Audit 15398

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$3.96M
Findings
34
Programs
11
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-02-03

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
11578 2023-001 - Yes L
11579 2023-002 - - L
11580 2023-002 - - L
11581 2023-002 - - L
11582 2023-002 - - L
11583 2023-002 - - L
11584 2023-002 - - L
11585 2023-002 - - L
11586 2023-005 - - A
11587 2023-002 - - L
11588 2023-002 - - L
11589 2023-001 - Yes L
11590 2023-003 - - L
11591 2023-002 - - L
11592 2023-004 - - L
11593 2023-002 - - L
11594 2023-002 - - L
588020 2023-001 - Yes L
588021 2023-002 - - L
588022 2023-002 - - L
588023 2023-002 - - L
588024 2023-002 - - L
588025 2023-002 - - L
588026 2023-002 - - L
588027 2023-002 - - L
588028 2023-005 - - A
588029 2023-002 - - L
588030 2023-002 - - L
588031 2023-001 - Yes L
588032 2023-003 - - L
588033 2023-002 - - L
588034 2023-004 - - L
588035 2023-002 - - L
588036 2023-002 - - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
XLGTNB44S8N5 Anita Rice Auditee
7088626625 Stephanie Blanco Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 4: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Lincoln Elementary School District No. 156 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is 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). Because the Schedule presents 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. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. There are no amounts provided to subrecipients from each federal program listed on the accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Title: Note 5: Non-Cash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Lincoln Elementary School District No. 156 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is 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). Because the Schedule presents 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. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The District expended $23,961 in the form of non-cash assistance and has been included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Title: Note 6: Other Information Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Lincoln Elementary School District No. 156 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is 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). Because the Schedule presents 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. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The District did not have any federal insurance in effect during the year ended June 30, 2023. The District did not have any loans or loan guarantees outstanding as of June 30, 2023. The District had no federal grants requiring matching expenditures.
Title: Note 7: Major Program Determination Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Lincoln Elementary School District No. 156 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is 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). Because the Schedule presents 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. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. In accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, major programs for the District are individual programs or a cluster of programs determined using a risk-based analysis. The threshold for distinguishing Type A and Type B programs was $750,000.

