Articles on CMS Investigation
CMS Investigation
Oct 14, 2026
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2 min read
Group expected to review identified issues like conflicts of interest, contracting policies, workplace culture
3 min read
In first public meeting since superintendent firing, board members briefly address CMS investigations
Oct 11, 2026
Business connections to CMS consultant
CMS doesn't have documents on McGregor's work or compliance assessment
Oct 8, 2026
1 min read
Longtime educator Melissa Balknight will continue to lead CMS until successor is named
'#CMSProud' initiative will highlight the positive
Praises ex-superintendent Crystal Hill
Oct 7, 2026
Mike Bryant to meet with state auditor's office this month to discuss financial audit
Former superintendent said board chair directed her to put $4.5M for veteran teachers 'on hold'
Oct 6, 2026
Deletes Facebook account after slamming online critic
Oct 5, 2026
7 min read
CMS dismantled key oversight positions in the year before state investigations into the district’s financial practices
Feds join examination of district's finances, contracting
Oct 3, 2026
Says it will 'engage openly and professionally' with investigations
Says he met McGregor but had little connection
Oct 2, 2026
4 min read
Law firm’s findings were presented orally, board members say
Oct 1, 2026
Rankin pleaded guilty in 2008 in a mortgage-fraud scheme
Testy meeting when funding cut off
N.C. educations agencies say they're taking a look at 'financial irregularities'
Sep 29, 2026
Court records detail debt disputes
Shamaiye Haynes, Rep. Jordan Lopez trade pointed remarks
CMS-city contract, ex-board member weighs in, another top CMS departure
Public record shows email from Jan. 2
Sep 28, 2026
5 min read
Raki McGregor was former CMS board chair's business partner on at least one consulting pitch
Sep 25, 2026
Anna London says most of the board was in the dark about the contracts now under scrutiny
One of her final emails as superintendent
