Audit 11956

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$26.16M
Findings
6
Programs
53
Organization: City of Winchester, Virginia (VA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-17

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
8746 2023-001 - - I
8747 2023-001 - - I
8748 2023-001 - - I
585188 2023-001 - - I
585189 2023-001 - - I
585190 2023-001 - - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.374 Teacher Incentive Fund $2.86M - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $1.65M Yes 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $1.04M - 0
84.411 Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund $754,345 - 0
93.659 Adoption Assistance $743,811 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $595,291 Yes 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $539,356 - 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $472,331 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $467,756 Yes 1
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $394,364 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $321,054 - 0
16.540 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention_allocation to States $309,804 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $270,990 - 0
20.500 Federal Transit_capital Investment Grants $239,583 - 0
84.181 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families $232,479 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $194,661 - 0
84.184 Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities_national Programs $166,564 - 0
20.507 Federal Transit_formula Grants $122,560 - 0
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $122,233 - 0
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $109,029 - 0
97.073 State Homeland Security Program (shsp) $109,015 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $103,120 - 0
84.387 Homeless Children and Youth $96,249 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $88,579 - 0
95.001 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program $82,143 - 0
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $75,408 - 0
97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant $71,932 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $65,000 Yes 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $58,630 - 0
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families $57,501 - 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $51,843 - 0
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance_state Administered Programs $39,624 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $38,101 - 0
10.664 Cooperative Forestry Assistance $37,009 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $35,369 - 0
93.354 Public Health Emergency Response: Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response $28,240 - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $27,533 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $24,736 Yes 0
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $21,170 - 0
93.499 Low Income Household Water Assistance Program $16,233 - 0
93.090 Guardianship Assistance $15,990 - 0
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $9,600 - 0
93.472 Title IV-E Prevention and Family Services and Programs (a) $8,926 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $8,905 - 0
93.674 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood $6,461 - 0
93.603 Adoption Incentive Payments $4,973 - 0
93.767 Children's Health Insurance Program $4,753 - 0
45.025 Promotion of the Arts_partnership Agreements $4,500 - 0
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $3,611 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $3,135 - 0
16.922 Equitable Sharing Program $2,041 - 0
93.599 Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program (etv) $800 - 0
93.645 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program $357 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
NAZGLF3NYJR4 Celeste Broadstreet Auditee
5406671815 Susan Chapman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: FOOD DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal expenditures includes the activity of all federally assisted programs of the City of Winchester, Virginia and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, as described in Note 1 to the City's basic financial statements. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, are included on this schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City did not elect to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal expenditures includes the activity of all federally assisted programs of the City of Winchester, Virginia and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, as described in Note 1 to the City's basic financial statements. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, are included on this schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City did not elect to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate Of the federal expenditures presented in the schedule, the City provided federal awards to subrecipients as follows: Program Title AL Sub-recipient Amount COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 AIDS Response Effort, Inc $ 37,814 COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 Congregational Community Action Plan 38,315 COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity 320,682 COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 Laurel Center 50,000 COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 Dr. Terry Sinclair Health Clinic 40,020 COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley 103,918 COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter 24,150 $ 614,899
Title: OUTSTANDING LOAN BALANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal expenditures includes the activity of all federally assisted programs of the City of Winchester, Virginia and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, as described in Note 1 to the City's basic financial statements. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, are included on this schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City did not elect to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate At June 30, 2023, the City had no outstanding loan balances requiring continuing disclosure.

