Audit 27423

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$5.81M
Findings
20
Programs
14
Organization: Dolton West School District 148 (IL)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-02

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
23601 2022-004 - - L
23602 2022-004 - - L
23603 2022-004 - - L
23604 2022-005 - Yes L
23605 2022-004 - - L
23606 2022-004 - - L
23607 2022-007 - - L
23608 2022-005 - Yes L
23609 2022-006 - - L
23610 2022-005 - - L
600043 2022-004 - - L
600044 2022-004 - - L
600045 2022-004 - - L
600046 2022-005 - Yes L
600047 2022-004 - - L
600048 2022-004 - - L
600049 2022-007 - - L
600050 2022-005 - Yes L
600051 2022-006 - - L
600052 2022-005 - - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
HRJ8HSC7MB89 Kevin J. Nohelty Auditee
7088412290 Stephanie Blanco Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Dolton West School District # 148 (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. 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). As 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: Noncash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Dolton West School District # 148 (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. 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). As 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 $145,990 in the form of noncash assistance and has been included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Title: Other Information Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Dolton West School District # 148 (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. 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). As 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, 2022. The District did not have any loans or loan guarantees outstanding as of June 30, 2022. The District had no federal grants requiring matching expenditures.
Title: Major Program Determination Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Dolton West School District # 148 (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. 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). As 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, was submitted on 9/21/21 for grant 84.010. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21 due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grant 84.425D (E2) and on 10/27/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). The report for the period ending 10/31/21, due 11/20/21, was submitted on 11/22/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly reports that support the accounting records as of June 30, 2022. ISBE also found the same issue under finding #10122 for the period of 7/1/21-9/30/22. Questioned Costs: $49,669. Context: The District claimed $22,747 under 1000-400, $3,675 under 2130-300, $13,247 under 2130-400, $10,000 under 2210-300 totalling $49,669 of expenditures on the 6/30/22 quarterly report that we could not locate supporting documentation for. Effect: The District claimed expenditures on their 6/30/22 quarterly report and were reimbursed as of 7/25/22. ISBE also found the same issue under finding #10122 for the period of 7/1/21-9/30/22. Cause: The District claimed expenditures that did not support accounting records. 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, was submitted on 9/21/21 for grant 84.010. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21 due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grant 84.425D (E2) and on 10/27/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). The report for the period ending 10/31/21, due 11/20/21, was submitted on 11/22/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). 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 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 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. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly reports that support the accounting records for 3/31/22 quarterly report. Questioned Costs: $6,920. Context: The District claimed $6,920 of expenditures on the 3/31/22 quarterly report that we could not locate supporting documentation for. Effect: The District claimed expenditures on their 3/1/22 quarterly report and were reimbursed for the $6,920 on 4/22/22. Cause: The District claimed expenditures that did not support accounting records. 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, was submitted on 9/21/21 for grant 84.010. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21 due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grant 84.425D (E2) and on 10/27/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). The report for the period ending 10/31/21, due 11/20/21, was submitted on 11/22/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, was submitted on 9/21/21 for grant 84.010. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21 due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grant 84.425D (E2) and on 10/27/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). The report for the period ending 10/31/21, due 11/20/21, was submitted on 11/22/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.010, 84.424, and 84.367. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21, due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grants 84.173 and 84.027. 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 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 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. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly reports that support the accounting records as of June 30, 2022. ISBE also found the same issue under finding #10122 for the period of 7/1/21-9/30/22. Questioned Costs: $49,669. Context: The District claimed $22,747 under 1000-400, $3,675 under 2130-300, $13,247 under 2130-400, $10,000 under 2210-300 totalling $49,669 of expenditures on the 6/30/22 quarterly report that we could not locate supporting documentation for. Effect: The District claimed expenditures on their 6/30/22 quarterly report and were reimbursed as of 7/25/22. ISBE also found the same issue under finding #10122 for the period of 7/1/21-9/30/22. Cause: The District claimed expenditures that did not support accounting records. 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, was submitted on 9/21/21 for grant 84.010. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21 due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grant 84.425D (E2) and on 10/27/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). The report for the period ending 10/31/21, due 11/20/21, was submitted on 11/22/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). 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 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 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. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly reports that support the accounting records for 3/31/22 quarterly report. Questioned Costs: $6,920. Context: The District claimed $6,920 of expenditures on the 3/31/22 quarterly report that we could not locate supporting documentation for. Effect: The District claimed expenditures on their 3/1/22 quarterly report and were reimbursed for the $6,920 on 4/22/22. Cause: The District claimed expenditures that did not support accounting records. 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 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 District did not comply with the requirements of filing quarterly and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the period ending 8/31/21, due 9/20/21, was submitted on 9/21/21 for grant 84.010. The reports for the period ending 9/30/21 due 10/20/21, were submitted on 10/24/21 for grant 84.425D (E2) and on 10/27/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). The report for the period ending 10/31/21, due 11/20/21, was submitted on 11/22/21 for grant 84.425D (EC). 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 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 District.