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District of Columbia: Planned Funding and Schedule for D.C. Public Schools Modernization Program Are Unrealistic

This report makes recommendations concerning the modernization program and asbestos funding. The current school system modernization program does not reflect the realities of a program that is costing significantly more and taking longer to accomplish than originally planned. Further, given the District's current debt position, there is no assurance that additional funding will be forthcoming. Starting to build new schools has provided the school system with valuable experience concerning its cost and schedule projections. The school system has an opportunity to use this experience to create plans that are more realistic and feasible. In addition, without an appropriate level of funding for asbestos management, the school system risks not being able to address asbestos hazards and not complying with federal law. The school system has taken a reactive approach to asbestos management by funding activities only in the short-term and not budgeting sufficiently for future asbestos management needs.

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