Wisconsin Statutes Schools (Ch. 115 to 121) § 120.14. Audit of school district accounts

(1) At the close of each fiscal year, the school board of each school district shall employ a licensed accountant to audit the school district accounts and certify the audit. The audit shall include information concerning the school district's self-insurance plan under s. 66.0137(4m) or 120.13(2)(b), as specified by the commissioner of insurance, and information about expenditures for community programs and services under s. 120.13(19). If required by the state superintendent under s. 115.28(18), the audit shall include an audit of the number of pupils reported for membership purposes under s. 121.004(5). The cost of the audit shall be paid from school district funds. Annually by September 15, the school district clerk shall file a financial audit statement with the state superintendent.

(3) The annual meeting may authorize and direct an audit of the school district accounts by a certified public accountant licensed or certified under ch. 442.

(4) The department shall establish by rule a standard contract and minimum standards for audits performed under this section.