State control of Youngstown school finances may be coming to an end

YOUNGSTOWN — The city schools may be nearing the end of state control over its finances.

“We’re in the district’s hands now,” said Roger Nehls, chairman of the fiscal oversight commission, at a meeting today.

The commission needs to see the district’s response to an accounting review conducted by the state auditor’s office as well as a five-year financial forecast that shows the district will continue to be solvent for five years.

Completion of that forecast hinges of approval a contract with teachers. Negotiations are under way.

“If everything comes together, it gives us some real opportunity at the October meeting,” Nehls said.

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