RISD Earns Superior Financial Integrity Rating

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RISD once again received the maximum possible score on every parameter measured by the state as part of the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. RISD earned 100 points and received a rating of “Superior.”

The FIRST method ensures Texas public schools “are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices, and that they improve those practices,” according to the Texas Education Agency.

Please click here to watch RISD Chief Financial Officer David Pate’s presentation to the board.

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