Auditor Cites School District for Conflict of Interest

The Washington State Auditor's Office issued a finding that a board member of the Battleground School District created a prohibited conflict of interest.

The situation arose when the board member voted to award four public works projects that included a roofing company as a subcontractor. He was an officer of the roofing subcontractor and his salary included a profit sharing component. The board member and his roofing company stood to gain financially from his action as a board member. The board member should have disclosed his financial interest in the subcontracting company in a public meeting and not voted on the contract awards.

For more information, read the three page audit report by clicking here.