Financial Integrity Rating System for Texas (FIRST) & Financial Audits 

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Neal Brown,
School Business Services Specialist
Administrative Services
(806) 677-5090
e-mail: Neal Brown

Jennifer Youngblood,
School Business Services Assistant
Administrative Services
(806) 677-5033
e-mail: Jennifer Youngblood

Financial Integrity Rating System for Texas:
 
     School districts receive annual financial performance ratings under FIRST of Superior Achievement, Above Standard Achievement, Standard Achievement, and Substandard Achievement.  The FIRST rating is one of the critical indicators in the financial risk assessment methodology that identifies districts for financial audit or review.  (Charters do not currently receive FIRST ratings but are included in the financial risk assessment.)

Resources/Links:

Financial Integrity Rating System for Texas (FIRST) and     Financial Audits