, Albuquerque Public Schools transitioned its whistleblower reporting process to the Let’s Talk platform. The transition includes a dedicated whistleblower webpage and an online Whistleblower Reporting Form.
The packet reports 102 total complaints for the July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 reporting period.
Complaint totals by location include:
- District complaints: 22
- School complaints: 80
The packet also provides complaint information by source, including:
- Employees: 56
- Students: 2
- Parent/Guardians: 26
- Other: 17
The packet categorizes complaints by report type, including inappropriate behavior, violations of law or policy, workplace impact, unfair employment practices, financial concerns, harassment, and other categories.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The Audit Committee is scheduled to review updates related to:
- The proposed renewal of two Audit Committee community member positions.
- The status of external audit activities for Albuquerque Public Schools and related organizations.
- Fiscal Year 2026 whistleblower reporting data and the transition to the Let’s Talk reporting platform.
- Activity Fund Internal Audit Reports covering the April–June 2026 audit period.
Upcoming Committee Meeting
The packet lists the next Audit Committee meeting for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM, to be held virtually.
