During 2016, Worcester County Public Schools was due for the state mandated audit of the district that is conducted by the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits (OLA). At that time, Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor who just became the new superintendent that year, sent a letter of support through his administration requesting the Worcester County Commissioners to assist in granting a waiver to “bypass” the state OLA audit, potentially postponing the next audit by as much as 12 years. In an attempt to justify the waiver, the reason stated in the request was that it takes too much time away from staff to cooperate with auditors. Since WCPS has had successful annual audits over several years, all is good. You can trust us. Here’s page one of the request:
The Maryland Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) requires financial management and performance audits of each of the 24 local school systems at least once every 6 years.
However, under specific statutory exemptions, a school system’s audit can be extended to 12 years if all required local government and legislative bodies request it. Additionally, the OLA or the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee can direct a school system to be audited at any time outside of this regular cycle.
Low down bottom feeding scum!
Independent forensic audit going back to 2020 or so and completed by an outside agency, the turned over to the State’s Attorney for charges.
Lou Taylor is now running for county commissioner in Worcester County. Makes you wonder what his motives are considering the poor job he did as superintendent of schools
Guess Lou taylor didn’t steal enough when he was superintendent now he wants to be a Worcester County commissioner so he can steal and mismanage more. Just what the hell we need.
“WCPS CFO Tolbert Named School Finance Official of the Year
Worcester County Public Schools
May 19, 2025
Ocean City, MD, May 19, 2025 – During its luncheon today, the Maryland Association of School Business Officials (MDASBO) recognized Worcester County Public Schools’ Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert as its 2025 School Finance Official of the Year.
Tolbert has been Chief Finance Officer of Worcester County Public School for over 26 years. In this role, Tolbert oversees all aspects of the district’s financial operations, including budget preparation, financial reporting, procurement, payroll, and resource allocation. He is responsible for managing a budget of over $120 million, ensuring that federal, state, and local funding is utilized effectively to support the district’s strategic goals and priorities.
Yet a big portion of his time is spent touring the schools and getting his picture taken. Why???
They’re all crooks, and Lou Taylor is Chief of them…