Audit 1803

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.73M
Findings
2
Programs
9
Organization: St. Charles Community Schools (MI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-10-31
Auditor: Yeo & Yeo PC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
967 2023-001 Material Weakness - B
577409 2023-001 Material Weakness - B

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $686,361 Yes 1
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $247,326 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $233,878 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $176,432 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $126,911 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $28,742 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $11,835 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $1,091 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $628 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
S6HWAEP1J417 Kelly Cornford Auditee
9898659961 Brian Dixon Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: St. Charles Community Schools has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of St. Charles Community Schools 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 St. Charles Community Schools, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, or changes in net assets of St. Charles Community Schools.
Title: Reconciliation to the Financial Statements Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: St. Charles Community Schools has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The federal revenues per the financial statements are recorded in the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances as follows: Expenditures per the schedule of expenditures of federal awards; $1,731,860, Child Care Relief Fund Grants received as a beneficiary; $167,580, and Federal revenue per the financial statements; $1,899,440.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: St. Charles Community Schools has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. No amounts were provided to subrecipients.
Title: Michigan Department of Education Disclosures Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: St. Charles Community Schools has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The federal amounts reported on the grant auditor report are in agreement with the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. The amounts reported on the recipient entitlement balance report agree with the schedule of expenditures of federal awards for U.S.D.A. donated food commodities.

Finding Details

Program information: Education Stabilization Fund, U.S. Department of Education, passed through Michigan Department of Education, AL #84.425U, Passthrough grantor number 213713. Criteria: Sections 18 and 19 (MCL 141.438 and 141.439) of the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act state that an administrative officer of the local unit shall not incur expenditures against an appropriation account in excess of the amount appropriated by the legislative body. Additionally, the chief administrative officer, an administrative officer, or an employee of the local unit shall not apply or divert money for purposes inconsistent with those specified in the appropriations. Condition: Budget overages were noted in the General Fund. A material overage was noted in the General Fund for both the ESSER III MEGS budget and final budget approved by the board. Questioned costs: None. Cause and effect: Management failed to analyze actual general fund expenses when amending the final budget and MEGS budget. Recommendation: We recommend that management monitor the budgets throughout the year for all funds and follow the established policies regarding budget preparation and implementation. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding. Corrective action plan: See attached corrective action plan.
Program information: Education Stabilization Fund, U.S. Department of Education, passed through Michigan Department of Education, AL #84.425U, Passthrough grantor number 213713. Criteria: Sections 18 and 19 (MCL 141.438 and 141.439) of the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act state that an administrative officer of the local unit shall not incur expenditures against an appropriation account in excess of the amount appropriated by the legislative body. Additionally, the chief administrative officer, an administrative officer, or an employee of the local unit shall not apply or divert money for purposes inconsistent with those specified in the appropriations. Condition: Budget overages were noted in the General Fund. A material overage was noted in the General Fund for both the ESSER III MEGS budget and final budget approved by the board. Questioned costs: None. Cause and effect: Management failed to analyze actual general fund expenses when amending the final budget and MEGS budget. Recommendation: We recommend that management monitor the budgets throughout the year for all funds and follow the established policies regarding budget preparation and implementation. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding. Corrective action plan: See attached corrective action plan.