Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said his team has finished its on-site evaluation of Prosper ISD and is analyzing the data it collected.
The comptroller's office announced Oct. 27 that the review team will release a comprehensive report on district operations by the end of the year. As we reported Oct. 28, the on-site visit wrapped up the week before the announcement.
Along with the update, Huffines is asking the public to weigh in before those findings are final.
New portal for tips
The comptroller's office launched an online portal where anyone can report suspected government waste, fraud or abuse of taxpayer funds. The portal covers school districts statewide, not just Prosper ISD.
"We are reviewing a tremendous amount of data, but we also want to hear from Texans," Huffines said in the Oct. 27 announcement. "If you are aware of suspicious activity related to this or any other school district, I encourage you to visit our new online portal to report government waste and fraud."
The portal allows anonymous submissions. The comptroller's office said it "strongly" encourages users to provide contact information so investigators can gather additional details if needed, noting that anonymous reports may limit the office's ability to verify or pursue allegations.
What the review covers
Huffines selected Prosper ISD along with Austin, Barbers Hill and El Paso ISDs for detailed performance reviews. Prosper was the first of the four districts to receive an on-site visit.
Gov. Greg Abbott requested the review so the Legislature can consider the findings before the next legislative session begins in January 2027. The review aims to determine whether district spending complies with state law and reaches students, classrooms and teachers rather than contributing to administrative growth, according to the comptroller's announcement.
"Texans must have confidence that their school tax dollars support educational opportunities for students, not layers of bureaucracy in central administrative offices," Huffines said.
Prosper ISD serves more than 34,000 students across 20 elementary schools, seven middle schools, four high schools and one early childhood school, according to the district. The district received an A financial rating with a score of 94 from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2024-25 school year, Community Impact reported. Community Impact also reported the district adopted a budget with an expected $42.2 million shortfall.
No public response from Prosper ISD leadership regarding the review appears in available records.
Leadership transition
The review comes during a leadership change at the district. The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees hired Dr. Greg Bradley as superintendent during a special called board meeting Oct. 21, according to a district newsletter. Bradley is set to start in mid-November.
The next Prosper ISD Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Nov. 16.
