Audit 10028

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.18M
Findings
4
Programs
16
Organization: School District of Random Lake (WI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-08

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
7688 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
7689 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
584130 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
584131 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N

Contacts

Name Title Type
GZPCEMJ92E35 Patti Degnitz Auditee
9204473065 Bryan Grunewald Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: FOOD DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the District’s fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year’s ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total costs. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: OVERSIGHT AGENCIES Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the District’s fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year’s ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total costs. The federal and state oversight agencies for the District are as follows: Federal – U.S. Department of Education State – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the District’s fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year’s ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total costs. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards for the Random Lake School District are presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and the State Single Audit Guidelines issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards include all federal and state awards of the District. Because the schedules present only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFII-163 and 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: 03/13/2020 – 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not include provisions of the contract to comply with the Department of Labor regulations and certified payrolls were not obtained in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None. Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, we did not identify the appropriate language in the contract nor were certified payrolls submitted in a timely manner during the year. Cause: The District was not aware of the wage rate requirements. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Repeat finding: Repeat of Finding 2022-003 Recommendation: We recommend the District establish procedures and controls relating to wage rate requirements. View of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFII-163 and 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: 03/13/2020 – 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not include provisions of the contract to comply with the Department of Labor regulations and certified payrolls were not obtained in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None. Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, we did not identify the appropriate language in the contract nor were certified payrolls submitted in a timely manner during the year. Cause: The District was not aware of the wage rate requirements. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Repeat finding: Repeat of Finding 2022-003 Recommendation: We recommend the District establish procedures and controls relating to wage rate requirements. View of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFII-163 and 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: 03/13/2020 – 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not include provisions of the contract to comply with the Department of Labor regulations and certified payrolls were not obtained in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None. Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, we did not identify the appropriate language in the contract nor were certified payrolls submitted in a timely manner during the year. Cause: The District was not aware of the wage rate requirements. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Repeat finding: Repeat of Finding 2022-003 Recommendation: We recommend the District establish procedures and controls relating to wage rate requirements. View of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFII-163 and 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: 03/13/2020 – 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not include provisions of the contract to comply with the Department of Labor regulations and certified payrolls were not obtained in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None. Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, we did not identify the appropriate language in the contract nor were certified payrolls submitted in a timely manner during the year. Cause: The District was not aware of the wage rate requirements. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Repeat finding: Repeat of Finding 2022-003 Recommendation: We recommend the District establish procedures and controls relating to wage rate requirements. View of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.