The State of Nevada Executive Branch Audit Committee convened on October 29, 2024, at 1 PM, with a quorum established as members conducted a roll call. Governor Lombardo chaired the meeting, which began with an opportunity for public comment.

During the public comment period, Chris Daly from the Nevada State Education Association addressed the committee regarding the audit report on 17 public school districts and the state public charter school authority. Daly emphasized the need for a unified statewide system of accountability and highlighted concerns about the understaffing and under-resourcing of the State Department of Education. He noted that Nevada has the largest class sizes in the country and supported recommendations for universal free student meals. However, he criticized the report for not adequately addressing the chronic underfunding of Nevada schools, stating that the state remains $4,000 per pupil behind the national average.

Following public comments, the committee moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on February 28, 2024. The motion for approval was passed unanimously.

The meeting then progressed to agenda item four, which involved the presentation of audit reports as mandated by NRS 353A.085. Jazdeep Banes initiated this segment, indicating that further details would follow.

The meeting concluded with a structured discussion of the audit findings, emphasizing the importance of addressing the financial and operational challenges faced by Nevada's education system. The committee's next steps will likely involve further analysis of the audit reports and consideration of the recommendations presented.