FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
18
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
19
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
18
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
19
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
18
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
19
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
18
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
19
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
18
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
19
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
18
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
19
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
20
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
21
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
20
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
21
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
20
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
21
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
20
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
21
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
20
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
21
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-004
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Earmarking
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
22
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Condition and Context
Local educational agencies that receive funds under the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and
Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) are to reserve not less than 20 percent of the funds
to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer
learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school
year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students' academic, social, and emotional
needs and address the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on the student subgroups. This requirement
was set out in the enabling legislation for the funds and further implemented in the Education
Stabilization Relief Fund Application III, which the School Corporation was required to complete for its
award.
As the School Corporation fully expended its ESSER III award during the audit period, earmarking
was tested. The School Corporation, per its application, was required to set aside a total of $329,358 of
ESSER III grant funds to be used to provide additional opportunities to students including summer school,
career coach, and a social emotional academic learning liaison. Of the grant proceeds received by the
School Corporation, a total of $27,840 was expended towards the established set aside. Therefore, only 9
percent of the required 20 percent minimum earmarking requirement was spent. The remaining set aside
amount, $301,518, that was requested for reimbursement, was spent on activities that were not a part of
the earmarking requirement.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER III grant noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.208(b) states in part: "The Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity may adjust
specific Federal award conditions as needed. . . ."
Section 2001(e)(1) of the ARP Act states in part:
"A local educational agency that receives funds under this section—
(1) shall reserve not less than 20 percent of such funds to address learning loss through
the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or
summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended
school year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students'
academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of the
coronavirus on the student subgroups . . ."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, the required set-aside was not spent by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure required earmarking requirements are met.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-004
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Earmarking
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
22
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Condition and Context
Local educational agencies that receive funds under the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and
Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) are to reserve not less than 20 percent of the funds
to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer
learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school
year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students' academic, social, and emotional
needs and address the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on the student subgroups. This requirement
was set out in the enabling legislation for the funds and further implemented in the Education
Stabilization Relief Fund Application III, which the School Corporation was required to complete for its
award.
As the School Corporation fully expended its ESSER III award during the audit period, earmarking
was tested. The School Corporation, per its application, was required to set aside a total of $329,358 of
ESSER III grant funds to be used to provide additional opportunities to students including summer school,
career coach, and a social emotional academic learning liaison. Of the grant proceeds received by the
School Corporation, a total of $27,840 was expended towards the established set aside. Therefore, only 9
percent of the required 20 percent minimum earmarking requirement was spent. The remaining set aside
amount, $301,518, that was requested for reimbursement, was spent on activities that were not a part of
the earmarking requirement.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER III grant noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.208(b) states in part: "The Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity may adjust
specific Federal award conditions as needed. . . ."
Section 2001(e)(1) of the ARP Act states in part:
"A local educational agency that receives funds under this section—
(1) shall reserve not less than 20 percent of such funds to address learning loss through
the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or
summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended
school year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students'
academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of the
coronavirus on the student subgroups . . ."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
23
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, the required set-aside was not spent by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure required earmarking requirements are met.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-004
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Earmarking
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
22
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Condition and Context
Local educational agencies that receive funds under the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and
Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) are to reserve not less than 20 percent of the funds
to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer
learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school
year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students' academic, social, and emotional
needs and address the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on the student subgroups. This requirement
was set out in the enabling legislation for the funds and further implemented in the Education
Stabilization Relief Fund Application III, which the School Corporation was required to complete for its
award.
As the School Corporation fully expended its ESSER III award during the audit period, earmarking
was tested. The School Corporation, per its application, was required to set aside a total of $329,358 of
ESSER III grant funds to be used to provide additional opportunities to students including summer school,
career coach, and a social emotional academic learning liaison. Of the grant proceeds received by the
School Corporation, a total of $27,840 was expended towards the established set aside. Therefore, only 9
percent of the required 20 percent minimum earmarking requirement was spent. The remaining set aside
amount, $301,518, that was requested for reimbursement, was spent on activities that were not a part of
the earmarking requirement.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER III grant noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.208(b) states in part: "The Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity may adjust
specific Federal award conditions as needed. . . ."
Section 2001(e)(1) of the ARP Act states in part:
"A local educational agency that receives funds under this section—
(1) shall reserve not less than 20 percent of such funds to address learning loss through
the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or
summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended
school year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students'
academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of the
coronavirus on the student subgroups . . ."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
23
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, the required set-aside was not spent by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure required earmarking requirements are met.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-005
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
A property record or capital asset listing which would include a description of the property, a serial
number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award
identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of
federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the
location, and use and condition of the property is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the
School Corporation's capitalization threshold.
