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The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus School Board President on Faulty Insurance Deal
The Columbus City Schools district faces a $23.5 million cost overrun due to a problematic health insurance deal with consultancy firm Aon, which resulted in underfunding of the district’s self-insurance fund. An internal audit revealed that Aon provided overly optimistic projections and lacked transparency, contributing to the financial shortfall, but the district maintains the total impact is unlikely to reach $40 million. The district has not used its general fund to cover the loss, which was paid from the insurance reserve, amid ongoing budget challenges and increased health insurance costs. School officials and union leaders have called for accountability and safeguards to prevent similar issues in the future.
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