News - FBI Investigates Former Los Angeles Schools Chief Over Unreported $107K Earnings

Alberto Carvalho, the former superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, faces serious allegations after failing to disclose over $107,000 he earned from a side job, amid an ongoing FBI investigation. Following compelling FBI raids on his residence and office, Carvalho resigned after the LAUSD Board moved towards his dismissal for not reporting travel perks from a tech vendor. Carvalho, who earned a $440,000 annual salary as the head of the nation's second-largest school district, allegedly supplemented his income by providing executive coaching to Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero. Reports reveal Carvalho began billing DPS at $2,000 monthly mid-2022, later increasing to $3,000 monthly in the following year, totaling at least $107,000 in invoices by early 2023. The disclosure oversight coincides with a period when Carvalho was expected to focus on leading LAUSD. This revelation intensifies scrutiny as federal officials consider possible charges concerning nondisclosure, fraud, or financial misconduct. While official statements regarding specific charges remain undisclosed, sources familiar with the investigation confirm its continuation. Earlier this year, federal agents executed searches at Carvalho's homes and LAUSD headquarters. The investigation intertwines with revelations from Carvalho's former links to Debra Kerr of the tech firm AllHere, which financed his 2023 White House trip, an undeclared benefit that figured prominently in the board's warning of potential dismissal. Complicating the enquiry, AllHere founder Joanna Smith-Griffin faced fraud charges after the AI-driven project with LAUSD collapsed soon after launch. With Carvalho’s exit, LAUSD swiftly appointed Andres Chait as the new superintendent. In response to the allegations, Carvalho has maintained his innocence through his legal representation. Meanwhile, after being spotted locally despite the controversy, Carvalho listed his ocean-view Palos Verdes home for sale, looking to transition amidst the swirling legal probes and public scrutiny.