Our Projects
Killeen Independent School District
The Challenge
Killeen ISD, a complex district serving more than 40,000 students near Fort Hood in Central Texas, needed a trusted, independent partner to help the Board of Trustees identify risk, improve performance, and ensure that district operations supported student learning. Facing challenges across academic, operational, and compliance areas, the Board engaged Gibson as its internal auditor of record beginning in 2014 — a role requiring long-term strategic insight, responsiveness to district priorities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our Support
Gibson has worked closely with the Killeen ISD Board of Trustees for over a decade to provide a wide-ranging portfolio of internal audits, evaluations, and analytic tools. Projects have included:
Instructional & Academic Program Audits
Academic Program Management Audit
Special Education Audit
Teacher Time Use Study
Organizational & Governance Audits
Human Resources Audit
Risk Assessment
Board Governance Self-Evaluation
Financial & Business Process Audits
Payroll Audit
Purchasing and Accounts Payable Audit
Internal Audit of Asset and Risk Management
Budget Dashboard Development
Operational and Infrastructure Audits
Transportation Audit
Facilities Management Audit
Construction Audit
School Nutrition Audit
Technology and Data Systems Audits
Technology Audit and Targeted Technology Audit
SIS and PEIMS Audit
Management Information Systems Targeted Audit
Each audit followed a rigorous process that combined data analysis, document review, staff interviews, benchmarking, and root cause identification. Findings were presented to the Board with actionable recommendations, prioritized by impact and feasibility.
Results
Through this long-standing engagement, Gibson has helped Killeen ISD:
Strengthen internal controls and reduce financial and compliance risks;
Improve HR operations and staff retention strategies, including onboarding and exit analysis;
Enhance special education service delivery and monitoring structures;
Support transparent budgeting through custom dashboards and reporting tools;
Modernize systems and processes across transportation, facilities, payroll, and information management;
Promote accountability through regular reporting and follow-up audits aligned to Board priorities.
This internal audit program has become a critical support to the Killeen ISD Board of Trustees, enabling the district to maintain oversight, manage risk, and ensure district services are aligned to student success.