FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins faced intense scrutiny from state lawmakers Tuesday over the district's $16 million budget shortfall and questionable spending practices.

During testimony before the Kentucky General Assembly's Interim Joint Committee on Education, lawmakers used words like "unbelievable" and "jaw dropping" to describe thousands of dollars in travel expenses racked up by the district's central office.

"It's incredibly disappointing. I would venture to say that when we get to the bottom of this audit, we will see a tremendous amount of waste within the district," said State Senator Lindsey Tichenor.

Liggins acknowledged his responsibility for the crisis during his budget update.

"I want this to be very clear that

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