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24
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
The School Corporation maintained a detailed listing of capital assets; however, the asset records
provided for audit did not reflect the additions paid with federal funds. The School Corporation utilized
COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund awards, totaling $1,172,148, to partially pay for a large ventilation
project; however, neither the federally purchased equipment nor the construction in progress was included
in the capital asset records. Additionally, the capital asset listing provided did not identify which assets
were purchased with federal dollars.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) states:
"Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number
or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who
holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the
project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use
and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal
and sales price of the property."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, assets purchased in whole or in part with federal dollars were not properly
added to the School Corporation's asset listing. In addition, assets on the listing did not denote whether
federal funds were used to acquire the asset.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
25
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records include all the necessary information
and new assets are added.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-005
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
A property record or capital asset listing which would include a description of the property, a serial
number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award
identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of
federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the
location, and use and condition of the property is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the
School Corporation's capitalization threshold.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
24
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
The School Corporation maintained a detailed listing of capital assets; however, the asset records
provided for audit did not reflect the additions paid with federal funds. The School Corporation utilized
COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund awards, totaling $1,172,148, to partially pay for a large ventilation
project; however, neither the federally purchased equipment nor the construction in progress was included
in the capital asset records. Additionally, the capital asset listing provided did not identify which assets
were purchased with federal dollars.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) states:
"Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number
or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who
holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the
project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use
and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal
and sales price of the property."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, assets purchased in whole or in part with federal dollars were not properly
added to the School Corporation's asset listing. In addition, assets on the listing did not denote whether
federal funds were used to acquire the asset.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
25
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records include all the necessary information
and new assets are added.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-005
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
A property record or capital asset listing which would include a description of the property, a serial
number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award
identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of
federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the
location, and use and condition of the property is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the
School Corporation's capitalization threshold.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
24
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
The School Corporation maintained a detailed listing of capital assets; however, the asset records
provided for audit did not reflect the additions paid with federal funds. The School Corporation utilized
COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund awards, totaling $1,172,148, to partially pay for a large ventilation
project; however, neither the federally purchased equipment nor the construction in progress was included
in the capital asset records. Additionally, the capital asset listing provided did not identify which assets
were purchased with federal dollars.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) states:
"Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number
or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who
holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the
project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use
and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal
and sales price of the property."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, assets purchased in whole or in part with federal dollars were not properly
added to the School Corporation's asset listing. In addition, assets on the listing did not denote whether
federal funds were used to acquire the asset.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
25
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records include all the necessary information
and new assets are added.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
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26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
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27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-007
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Special
Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Audit Finding: Material Weakness
Condition and Context
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented an effective system of internal
controls to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance. The School Corporation contracted with a project
manager who obtained the required certified payrolls from the contractor but there was no oversight or
review process at the School Corporation level to ensure compliance.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation,
which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented
internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect
the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal control, and
procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls,
including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed,
the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper
system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that would provide segregation of duties to
ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
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FINDING 2023-007
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Special
Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Audit Finding: Material Weakness
Condition and Context
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented an effective system of internal
controls to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance. The School Corporation contracted with a project
manager who obtained the required certified payrolls from the contractor but there was no oversight or
review process at the School Corporation level to ensure compliance.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation,
which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented
internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect
the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal control, and
procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls,
including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed,
the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper
system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that would provide segregation of duties to
ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
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FINDING 2023-007
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Special
Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Audit Finding: Material Weakness
Condition and Context
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented an effective system of internal
controls to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance. The School Corporation contracted with a project
manager who obtained the required certified payrolls from the contractor but there was no oversight or
review process at the School Corporation level to ensure compliance.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation,
which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented
internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect
the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal control, and
procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls,
including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed,
the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper
system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that would provide segregation of duties to
ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
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FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
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19
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
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18
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
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19
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002
Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Suspension and Debarment
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food
Service Program for Children, Fresh Fruit, and Vegetable Program
Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): SY 21-22 and SY 22-23
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters
Condition and Context
Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, recipients are
required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded. "Covered transactions" include, but are not limited to, contracts for goods and services awarded
under a nonprocurement transaction (i.e., grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000.
