Audit 2857

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$4.62M
Findings
2
Programs
12
Organization: Fremont Public Schools (MI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-11-10
Auditor: Uhy LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1611 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
578053 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
CJ1TRCKJLYE5 Julie Reams Auditee
2319242350 Zachary Fredrickson Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Fremont Public 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 (the “Uniform Guidance”). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Fremont Public Schools, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Fremont Public Schools.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable 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 (if any) shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Fremont Public Schools has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Adjustments Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable Title I There is an adjustment of ($3,950) reported on the SEFA. This adjustment is in relation to prior 2019-2020 changes in indirect costs that were disallowed, and the District had to repay those funds. Title II There is an adjustment of ($1,606) reported on the SEFA. This adjustment is in relation to prior 2019-2020 changes in indirect costs that were disallowed, and the District had to repay those funds. Education Stabalization Fund The District recognized expenditures in prior years, but due to grant agreements not being in place, were unable to recognize the revenues during the June 30, 2021 year. The amount of this adjustment for the year ended June 30, 2023, was $2,132. The expenditures were subjected to audit during the prior fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, although occurring during fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Title: Reconciliation of Revenues with Expenditures for Federal Financial Assistance Programs Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable See the Notes to the SEFA table instead
Title: Reconciliation of Grant Auditor Report with Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable See the Notes to the SEFA table instead

Finding Details

US Department of Education Program Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number(s): 84.425U Federal Award Number: 213713-2122 (COVID-19) Federal Award Year: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Pass-Through Entity: Passed-Through Michigan Department of Education Type of Compliance: Special Test & Provisions – Wage Rate Requirements Finding Type: Significant Deficiency & Immaterial Noncompliance Criteria: Approved construction projects must comply with applicable Uniform Guidance requirements, as well as the department’s regulations regarding construction at 34 CFR 76.600. As is the case with all remodeling or construction contracts using laborers financed by federal education funds, a Local Education Agency (LEA) that uses ESSER funds for minor remodeling, renovation, repair or construction contracts over $2,000 must meet all Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and include language in the contracts that all contractors or subcontractors must pay wages that are no less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates). Condition: While performing single audit procedures it was noticed that the ESSER funds were used to purchase the equipment for the building upgrades that were also split with the Sinking Fund. Per the Compliance Supplement, recipients and subrecipients that use Education Stabilization Funds for minor use laborers and mechanics must meet Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Cause: This condition appears to be the result of the district and the contractor agreeing to utilize the equipment portion of the building improvements for ESSER funding and the wages and additional equipment would be funded with sinking fund tax monies. Effect: As a result of this condition, the District did not fully comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Questioned Costs: None Perspective Information: The contract did not have the proper language to comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Even if the wages and equipment are split between the Sinking Fund monies and ESSER funding the language will still need to appropriately be within the contract. Recommendations: We recommend the District add an addendum to the contract that contains the proper Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements language. Views of Responsible Officials: The School District will work with the attorney and the contractor to add the proper language to the contract.
US Department of Education Program Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number(s): 84.425U Federal Award Number: 213713-2122 (COVID-19) Federal Award Year: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Pass-Through Entity: Passed-Through Michigan Department of Education Type of Compliance: Special Test & Provisions – Wage Rate Requirements Finding Type: Significant Deficiency & Immaterial Noncompliance Criteria: Approved construction projects must comply with applicable Uniform Guidance requirements, as well as the department’s regulations regarding construction at 34 CFR 76.600. As is the case with all remodeling or construction contracts using laborers financed by federal education funds, a Local Education Agency (LEA) that uses ESSER funds for minor remodeling, renovation, repair or construction contracts over $2,000 must meet all Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and include language in the contracts that all contractors or subcontractors must pay wages that are no less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates). Condition: While performing single audit procedures it was noticed that the ESSER funds were used to purchase the equipment for the building upgrades that were also split with the Sinking Fund. Per the Compliance Supplement, recipients and subrecipients that use Education Stabilization Funds for minor use laborers and mechanics must meet Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Cause: This condition appears to be the result of the district and the contractor agreeing to utilize the equipment portion of the building improvements for ESSER funding and the wages and additional equipment would be funded with sinking fund tax monies. Effect: As a result of this condition, the District did not fully comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Questioned Costs: None Perspective Information: The contract did not have the proper language to comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Even if the wages and equipment are split between the Sinking Fund monies and ESSER funding the language will still need to appropriately be within the contract. Recommendations: We recommend the District add an addendum to the contract that contains the proper Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements language. Views of Responsible Officials: The School District will work with the attorney and the contractor to add the proper language to the contract.