Audit 2560

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.44M
Findings
2
Programs
16
Organization: Craig City School District (AK)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-11-07

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1366 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - L
577808 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

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EVAZRLJLB7K8 Melinda Bass Auditee
9078263274 Joseph Bergene Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Passed Through Awards Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Craig City School 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 Craig City School District, it is not intended to and does not present the basic financial statements of Craig City School District. 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance No amounts were passed through to subrecipients.
Title: Nonmonetary Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Craig City School 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 Craig City School District, it is not intended to and does not present the basic financial statements of Craig City School District. 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule at fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed for the year ended June 30, 2023 the District had food commodities totaling $8,371.
Title: Impact Aid Commitment Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Craig City School 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 Craig City School District, it is not intended to and does not present the basic financial statements of Craig City School District. 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance Impact Aid revenue is recognized when received; however, expenditures are applied to the prior year and a commitment is established annually for monies received under the current application.
Title: Total Expenditures for ALN #84.356 Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Craig City School 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 Craig City School District, it is not intended to and does not present the basic financial statements of Craig City School District. 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance Craig City School District received an award directly from U.S Department of education with expenditures of $19,017. The District also received three awards passed through other intermediaries with total expenditures for $71,555. Total expenditures for ALN #84.356 was $90,572.
Title: Reconciliation to Basic Financial Statements Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Craig City School 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 Craig City School District, it is not intended to and does not present the basic financial statements of Craig City School District. 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Craig City School District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance Federal Expenditures per previous page $ 1,437,120 Adjustments: Statutory Impact Aid committed in FY 2022 (490,714) Statutory Impact Aid committed in FY 2023 695,966 Total federal revenue per basic financial statements $ 1,642,372

Finding Details

Finding 2023-005 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program: Impact Aid ALN: 84.041 Award Numbers: S041B 20240141 Award Years: 2024 (application year) Type of Finding: Significant deficiency in internal control over reporting and noncompliance. Criteria: Each school district must submit an Impact Aid application annually by January 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Condition and Context: During our review of the 2024 application, we noted that the application was not submitted timely. The application was not considered submitted until February 1, 2023. Cause: Lack of internal control over reporting requirements. Effect: Failure to submit the Impact Aid application may result in loss of funding or other penalties. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: The Department of Education urges applicants to begin working on the application well before the deadline and to not wait until the last minute. They also clearly state that application is not complete until the signature task is submitted. We recommend that management submits the application before the deadline and takes advantage of tools available on impactaid.ed.gov designed to help submit applications. Management’s Response: See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding 2023-005 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program: Impact Aid ALN: 84.041 Award Numbers: S041B 20240141 Award Years: 2024 (application year) Type of Finding: Significant deficiency in internal control over reporting and noncompliance. Criteria: Each school district must submit an Impact Aid application annually by January 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Condition and Context: During our review of the 2024 application, we noted that the application was not submitted timely. The application was not considered submitted until February 1, 2023. Cause: Lack of internal control over reporting requirements. Effect: Failure to submit the Impact Aid application may result in loss of funding or other penalties. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: The Department of Education urges applicants to begin working on the application well before the deadline and to not wait until the last minute. They also clearly state that application is not complete until the signature task is submitted. We recommend that management submits the application before the deadline and takes advantage of tools available on impactaid.ed.gov designed to help submit applications. Management’s Response: See Corrective Action Plan.