Audit 294457

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.84M
Findings
4
Programs
14
Organization: Hermitage School District (AR)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-11

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
375389 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
375390 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
951831 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
951832 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
RVQ9Q84QR3U7 Ladonna Spain Auditee
8704632246 Matt Fink, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Medicaid Funding (SEFA Note 4) Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation (SEFA Note 1) - The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Hermitage School District No. 12 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in financial position of the District. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (SEFA Note 2) - Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the regulatory basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance (SEFA Note 3) During the year ended June 30, 2023, the District received Medicaid funding of $17,315 from the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Such payments are not considered Federal awards expended, and therefore, are not included in the above Schedule.
Title: Nonmonetary Assistance (SEFA Notes 5 and 6) Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation (SEFA Note 1) - The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Hermitage School District No. 12 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in financial position of the District. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (SEFA Note 2) - Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the regulatory basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance (SEFA Note 3) Nonmonetary assistance is reported at the approximate value as provided by the U. S. Department of Defense through an agreement with the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Nonmonetary assistance is reported at the approximate value as provided by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
Title: Federal ALN Not Available For Certain Program(s) (SEFA Note 7) Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation (SEFA Note 1) - The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Hermitage School District No. 12 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in financial position of the District. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (SEFA Note 2) - Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the regulatory basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance (SEFA Note 3) The Federal ALN was not available. An alternative identifying number was utilized.

Finding Details

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COVID-19 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - AL NUMBER 84.425U PASS-THROUGH NUMBER 0601 AUDIT PERIOD - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 2023-001. Special Tests and Provisions Criteria or specific requirement: The Davis-Bacon Act requires all contractors and subcontractors performing work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000, financed by Federal funds, to pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor. Non-federal entities are to include in the applicable construction contracts a requirement that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act and the Department of Labor regulations. Condition: The District paid $245,750 for installation of an HVAC system from the Education Stabilization Fund without obtaining a written contract that included the prevailing wage rate clause. Cause: Lack of internal controls and management oversight. Effect: The District did not comply with the notification requirements regarding compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Context: Examined all payments/contracts for facility repairs and improvements paid from the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendation: The District should contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance regarding this matter and implement proper controls over program expenditures. Views of responsible officials: The Superintendent will contact the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance as a new employee to the district regarding this previous year matter, seek to clarify newly implemented controls for program expenditures, and implement program controls and DESE recommended controls regarding expenditures from the Education Stabilization Fund.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COVID-19 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - AL NUMBER 84.425U PASS-THROUGH NUMBER 0601 AUDIT PERIOD - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 2023-001. Special Tests and Provisions Criteria or specific requirement: The Davis-Bacon Act requires all contractors and subcontractors performing work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000, financed by Federal funds, to pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor. Non-federal entities are to include in the applicable construction contracts a requirement that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act and the Department of Labor regulations. Condition: The District paid $245,750 for installation of an HVAC system from the Education Stabilization Fund without obtaining a written contract that included the prevailing wage rate clause. Cause: Lack of internal controls and management oversight. Effect: The District did not comply with the notification requirements regarding compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Context: Examined all payments/contracts for facility repairs and improvements paid from the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendation: The District should contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance regarding this matter and implement proper controls over program expenditures. Views of responsible officials: The Superintendent will contact the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance as a new employee to the district regarding this previous year matter, seek to clarify newly implemented controls for program expenditures, and implement program controls and DESE recommended controls regarding expenditures from the Education Stabilization Fund.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COVID-19 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - AL NUMBER 84.425U PASS-THROUGH NUMBER 0601 AUDIT PERIOD - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 2023-001. Special Tests and Provisions Criteria or specific requirement: The Davis-Bacon Act requires all contractors and subcontractors performing work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000, financed by Federal funds, to pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor. Non-federal entities are to include in the applicable construction contracts a requirement that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act and the Department of Labor regulations. Condition: The District paid $245,750 for installation of an HVAC system from the Education Stabilization Fund without obtaining a written contract that included the prevailing wage rate clause. Cause: Lack of internal controls and management oversight. Effect: The District did not comply with the notification requirements regarding compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Context: Examined all payments/contracts for facility repairs and improvements paid from the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendation: The District should contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance regarding this matter and implement proper controls over program expenditures. Views of responsible officials: The Superintendent will contact the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance as a new employee to the district regarding this previous year matter, seek to clarify newly implemented controls for program expenditures, and implement program controls and DESE recommended controls regarding expenditures from the Education Stabilization Fund.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COVID-19 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - AL NUMBER 84.425U PASS-THROUGH NUMBER 0601 AUDIT PERIOD - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 2023-001. Special Tests and Provisions Criteria or specific requirement: The Davis-Bacon Act requires all contractors and subcontractors performing work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000, financed by Federal funds, to pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor. Non-federal entities are to include in the applicable construction contracts a requirement that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act and the Department of Labor regulations. Condition: The District paid $245,750 for installation of an HVAC system from the Education Stabilization Fund without obtaining a written contract that included the prevailing wage rate clause. Cause: Lack of internal controls and management oversight. Effect: The District did not comply with the notification requirements regarding compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Context: Examined all payments/contracts for facility repairs and improvements paid from the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendation: The District should contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance regarding this matter and implement proper controls over program expenditures. Views of responsible officials: The Superintendent will contact the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance as a new employee to the district regarding this previous year matter, seek to clarify newly implemented controls for program expenditures, and implement program controls and DESE recommended controls regarding expenditures from the Education Stabilization Fund.