Audit 23685

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.16M
Findings
16
Programs
12
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-21

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
23083 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes P
23084 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes P
23085 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes P
23086 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes P
23087 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes P
23088 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes P
23089 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes P
23090 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes P
599525 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes P
599526 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes P
599527 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes P
599528 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes P
599529 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes P
599530 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes P
599531 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes P
599532 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes P

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
HHKTZ2MQGXN7 Andrea Lee Auditee
6185762722 Suzanne Steckel Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Of the federal expenditures presented in the schedule, Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 provided no federal awards to subrecipients.
Title: Non-Cash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The following amounts were expended in the form of non-cash assistance by Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 and are included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards: Non-Cash Commodities (CFDA 10.555) $18,316
Title: Other Information Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 did not have any insurance coverage in effect paid with Federal funds during the fiscal year. Also, the District had a Federal grant requiring matching expenditures.
Title: Reconciliation of SEFA to Financial Statements - Expenditures Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Total expenditures per SEFA $1,159,622 less Medicaid administrative fees not reported in financial statements ($812) less Government donated commodities not reported in financial statements ($18,316) equals Total federal expenditures per financial statements $1,140,494.

Finding Details

Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.
Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two individuals. Effect: The limited number of personnel limits the overall effectiveness of internal control. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. Recommendation: The District needs to segregate duties where possible and create checks and balances. The Board should be aware of this issue and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's response: The District is reviewing its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent will make the Board aware of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions.