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Chief financial officer leaves as the district awaits an internal controls audit
What happened
Interim Superintendent Perry said Chief Financial Officer Scott Smith is leaving the district. Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Kate Kataska becomes interim CFO while the district decides next steps. Perry said information on an internal controls audit will be posted when it is available.
Why it matters to families
The CFO manages the district's money. A leadership change in finance plus a pending audit gives families a reason to watch how the budget is managed. Speakers asked the board to release the audit before hiring a permanent superintendent.
The evidence
On the Oct. 5, 2026 recording, Perry reads the announcement and refers to the district's accountability web page set up after last February's leadership transition. The recording does not say what the audit found or when it will be released.
The source
Board of Education meeting recording, Oct. 5, 2026 (auto-captions)See the full record for Cherry Creek School District No. 5.
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