Audit 289532

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$4.73M
Findings
12
Programs
24
Organization: Isd#47 Sauk Rapids (MN)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-02-08
Auditor: Bergankdv LTD

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
366617 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
366618 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
366619 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
366620 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
366621 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
366622 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
943059 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
943060 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
943061 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
943062 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
943063 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
943064 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.555 National School Lunch $1.12M - 0
84.425 Covid 19 - Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (esser Ii) Fund $916,099 Yes 1
84.027 Special Education $534,403 Yes 0
84.010 Title I, Part A $405,650 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast $343,158 - 0
84.425 Covid 19 - Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (esser Iii) Learning Loss $318,755 Yes 1
10.555 Commodities Programs $209,704 - 0
84.425 Covid 19 - Learning Recovery - Lost Instructional Time $193,737 Yes 1
84.027 Covid 19 - Arp Idea Part B - Section 611 $120,625 Yes 0
21.027 Covid-19 - Pandemic Enrollment Loss $97,223 - 0
84.367 Title Ii, Part A - Improving Teacher Quality $85,139 - 0
10.555 Covid 19 - Supply Chain Assistance $80,634 - 0
84.027 Idea Part B Section 611 Mandatory Coordinated Early Intervening Services (cluster) $66,835 Yes 0
21.027 Covid-19 - Arp Summer Academic Enrichment and Mental Health $65,015 - 0
84.048 Carl Perkins $52,402 - 0
84.186 Title Iv, Part A $31,775 - 0
84.027 Covid 19 - Arp Idea Part B Ceis - Mandatory $26,232 Yes 0
84.173 Covid 19 - Arp Idea Part B - Section 619 $18,019 Yes 0
84.425 Covid 19 - Expanded Summer Learning - Esser $14,249 Yes 1
84.425 Covid 19 - Elementary and Secondary School Education Relierf (esser) Fund $13,787 Yes 1
84.425 Covid 19 - Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (esser Iii) Fund $10,000 Yes 1
84.173 Early Childhood Special Education $8,937 Yes 0
10.556 Special Milk $3,141 - 0
21.027 Covid-19 - Arp Adult Basic Education $907 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
KJ3WYENJMLC7 Tracey Fiereck Auditee
3202581803 Janel Bitzan Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of the 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 adminstrative 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 intedned to and does not present the financial position, changes of net assets, or cash flows of the District.
Title: Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance Expenditures on the Schedule are reported o the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost prinicples contained in the uniform guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note 3 - Pass-Through Grant Numbers Accounting Policies: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance All pass-through entities listed above use the same assistance listin numbers as the federal grantors to identify these grants and have not assigned any additional identifying numbers.
Title: Note 4 - Inventory Accounting Policies: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance Inventories of commodities donated by the U.S. department of agriculture are recorded at market value in the Food Service Fund as inventory. Revenue and expenditures are recorded when commodities are used.
Title: Note 5 - Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.
Audit Finding 2023-002 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal controls that assure all construction contracts entered into with federal awards have prevailing wage requirements. Condition: We selected a construction contract to test for prevailing wage requirements noting that this project had not met these requirements as prevailing wage verbiage was not included in the contract. Context: Construction contracts not following prevailing wage requirements could have been accepted. Effect or Potential Effect: Prevailing wage requirements could have not been met and would impact the amount of federal funding the District receives or the use of it on projects. Cause: The District did not oversee that prevailing wage requirements were included in contracts. Recommendation: Ensure the prevailing wage requirement are included in all construction contracts paid for with federal funds. Responsible Official's Response: CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Change orders have been issued for the construction project, and contractors will be paid prevailing wages for the entire project. Internal control measures have been adjusted to identify construction projects funded by federal resources and to guarantee that project specifications include the necessary components for prevailing wages. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Bradley Bergstrom is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP Completed. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Director of Business Services will be monitoring the CAP.