A state audit has found more than $2 million in improper disbursements to Mason City Community School District staff between 2009 and 2017.
The Iowa State Auditor’s Office released the report Friday outlining the results of a special investigation that found $2,238,952.08 of improper disbursements, including more than $1.3 million of contract salary issued to administrators and nearly $172,000 for a resignation package for former superintendent Anita Micich.
The report shows 66 district employees were paid more than the authorized salary amount set by the school board. A number were also given monetary benefits for vehicle and cell phone allowances, despite lacking a provision in their contract or board approval allowing the payments.
