Audit 295845

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$883,936
Findings
4
Programs
8
Organization: Amani Public Charter School (NY)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-19

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
381092 2023-001 Material Weakness - F
381093 2023-001 Material Weakness - F
957534 2023-001 Material Weakness - F
957535 2023-001 Material Weakness - F

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $247,755 Yes 1
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $70,746 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $44,259 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $31,060 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $19,577 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $10,405 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $10,000 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $628 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
FBKDCV9J6YC5 Bruce Tanner Auditee
9146686450 Jacqueline Lee Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The above schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Amani Public Charter School and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Amani Public Charter School has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Amani Public Charter School has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Identification of the Federal Program Assistance Listing (AL) 84.425 Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) / Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Criteria Requirements per section 2 CFR Section 200.313(d)(2) of the Uniform Guidance state that a physical inventory of any property purchased with Federal Funds must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of condition During our audit we noted the Charter School did not adhere to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual and federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the awards received as they did not perform an inventory count at least every two years for assets purchased with Federal funds. Cause Management’s internal control procedures did not identify the need for a property inventory count on a bi -annual basis. The procedure was included in the Charter School’s internal financial policies and procedures manual as required but the actual count did not occur. Effect or Potential Effect Without a regular inventory count, property and equipment could be lost or stolen and would not be identified in a timely manner. Questioned Costs N/A Recommendation We recommend the Charter School adheres to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual to perform inventory audits over assets purchased with Federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding and we will update our internal controls and perform a physical count of all capital assets to ensure assets purchased with Federal funds are properly inventoried. Auditor’s Evaluation of the Views of Responsible Officials Management’s response is appropriate to address the finding. If properly implemented, management’s response would include procedures to prevent reoccurrence in the future.
Identification of the Federal Program Assistance Listing (AL) 84.425 Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) / Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Criteria Requirements per section 2 CFR Section 200.313(d)(2) of the Uniform Guidance state that a physical inventory of any property purchased with Federal Funds must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of condition During our audit we noted the Charter School did not adhere to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual and federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the awards received as they did not perform an inventory count at least every two years for assets purchased with Federal funds. Cause Management’s internal control procedures did not identify the need for a property inventory count on a bi -annual basis. The procedure was included in the Charter School’s internal financial policies and procedures manual as required but the actual count did not occur. Effect or Potential Effect Without a regular inventory count, property and equipment could be lost or stolen and would not be identified in a timely manner. Questioned Costs N/A Recommendation We recommend the Charter School adheres to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual to perform inventory audits over assets purchased with Federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding and we will update our internal controls and perform a physical count of all capital assets to ensure assets purchased with Federal funds are properly inventoried. Auditor’s Evaluation of the Views of Responsible Officials Management’s response is appropriate to address the finding. If properly implemented, management’s response would include procedures to prevent reoccurrence in the future.
Identification of the Federal Program Assistance Listing (AL) 84.425 Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) / Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Criteria Requirements per section 2 CFR Section 200.313(d)(2) of the Uniform Guidance state that a physical inventory of any property purchased with Federal Funds must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of condition During our audit we noted the Charter School did not adhere to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual and federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the awards received as they did not perform an inventory count at least every two years for assets purchased with Federal funds. Cause Management’s internal control procedures did not identify the need for a property inventory count on a bi -annual basis. The procedure was included in the Charter School’s internal financial policies and procedures manual as required but the actual count did not occur. Effect or Potential Effect Without a regular inventory count, property and equipment could be lost or stolen and would not be identified in a timely manner. Questioned Costs N/A Recommendation We recommend the Charter School adheres to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual to perform inventory audits over assets purchased with Federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding and we will update our internal controls and perform a physical count of all capital assets to ensure assets purchased with Federal funds are properly inventoried. Auditor’s Evaluation of the Views of Responsible Officials Management’s response is appropriate to address the finding. If properly implemented, management’s response would include procedures to prevent reoccurrence in the future.
Identification of the Federal Program Assistance Listing (AL) 84.425 Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) / Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Criteria Requirements per section 2 CFR Section 200.313(d)(2) of the Uniform Guidance state that a physical inventory of any property purchased with Federal Funds must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of condition During our audit we noted the Charter School did not adhere to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual and federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the awards received as they did not perform an inventory count at least every two years for assets purchased with Federal funds. Cause Management’s internal control procedures did not identify the need for a property inventory count on a bi -annual basis. The procedure was included in the Charter School’s internal financial policies and procedures manual as required but the actual count did not occur. Effect or Potential Effect Without a regular inventory count, property and equipment could be lost or stolen and would not be identified in a timely manner. Questioned Costs N/A Recommendation We recommend the Charter School adheres to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual to perform inventory audits over assets purchased with Federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding and we will update our internal controls and perform a physical count of all capital assets to ensure assets purchased with Federal funds are properly inventoried. Auditor’s Evaluation of the Views of Responsible Officials Management’s response is appropriate to address the finding. If properly implemented, management’s response would include procedures to prevent reoccurrence in the future.