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District of Columbia Public Schools: Student Enrollment Count Remains Vulnerable to Errors

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Aug. 21, 1997
Report No. HEHS-97-161
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Summary:

Although the District of Columbia public school system has tried to respond to criticism of the accuracy of its student enrollment count, it has overlooked larger systemic issues. As a result, fundamental weaknesses continue to plague the enrollment count process, making it vulnerable to inaccuracy and weakening its credibility. For example, the lack of internal controls allows multiple records and other errors that raise questions about the accuracy of the database used as a key part of the count. Moreover, unidentified nonresident students may be included in the count when they avoid detection because the school system's sanctions are not enforced. An accurate and credible enrollment counts depends on a process with stringent accountability and strong internal controls. Current reform initiatives have heightened public awareness of the issues and have increased public scrutiny of the process. Meanwhile, new budget initiatives for per-pupil accounting will increase this level of scrutiny.

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