5 On Your Side: St. Louis Public Schools putting a temporary stop to district-issued credit card spending

Following an audit revealing over $1.5 million in credit card purchases by former Superintendent Keisha Scarlett and her staff, St. Louis Public Schools has temporarily halted the use of district-issued credit cards. Interim Superintendent Millicent Borishade mandated the return of all cards to the Chief Financial Officer. The audit recommended implementing monthly spending limits, defining acceptable purchases, and enhancing staff training to ensure fiscal responsibility.