Fayette County Schools Budget Crisis | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Fayette County Public Schools is in crisis after its outgoing superintendent, Demetrus Liggins, called himself a budget whistleblower just before retiring — days after Moody’s slashed the district’s credit rating. Three investigations now point to serious financial mismanagement, including hidden deficits, a vanishing contingency fund, and unauthorized spending that bypassed oversight. Liggins downplayed concerns as routine reviews, but new audits reveal millions in inaccurate projections and undisclosed money moves. Parents and the community are demanding accountability and sweeping reforms…