...January 16, 2025 CHICAGO (S&P Global Ratings) Jan. 16, 2025--S&P Global Ratings placed its 'A' long-term rating on the Florence-Carlton School District No.15-6, Mont.'s outstanding general obligation (GO) bonds on CreditWatch with negative implications. "The CreditWatch placement reflects our view of the district's weakened financial transparency, due to the material delays in completing its audited financial statements for fiscal years 2022 and 2023," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Kyron Smith. "If the district provides us with the requested 2023 audit within 30 days, we will conduct a full review and take a rating action within 90 days of the CreditWatch placement," Mr. Smith added. We received the fiscal 2022 audit in September 2024, but management indicates there is no clear timeline for completing its fiscal 2023 audit....