Iowa Auditor Rob Sand criticizes delay in receiving information for ESA audit

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 727

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Iowa Auditor Rob Sand said an audit found no issues with Iowa’s Education Savings Account program — but said delays in receiving information prevented auditing staff from conducting a thorough investigation.

Sand held a news conference Thursday about the audit, which he said did not reveal any spending issues or irregularities occurring in the ESA program, which provides public funds for tuition and associated costs at private K-12 schools.

However, Sand said because the Iowa …

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