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An Audit Report on Selected Foundation School Program Allotments at the Texas Education Agency

October 2025

Overview

The Texas Education Agency (Agency) had adequate processes in place to oversee and administer the Career and Technology Education (CTE) allotment issued through the Foundation School Program. The CTE allotment provides funding to support schools' efforts to help students obtain the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for current or emerging professions.

The Agency is responsible for collecting student data from school districts, calculating the CTE allotment amount for each district, issuing payments to districts throughout the year, and monitoring districts' compliance with CTE requirements.

LOW

DATA COLLECTION

The Agency established appropriate processes and policies to help collect student data and ensure its accuracy in accordance with applicable requirements.

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LOW

CALCULATIONS AND PAYMENTS

The Agency established adequate processes to calculate the CTE allotment, distribute payments to school districts, and ensure that payments were properly approved and processed.

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MEDIUM

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

The Agency established adequate processes to monitor compliance with CTE allotment requirements. However, it should establish a process for following up on instances of noncompliance.

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