Audit 295993

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$14.73M
Findings
2
Programs
23
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-20

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
382277 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - AB
958719 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - AB

Contacts

Name Title Type
ZQDJM4X8CD64 Shaunna Cornwell Auditee
2707462200 Shelly Compton Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of fair value of the goods received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected to use indirect cost rate as defined by the grantor in the following programs: Child Nutrition Cluster Special Education Cluster Education Stabilization Fund The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Bowling Green Independent School District (the "District") under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (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, changes in net position or cash flows of the District.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of fair value of the goods received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected to use indirect cost rate as defined by the grantor in the following programs: Child Nutrition Cluster Special Education Cluster Education Stabilization Fund There were no subrecipients during the fiscal year
Title: Loans and Loan Guarantees Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of fair value of the goods received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected to use indirect cost rate as defined by the grantor in the following programs: Child Nutrition Cluster Special Education Cluster Education Stabilization Fund The District did not have any loans or loan guarantee programs required to be reported on the schedule.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of fair value of the goods received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected to use indirect cost rate as defined by the grantor in the following programs: Child Nutrition Cluster Special Education Cluster Education Stabilization Fund The District has elected to use indirect cost rate as defined by the grantor in the following programs: Child Nutrition Cluster Special Education Cluster Education Stablization Fund

Finding Details

Department of Education 2023-002 Pass through Kentucky Department of Education; COVID-19 Education Stabliziation Fund - Assistance Listing No. 84.425; Grant period - Year ended June 30, 2023 Criteria and Condition: 2 CFR 200.303 requires the non-federal entity to establish and maintain effective internal controls over compliane with Federal statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award including proper tracking of grant expenditures or compliance. Cause: Wages paid from the Education Stabilization Fund were paid at rates different than the rates approved for the year Effect: Disbursements could be made using COVID-19 Stabilization Funds that are not in compliance with grant requirements Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were incurred form this finding Context: A sample of 40 payroll checks, from a population of 1,579 payroll checks, was selected for audit procedures. Of the 40 payroll checks tested, we noted one check was paid at a rate different than the rate approved for the year. Recommendation: Controls should be monitored to ensure that payroll is paid at approved rates
Department of Education 2023-002 Pass through Kentucky Department of Education; COVID-19 Education Stabliziation Fund - Assistance Listing No. 84.425; Grant period - Year ended June 30, 2023 Criteria and Condition: 2 CFR 200.303 requires the non-federal entity to establish and maintain effective internal controls over compliane with Federal statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award including proper tracking of grant expenditures or compliance. Cause: Wages paid from the Education Stabilization Fund were paid at rates different than the rates approved for the year Effect: Disbursements could be made using COVID-19 Stabilization Funds that are not in compliance with grant requirements Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were incurred form this finding Context: A sample of 40 payroll checks, from a population of 1,579 payroll checks, was selected for audit procedures. Of the 40 payroll checks tested, we noted one check was paid at a rate different than the rate approved for the year. Recommendation: Controls should be monitored to ensure that payroll is paid at approved rates