Audit finds issues with Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

The Florida Auditor General has released a report detailing problems with the administration of the state’s scholarship and grant programs.

The audit was focused on the administration of both scholarship programs between June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023.

The Bright Futures Scholarship Program disbursed $547,700,035 in fiscal year 2022-23. A slight drop over the previous FY of 2021-22, which disbursed $549,061,819.

The audit found three issues, this included the return of advances without identifying students who may be eligible, non-compliance with state law and Florida Department of Education policies, as well as the need to improve disbursement of funds in a timely manner.