The verification is to be done by checking the SAMs exclusions, collecting a certification from that vendor,
or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that vendor.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
18
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Upon inquiry of the School Corporation in order to review the procedures in place for verifying that
a vendor with which it plans to enter into a covered transaction is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise
excluded, the School Corporation noted that all disbursements were approved by the Treasurer who
ensured suspension and debarment procedures were followed. Two covered transactions that equaled or
exceeded $25,000 were identified. Both transactions, totaling $185,699, were selected for testing. For the
two vendors, the School Corporation did not verify either vendor's suspension and debarment status prior
to payment.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 180.300 states:
"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must
verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You
do this by:
(a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or
(b) Collecting a certification from that person; or
(c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's managements statements
of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal control, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, vendors to whom payments equal to or in excess of $25,000 were not verified to be
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure contractors and subrecipients, as appropriate are
not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
20
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
21
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
20
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
21
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
20
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
21
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
The American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Fund provided funding to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of
schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's students. States were
required to subgrant a portion of its ARP ESSER allocation to local educational agencies (LEA). Prior to
LEAs receiving its respective subgrants, LEAs were required to complete an application for ARP ESSER
funding, which was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the pass-through entity for
approval. The application included a district level budget identifying how the LEA intended to spend
program funds. Per the School Corporation's approved application, program funding was budgeted for
salaries and respective benefits for the Director of Student Support, Title I Aide, Career Coach, Summer
School Positions, and a Social Emotional Academic Learning Liaison, as well as for equipment as classified
under the facilities acquisition and construction expenditure account. The School Corporation noted on its
application that the funds budgeted for equipment were strictly for the costs of the equipment and did not
include any costs for labor.
A sample of 31 claims charged to the ARP ESSER program for which reimbursement was received
during the audit period was selected for testing to verify the expenditures were in conformance with the
applicable cost principles. Of the 31 claims tested, 4 claims totaling $693,454, each of which were paid to
the same contractor, included costs for labor and project management related to air handling units in
multiple buildings. Due to the magnitude of the exceptions identified, all remaining payments made to this
contractor for which the School Corporation received reimbursement during the audit period were
abstracted and reviewed. Upon review of these claims, additional labor, and project management costs of
$306,745 were identified. The aggregate total of $1,000,199 expended for labor and project management
costs are considered questioned costs as they were not approved by the IDOE prior to being expended as
required by the terms and conditions of the federal award.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
In addition, the School Corporation submitted twice to the IDOE, four different invoices for
expenditures related to the ARP ESSER program. As a result, the School Corporation received duplicate
reimbursements for the expenditures on each of the four invoices, resulting in the School Corporation
receiving $50,000 more than its approved allocation of ARP ESSER funding. The management of the
School Corporation was aware of this error; however, did not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did
they return the funds to the state. The $50,000 is considered questioned costs.
Lastly, the School Corporation submitted to the IDOE a request for reimbursement for expenditures
totaling $12,113 for the Governor Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) program. The School
Corporation received the reimbursement of $12,113 twice from the IDOE. This resulted in the School
Corporation receiving an extra $12,113 of GEER funding that they should not have received. The management
of the School Corporation was aware of this duplicate payment received from the IDOE; however, did
not contact the IDOE to resolve the issue, nor did they return the funds to the state. The $12,113 is
considered questioned costs.
The ineffective internal controls and noncompliance was limited to the items noted above for the
S425C200018 and S425U210013 grant awards.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.403 states in part:
"Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria
in order to be allowable under Federal awards:
(a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be
allocable thereto under these principles.
(b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal
award as to types or amount of cost items. . . .
(g) Be adequately documented. . . ."
34 CFR 76.700 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall comply with § 76.500, the State plan,
applicable statutes, regulations, and approved applications, and shall use Federal funds in accordance with
those statutes, regulations, plan, and applications."
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Indiana Department of Education ESSER III Application Walk Through states in part:
". . . Please budget the appropriate items in the district budget. Be sure to include all requested
items or activities in the budgeted total and include sufficient detail in the narrative boxes below.
Be sure to provide sufficient detail for IDOE to determine the reasonableness, allowability, and
necessity of the proposed activity. You may include additional documentation in the
Attachments section of the Summary Page. . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, costs not approved in the budget were reimbursed and costs requested twice
were reimbursed. In addition, reimbursements received twice were retained by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned costs of $1,062,312 were identified as detailed in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure costs are included in the approved budget,
are only requested once, and are not retained if received in error.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-004
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Earmarking
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Condition and Context
Local educational agencies that receive funds under the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and
Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) are to reserve not less than 20 percent of the funds
to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer
learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school
year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students' academic, social, and emotional
needs and address the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on the student subgroups. This requirement
was set out in the enabling legislation for the funds and further implemented in the Education
Stabilization Relief Fund Application III, which the School Corporation was required to complete for its
award.
