Audit 296394

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$16.53M
Findings
14
Programs
13
Organization: Easton Area School District (PA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-21

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
382789 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
382790 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
382791 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
382792 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
382793 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
382794 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
382795 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
959231 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
959232 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
959233 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
959234 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
959235 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
959236 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
959237 2023-003 Material Weakness - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
M1N7J8ENZFF7 Hans E Baltzersen Auditee
6102502400 Jeffrey Weiss Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE E: RISK-BASED AUDIT APPROACH Accounting Policies: The federal programs as listed in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are accounted for by the School District in the General Fund for U.S. Department of Education and in the Food Service Fund for U.S. Department of Agriculture programs. The School District uses the modified accrual method of recording transactions except a noted for the accounting of donated commodities in Note C. Revenues are recorded when measurable and available. Expenditures are recorded when incurred. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The entitiy did not use the de minimis cost rate The 2023 threshold for determining Type A programs is $750,000. Three Type A programs were audited as major programs. The amount expended under programs audited as major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2023, totaled $13,588,190 or 82.22% of total federal awards.

Finding Details

2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.
2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.