Finding Details

2023-001: Procurement – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL# 84.425D, 84.425U Condition: During our review of ESSER expenditures, we noted a bid bond was not obtained as part of the bidding process related to their HVAC project for Frederick Douglas Elementary School. The total contract is $6.35 million. Criteria: Per §200.326(a) of the Uniform Guidance, bid bonds must be obtained for construction contracts over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. Cause: The Schools’ current procurement policy does not include all of the Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Schools did not obtain all of the necessary bonding documentation when going out to bid for the HVAC contract. Questioned Cost Amount: N/A Perspective Information: One finding related to the one contract tested. Context: The individuals overseeing the project were not aware of this procurement requirement. Recommendation: We recommend updating the Federal procurement policy to adhere to current Uniform Guidance requirements. Additionally, we recommend that management and purchasing agents remain familiar with procurement guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management of Winchester Public Schools will update their current procurement policy to be in compliance with federal requirements under §200 of the Uniform Guidance.
2023-001: Procurement – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL# 84.425D, 84.425U Condition: During our review of ESSER expenditures, we noted a bid bond was not obtained as part of the bidding process related to their HVAC project for Frederick Douglas Elementary School. The total contract is $6.35 million. Criteria: Per §200.326(a) of the Uniform Guidance, bid bonds must be obtained for construction contracts over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. Cause: The Schools’ current procurement policy does not include all of the Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Schools did not obtain all of the necessary bonding documentation when going out to bid for the HVAC contract. Questioned Cost Amount: N/A Perspective Information: One finding related to the one contract tested. Context: The individuals overseeing the project were not aware of this procurement requirement. Recommendation: We recommend updating the Federal procurement policy to adhere to current Uniform Guidance requirements. Additionally, we recommend that management and purchasing agents remain familiar with procurement guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management of Winchester Public Schools will update their current procurement policy to be in compliance with federal requirements under §200 of the Uniform Guidance.
2023-001: Procurement – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL# 84.425D, 84.425U Condition: During our review of ESSER expenditures, we noted a bid bond was not obtained as part of the bidding process related to their HVAC project for Frederick Douglas Elementary School. The total contract is $6.35 million. Criteria: Per §200.326(a) of the Uniform Guidance, bid bonds must be obtained for construction contracts over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. Cause: The Schools’ current procurement policy does not include all of the Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Schools did not obtain all of the necessary bonding documentation when going out to bid for the HVAC contract. Questioned Cost Amount: N/A Perspective Information: One finding related to the one contract tested. Context: The individuals overseeing the project were not aware of this procurement requirement. Recommendation: We recommend updating the Federal procurement policy to adhere to current Uniform Guidance requirements. Additionally, we recommend that management and purchasing agents remain familiar with procurement guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management of Winchester Public Schools will update their current procurement policy to be in compliance with federal requirements under §200 of the Uniform Guidance.
2023-001: Procurement – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL# 84.425D, 84.425U Condition: During our review of ESSER expenditures, we noted a bid bond was not obtained as part of the bidding process related to their HVAC project for Frederick Douglas Elementary School. The total contract is $6.35 million. Criteria: Per §200.326(a) of the Uniform Guidance, bid bonds must be obtained for construction contracts over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. Cause: The Schools’ current procurement policy does not include all of the Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Schools did not obtain all of the necessary bonding documentation when going out to bid for the HVAC contract. Questioned Cost Amount: N/A Perspective Information: One finding related to the one contract tested. Context: The individuals overseeing the project were not aware of this procurement requirement. Recommendation: We recommend updating the Federal procurement policy to adhere to current Uniform Guidance requirements. Additionally, we recommend that management and purchasing agents remain familiar with procurement guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management of Winchester Public Schools will update their current procurement policy to be in compliance with federal requirements under §200 of the Uniform Guidance.
2023-001: Procurement – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL# 84.425D, 84.425U Condition: During our review of ESSER expenditures, we noted a bid bond was not obtained as part of the bidding process related to their HVAC project for Frederick Douglas Elementary School. The total contract is $6.35 million. Criteria: Per §200.326(a) of the Uniform Guidance, bid bonds must be obtained for construction contracts over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. Cause: The Schools’ current procurement policy does not include all of the Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Schools did not obtain all of the necessary bonding documentation when going out to bid for the HVAC contract. Questioned Cost Amount: N/A Perspective Information: One finding related to the one contract tested. Context: The individuals overseeing the project were not aware of this procurement requirement. Recommendation: We recommend updating the Federal procurement policy to adhere to current Uniform Guidance requirements. Additionally, we recommend that management and purchasing agents remain familiar with procurement guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management of Winchester Public Schools will update their current procurement policy to be in compliance with federal requirements under §200 of the Uniform Guidance.
2023-001: Procurement – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL# 84.425D, 84.425U Condition: During our review of ESSER expenditures, we noted a bid bond was not obtained as part of the bidding process related to their HVAC project for Frederick Douglas Elementary School. The total contract is $6.35 million. Criteria: Per §200.326(a) of the Uniform Guidance, bid bonds must be obtained for construction contracts over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. Cause: The Schools’ current procurement policy does not include all of the Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Schools did not obtain all of the necessary bonding documentation when going out to bid for the HVAC contract. Questioned Cost Amount: N/A Perspective Information: One finding related to the one contract tested. Context: The individuals overseeing the project were not aware of this procurement requirement. Recommendation: We recommend updating the Federal procurement policy to adhere to current Uniform Guidance requirements. Additionally, we recommend that management and purchasing agents remain familiar with procurement guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management of Winchester Public Schools will update their current procurement policy to be in compliance with federal requirements under §200 of the Uniform Guidance.