As the School Corporation fully expended its ESSER III award during the audit period, earmarking
was tested. The School Corporation, per its application, was required to set aside a total of $329,358 of
ESSER III grant funds to be used to provide additional opportunities to students including summer school,
career coach, and a social emotional academic learning liaison. Of the grant proceeds received by the
School Corporation, a total of $27,840 was expended towards the established set aside. Therefore, only 9
percent of the required 20 percent minimum earmarking requirement was spent. The remaining set aside
amount, $301,518, that was requested for reimbursement, was spent on activities that were not a part of
the earmarking requirement.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER III grant noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.208(b) states in part: "The Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity may adjust
specific Federal award conditions as needed. . . ."
Section 2001(e)(1) of the ARP Act states in part:
"A local educational agency that receives funds under this section—
(1) shall reserve not less than 20 percent of such funds to address learning loss through
the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or
summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended
school year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students'
academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of the
coronavirus on the student subgroups . . ."
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, the required set-aside was not spent by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure required earmarking requirements are met.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-004
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Earmarking
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
22
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Condition and Context
Local educational agencies that receive funds under the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and
Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) are to reserve not less than 20 percent of the funds
to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer
learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school
year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students' academic, social, and emotional
needs and address the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on the student subgroups. This requirement
was set out in the enabling legislation for the funds and further implemented in the Education
Stabilization Relief Fund Application III, which the School Corporation was required to complete for its
award.
As the School Corporation fully expended its ESSER III award during the audit period, earmarking
was tested. The School Corporation, per its application, was required to set aside a total of $329,358 of
ESSER III grant funds to be used to provide additional opportunities to students including summer school,
career coach, and a social emotional academic learning liaison. Of the grant proceeds received by the
School Corporation, a total of $27,840 was expended towards the established set aside. Therefore, only 9
percent of the required 20 percent minimum earmarking requirement was spent. The remaining set aside
amount, $301,518, that was requested for reimbursement, was spent on activities that were not a part of
the earmarking requirement.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER III grant noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.208(b) states in part: "The Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity may adjust
specific Federal award conditions as needed. . . ."
Section 2001(e)(1) of the ARP Act states in part:
"A local educational agency that receives funds under this section—
(1) shall reserve not less than 20 percent of such funds to address learning loss through
the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or
summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended
school year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students'
academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of the
coronavirus on the student subgroups . . ."
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23
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, the required set-aside was not spent by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure required earmarking requirements are met.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-004
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Earmarking
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
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22
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Condition and Context
Local educational agencies that receive funds under the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and
Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) are to reserve not less than 20 percent of the funds
to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer
learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school
year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students' academic, social, and emotional
needs and address the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on the student subgroups. This requirement
was set out in the enabling legislation for the funds and further implemented in the Education
Stabilization Relief Fund Application III, which the School Corporation was required to complete for its
award.
As the School Corporation fully expended its ESSER III award during the audit period, earmarking
was tested. The School Corporation, per its application, was required to set aside a total of $329,358 of
ESSER III grant funds to be used to provide additional opportunities to students including summer school,
career coach, and a social emotional academic learning liaison. Of the grant proceeds received by the
School Corporation, a total of $27,840 was expended towards the established set aside. Therefore, only 9
percent of the required 20 percent minimum earmarking requirement was spent. The remaining set aside
amount, $301,518, that was requested for reimbursement, was spent on activities that were not a part of
the earmarking requirement.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER III grant noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.208(b) states in part: "The Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity may adjust
specific Federal award conditions as needed. . . ."
Section 2001(e)(1) of the ARP Act states in part:
"A local educational agency that receives funds under this section—
(1) shall reserve not less than 20 percent of such funds to address learning loss through
the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or
summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended
school year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students'
academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of the
coronavirus on the student subgroups . . ."
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23
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal
control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance.
As a result, the required set-aside was not spent by the School Corporation.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure required earmarking requirements are met.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-005
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
A property record or capital asset listing which would include a description of the property, a serial
number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award
identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of
federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the
location, and use and condition of the property is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the
School Corporation's capitalization threshold.
