FY26_OPS_MSDC Audit

The District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education is forecasting a contract for the fiscal year 2026 to conduct a comprehensive audit of the My School DC lottery system, aimed at identifying patterns, irregularities, and systemic failures within the school assignment process. This audit will analyze participation data, enrollment trends, and procedural workflows to assess the integrity, fairness, and efficiency of the lottery mechanism, with the goal of uncovering potential inefficiencies or biases that may affect equitable access to public schools across the district. The review will focus on technical, administrative, and operational components to determine where breakdowns occur and how they impact families’ ability to secure school placements. The findings from this audit will inform policy improvements and operational adjustments to enhance transparency and trust in the school enrollment system. Although the solicitation number, NAICS code, and specific point of contact details are not yet available, the contract will be executed under the authority of the OSSE and will require rigorous analytical capabilities, data integrity verification, and a deep understanding of educational equity frameworks. The work will be performed within the District of Columbia and is expected to produce actionable recommendations that support a more reliable and inclusive school assignment process for all families participating in the My School DC lottery system.