Audit 24171

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.16M
Findings
6
Programs
10
Organization: Hawley Public Schools Isd 150 (MN)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-22
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
33913 2022-004 Significant Deficiency - L
33914 2022-004 Significant Deficiency - L
33915 2022-004 Significant Deficiency - L
610355 2022-004 Significant Deficiency - L
610356 2022-004 Significant Deficiency - L
610357 2022-004 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
L57GTM8PMF17 Maria Beringer Auditee
2184834647 Jamie Fay Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Whenapplicable, 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. No federal financialassistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activityof the District under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information ispresented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, UniformAdministrative 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 anddoes not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District.
Title: Food Donation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Whenapplicable, 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. No federal financialassistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in this schedule at the fair market value of commodities received anddisbursed. At June 30, 2022 the District had food commodities totaling $23,615 in inventory.

Finding Details

Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Lack of report review Criteria ? Uniform Guidance set forth the standards that non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the required procedures. Condition ? In our testing of reporting, it was identified that there is no formal review of the meal claim summary reports that are submitted on a monthly basis for meal reimbursement. Cause ? One individual is responsible for preparing the reports and submitting them to the state. Also, there is no formal process to review the monthly reports before submission. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? Not a repeat finding Effect ? No formal review could adversely affect the District's ability to detect misstatements in claim counts that could result in monetary corrections being necessary. Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a formal process to review the meal claims summary report on a monthly basis before submission in order to verify the meal counts and ensure there are no errors. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Lack of report review Criteria ? Uniform Guidance set forth the standards that non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the required procedures. Condition ? In our testing of reporting, it was identified that there is no formal review of the meal claim summary reports that are submitted on a monthly basis for meal reimbursement. Cause ? One individual is responsible for preparing the reports and submitting them to the state. Also, there is no formal process to review the monthly reports before submission. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? Not a repeat finding Effect ? No formal review could adversely affect the District's ability to detect misstatements in claim counts that could result in monetary corrections being necessary. Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a formal process to review the meal claims summary report on a monthly basis before submission in order to verify the meal counts and ensure there are no errors. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Lack of report review Criteria ? Uniform Guidance set forth the standards that non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the required procedures. Condition ? In our testing of reporting, it was identified that there is no formal review of the meal claim summary reports that are submitted on a monthly basis for meal reimbursement. Cause ? One individual is responsible for preparing the reports and submitting them to the state. Also, there is no formal process to review the monthly reports before submission. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? Not a repeat finding Effect ? No formal review could adversely affect the District's ability to detect misstatements in claim counts that could result in monetary corrections being necessary. Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a formal process to review the meal claims summary report on a monthly basis before submission in order to verify the meal counts and ensure there are no errors. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Lack of report review Criteria ? Uniform Guidance set forth the standards that non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the required procedures. Condition ? In our testing of reporting, it was identified that there is no formal review of the meal claim summary reports that are submitted on a monthly basis for meal reimbursement. Cause ? One individual is responsible for preparing the reports and submitting them to the state. Also, there is no formal process to review the monthly reports before submission. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? Not a repeat finding Effect ? No formal review could adversely affect the District's ability to detect misstatements in claim counts that could result in monetary corrections being necessary. Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a formal process to review the meal claims summary report on a monthly basis before submission in order to verify the meal counts and ensure there are no errors. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Lack of report review Criteria ? Uniform Guidance set forth the standards that non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the required procedures. Condition ? In our testing of reporting, it was identified that there is no formal review of the meal claim summary reports that are submitted on a monthly basis for meal reimbursement. Cause ? One individual is responsible for preparing the reports and submitting them to the state. Also, there is no formal process to review the monthly reports before submission. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? Not a repeat finding Effect ? No formal review could adversely affect the District's ability to detect misstatements in claim counts that could result in monetary corrections being necessary. Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a formal process to review the meal claims summary report on a monthly basis before submission in order to verify the meal counts and ensure there are no errors. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Lack of report review Criteria ? Uniform Guidance set forth the standards that non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the required procedures. Condition ? In our testing of reporting, it was identified that there is no formal review of the meal claim summary reports that are submitted on a monthly basis for meal reimbursement. Cause ? One individual is responsible for preparing the reports and submitting them to the state. Also, there is no formal process to review the monthly reports before submission. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? Not a repeat finding Effect ? No formal review could adversely affect the District's ability to detect misstatements in claim counts that could result in monetary corrections being necessary. Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a formal process to review the meal claims summary report on a monthly basis before submission in order to verify the meal counts and ensure there are no errors. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.