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24
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
The School Corporation maintained a detailed listing of capital assets; however, the asset records
provided for audit did not reflect the additions paid with federal funds. The School Corporation utilized
COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund awards, totaling $1,172,148, to partially pay for a large ventilation
project; however, neither the federally purchased equipment nor the construction in progress was included
in the capital asset records. Additionally, the capital asset listing provided did not identify which assets
were purchased with federal dollars.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) states:
"Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number
or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who
holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the
project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use
and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal
and sales price of the property."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, assets purchased in whole or in part with federal dollars were not properly
added to the School Corporation's asset listing. In addition, assets on the listing did not denote whether
federal funds were used to acquire the asset.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records include all the necessary information
and new assets are added.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-005
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
A property record or capital asset listing which would include a description of the property, a serial
number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award
identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of
federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the
location, and use and condition of the property is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the
School Corporation's capitalization threshold.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
24
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
The School Corporation maintained a detailed listing of capital assets; however, the asset records
provided for audit did not reflect the additions paid with federal funds. The School Corporation utilized
COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund awards, totaling $1,172,148, to partially pay for a large ventilation
project; however, neither the federally purchased equipment nor the construction in progress was included
in the capital asset records. Additionally, the capital asset listing provided did not identify which assets
were purchased with federal dollars.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) states:
"Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number
or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who
holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the
project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use
and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal
and sales price of the property."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, assets purchased in whole or in part with federal dollars were not properly
added to the School Corporation's asset listing. In addition, assets on the listing did not denote whether
federal funds were used to acquire the asset.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
25
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records include all the necessary information
and new assets are added.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-005
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Condition and Context
A property record or capital asset listing which would include a description of the property, a serial
number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award
identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of
federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the
location, and use and condition of the property is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the
School Corporation's capitalization threshold.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
24
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
The School Corporation maintained a detailed listing of capital assets; however, the asset records
provided for audit did not reflect the additions paid with federal funds. The School Corporation utilized
COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund awards, totaling $1,172,148, to partially pay for a large ventilation
project; however, neither the federally purchased equipment nor the construction in progress was included
in the capital asset records. Additionally, the capital asset listing provided did not identify which assets
were purchased with federal dollars.
The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) states:
"Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number
or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who
holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the
project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use
and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal
and sales price of the property."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, assets purchased in whole or in part with federal dollars were not properly
added to the School Corporation's asset listing. In addition, assets on the listing did not denote whether
federal funds were used to acquire the asset.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
25
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal
controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records include all the necessary information
and new assets are added.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
27
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U
Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The
prior audit finding number was 2021-004.
Condition and Context
Annual Data Report
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal
controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective
in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was
required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via
JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current
period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data
reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual;
however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors.
The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit
period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were
not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13,
2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023.
Reimbursement Requests
The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement
requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are
reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the
prevention, or detection and correction, of errors.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
26
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education
Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues
identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests
for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in
grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree
with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not
supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost.
As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested.
Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for
testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the
noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part:
"The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following:
. . .
(2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal
award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328
and 200.329. . . ."
34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format
that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other
responsibilities under the program."
34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with
program requirements."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation.
Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls
consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements
of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would
implement these policies.
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
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CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
Effect
Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the
internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests
were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records.
Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of
the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation.
Questioned Costs
Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of
internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting
documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-007
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Special
Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Audit Finding: Material Weakness
Condition and Context
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented an effective system of internal
controls to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance. The School Corporation contracted with a project
manager who obtained the required certified payrolls from the contractor but there was no oversight or
review process at the School Corporation level to ensure compliance.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation,
which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented
internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect
the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal control, and
procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls,
including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed,
the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper
system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that would provide segregation of duties to
ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
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FINDING 2023-007
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Special
Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Audit Finding: Material Weakness
Condition and Context
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented an effective system of internal
controls to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance. The School Corporation contracted with a project
manager who obtained the required certified payrolls from the contractor but there was no oversight or
review process at the School Corporation level to ensure compliance.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation,
which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented
internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect
the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal control, and
procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls,
including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed,
the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper
system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that would provide segregation of duties to
ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
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FINDING 2023-007
Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Special
Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Assistance Listings Number: 84.425U
Federal Award Number and Year (or Other Identifying Number): S425U210013
Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education
Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements
Audit Finding: Material Weakness
Condition and Context
The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented an effective system of internal
controls to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance. The School Corporation contracted with a project
manager who obtained the required certified payrolls from the contractor but there was no oversight or
review process at the School Corporation level to ensure compliance.
The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period.
Criteria
2 CFR 200.303 states in part:
"The non-Federal entity must:
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
(Continued)
(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides
reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in
compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal
award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for
Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."
Cause
A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation,
which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented
internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect
the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal control, and
procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies.
Effect
Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls,
including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed,
the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material
noncompliance.
Questioned Costs
There were no questioned costs identified.
Recommendation
We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper
system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that would provide segregation of duties to
ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place.
Views of Responsible Officials
For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
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