Finding Details

Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing two quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file two quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.425W. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "A. Activities Allowed and Unallowed", requires the District to conform to the itemized budgets which were filed with and approved by ISBE. Condition: The District did not claim expenditures in conformity with the approved detail budget. Questioned Costs: $1,500. Context: The District claimed an expenditure in error of which was not an allowable expenditure per approved budget. The amount in question (of which the district already received reimbursement for) was $1,500. Effect: The items purchased by the District were not included in the itemized budget and were not the intent of the budget line. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are supported by the underlying accounting records and are fairly presented in accordance with program requirements. These policies and procedures were not followed when the expenditure report was prepared and filed. Recommendation: We recommend the District periodically review the itemized budget and file amendments as necessary for any changes. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing two quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file two quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.425W. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting", requires the District to maintain accurate accounting records for grant expenditures. In addition, per subpart D (Post Federal Award Requirements), § 200.302, the underlying accounting records must be adequately documented and consistent with the terms and conditions of the grant. Condition: During compliance testing of the District's accounting records to the expenditure report filed with the Illinois State Board of Education, we noted the District overclaimed $516 of expenditures at 6/30/23. Questioned Costs: $516. Context: The District claimed expenditures on their 6/30/23 expenditure report but should have been reported as OS Obligations at 6/30/23 and claimed as allowable expenses at 8/31/23. (1000-100 $480; 1000-200 $36). Effect: Upon review of the general ledger at 6/30/23 and quarterly expenditure report at 6/30/23, it was determined that the District claimed $480 under 1000-100 and $36 under 1000-200 that were expenditures paid in July 2023 and allowable on the 8/31/23 report but not the 6/30/23 and they should have been reported as OS Obligations at 6/30/23. After reviewing the 8/31/23 general ledger, these expenditures were considered allowable. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are supported by the underlying accounting records and are fairly presented in accordance with program requirements. These policies and procedures were not followed when the expenditure report was prepared and filed. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Furthermore, we recommend the District to adequately document claimed expenditures that are consistent with the terms and conditions of each grant agreement. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting", requires the District to maintain accurate accounting records for grant expenditures. In addition, per subpart D (Post Federal Award Requirements), § 200.302, the underlying accounts records must be adequately documented and consistent with the terms and conditions of the grant. Condition: During compliance testing of the District's accounting records to the expenditure report filed with the Illinois State Board of Education, we noted the District overclaimed $4,000 of expenditures at 6/30/23. Questioned Costs: $4,000. Context: The Districts expenditures for 2210-300 at 6/30/23 were overclaimed by $4,000 due to a journal entry being made after expenditure report was submitted. Effect: The District has been in contact with ISBE and was approved to roll over the $4,000 as a prepayment to FY24 grant. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are supported by the underlying accounting records and are fairly presented in accordance with program requirements. These policies and procedures were not followed when the expenditure report was prepared and filed. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Furthermore, we recommend the District to adequately document claimed expenditures that are consistent with the terms and conditions of each grant agreement. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing two quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file two quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.425W. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "A. Activities Allowed and Unallowed", requires the District to conform to the itemized budgets which were filed with and approved by ISBE. Condition: The District did not claim expenditures in conformity with the approved detail budget. Questioned Costs: $1,500. Context: The District claimed an expenditure in error of which was not an allowable expenditure per approved budget. The amount in question (of which the district already received reimbursement for) was $1,500. Effect: The items purchased by the District were not included in the itemized budget and were not the intent of the budget line. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are supported by the underlying accounting records and are fairly presented in accordance with program requirements. These policies and procedures were not followed when the expenditure report was prepared and filed. Recommendation: We recommend the District periodically review the itemized budget and file amendments as necessary for any changes. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing two quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file two quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.425W. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting", requires the District to maintain accurate accounting records for grant expenditures. In addition, per subpart D (Post Federal Award Requirements), § 200.302, the underlying accounting records must be adequately documented and consistent with the terms and conditions of the grant. Condition: During compliance testing of the District's accounting records to the expenditure report filed with the Illinois State Board of Education, we noted the District overclaimed $516 of expenditures at 6/30/23. Questioned Costs: $516. Context: The District claimed expenditures on their 6/30/23 expenditure report but should have been reported as OS Obligations at 6/30/23 and claimed as allowable expenses at 8/31/23. (1000-100 $480; 1000-200 $36). Effect: Upon review of the general ledger at 6/30/23 and quarterly expenditure report at 6/30/23, it was determined that the District claimed $480 under 1000-100 and $36 under 1000-200 that were expenditures paid in July 2023 and allowable on the 8/31/23 report but not the 6/30/23 and they should have been reported as OS Obligations at 6/30/23. After reviewing the 8/31/23 general ledger, these expenditures were considered allowable. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are supported by the underlying accounting records and are fairly presented in accordance with program requirements. These policies and procedures were not followed when the expenditure report was prepared and filed. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Furthermore, we recommend the District to adequately document claimed expenditures that are consistent with the terms and conditions of each grant agreement. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting", requires the District to maintain accurate accounting records for grant expenditures. In addition, per subpart D (Post Federal Award Requirements), § 200.302, the underlying accounts records must be adequately documented and consistent with the terms and conditions of the grant. Condition: During compliance testing of the District's accounting records to the expenditure report filed with the Illinois State Board of Education, we noted the District overclaimed $4,000 of expenditures at 6/30/23. Questioned Costs: $4,000. Context: The Districts expenditures for 2210-300 at 6/30/23 were overclaimed by $4,000 due to a journal entry being made after expenditure report was submitted. Effect: The District has been in contact with ISBE and was approved to roll over the $4,000 as a prepayment to FY24 grant. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are supported by the underlying accounting records and are fairly presented in accordance with program requirements. These policies and procedures were not followed when the expenditure report was prepared and filed. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Furthermore, we recommend the District to adequately document claimed expenditures that are consistent with the terms and conditions of each grant agreement. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The School District did not comply with the requirements of filing period and quarterly reports by the due date set by ISBE. Total reports filed late were 12. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The School District did not timely file multiple period and quarterly expenditure reports. The reports for the period ending 8/31/2022, due 9/20/2022, were submitted on 10/11/22 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/1/2022 for grants 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, and 84.425C. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/2022, due 10/20/2022, were submitted on 11/3/2022 for grants 84.027X and 84.173. The report for the period ending 10/31/2022, due 11/20/2022, was submitted on 12/1/2022 for grant 84.365. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the School District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The School District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the School District.