Finding #27 — Facilities Contracted Services: Identical $15K Increase at Every Single School

Severity: high · Category: capital · Last updated: Apr 15, 2026 · Dollar amount: +$75,000

Summary

Every school's facilities contracted services line increased by exactly $15,000 — a systematic, across-the-board increase totaling +$75K (+77%). Identical increases at five different schools suggest a budget formula, not a response to actual facility needs.

Detail

Full Financial Report: Facilities contracted services received an identical $15,000 increase at every school:

• Great Falls: $16,000 → $31,000 (+94%) • Narragansett: $12,000 → $27,000 (+125%) • Village: $9,000 → $24,000 (+167%) • Gorham Middle School: $25,000 → $40,000 (+60%) • Gorham High School: $35,000 → $50,000 (+43%) • Total: $97,000 → $172,000 (+$75,000, +77%)

Identical dollar increases at all five schools — regardless of building size, age, or condition — are not explained in any narrative.

Impact

+$75,000 total; identical $15K increase at every school regardless of size or condition

Source

Document: FY27 Budget Book + Full Financial Report
Reference: Full Financial Report: Facilities contracted services lines by building code · Budget Book p.70 — Facilities Summary
Q&A: Not raised in Budget Workshop Q&A (now 86+ questions)

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