Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim responded to Commissioner Russell-Tucker's release of the forensic audit of Bridgeport Public Schools and subsequent recommendations:

"We are reviewing the detailed findings and recommendations and look forward to continue working with the Commissioner's technical assistance team to implement these recommendations and help improve the Bridgeport Board of Education's fiscal oversight, enhanced transparency and internal accountability. I will be discussing these findings in depth with the City and Bridgeport Public Schools management teams to ensure swift implementation. I am very appreciative of Commissioner Russell-Tucker and her team for their commitment to assisting Bridgeport in these difficult times.”