OKLAHOMA CITY – The second part of a forensic audit of Tulsa Public Schools’ finances was finalized, and State Auditor Cindy Byrd discussed the results Tuesday.
The audit, which Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested, focused on former TPS Executive Director of Bond and Energy Management Chris Hudgins, who, along with two other people, is accused of embezzlement, receiving and paying kickbacks, and conspiracy to defraud a school district.
Hudgins resigned from his job in early 2025 after the first audit findings were presented to TPS board members and administrators.
So far, the three are accused of billing the district nearly $800,000 for roofing contracts that were never completed. Allied Engineering Group allegedly received the payments as a contractor, then funneled the money to Hudgins’ private architectural firm.
