Audit 296611

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$3.91M
Findings
20
Programs
12
Organization: Cairo School District No. 1 (IL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-22

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
383557 2023-003 - - P
383558 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
383559 2023-003 - - P
383560 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
383561 2023-003 - - P
383562 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
383563 2023-003 - - P
383564 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
383565 2023-003 - - P
383566 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
959999 2023-003 - - P
960000 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
960001 2023-003 - - P
960002 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
960003 2023-003 - - P
960004 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
960005 2023-003 - - P
960006 2023-004 Material Weakness - B
960007 2023-003 - - P
960008 2023-004 Material Weakness - B

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $2.49M Yes 2
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $33,481 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $32,599 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $25,917 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $18,884 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $6,094 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $4,423 - 0
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $3,289 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $2,355 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $1,209 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $1,018 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $628 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
MUYXKN1YV7R4 Rashata Cross Auditee
6182013579 Jeffrey C. Stroder, CPA Auditor
No contacts on file

Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federalgrant activity of Cairo School District No. 1 and is presented on the modified cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee elected not to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federalgrant activity of Cairo School District No. 1 and is presented on the modified cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.
Title: Indirect Facilities & Administration Costs Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federalgrant activity of Cairo School District No. 1 and is presented on the modified cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee elected not to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The auditee elected not to use the 10% de minimis cost rate
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federalgrant activity of Cairo School District No. 1 and is presented on the modified cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee elected not to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. Of the federal expenditures presented in the schedule, Cairo School District No. 1 provided no federal awards to subrecipients.
Title: Non-Cash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federalgrant activity of Cairo School District No. 1 and is presented on the modified cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee elected not to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The following amounts were expended in the form of non-cash assistance by Cairo School District No. 1 and should be included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards: Non-Cash Commodities (CFDA 10.555) $15,748; Other Non-Cash Assistance - Dept. of Defense Fruits & Vegetables $3,136; Total Non-Cash $18,884

Finding Details

Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.
Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection Form on time. The 2022 Data Collection Form was not filed until May 23, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Data Collection Form must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The District is not in compliane with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Cause: The District requested assistance from teh auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Management's Response: The auditors discussed the issue with the District. A new checklist will be used with audit completion to ensure timely submission for the 2023 fiscal year.
Criteria: For internal controls, expenditures should be adequately authorized by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, and this authorization should be documented. Condition: The District did not have adequate documentation of approval for all expenditures. We tested 40 disbursements made from the Education Stabilization Fund grant program and found 12 disbursements missing the necessary documentation. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Total expenditures of the program were $2,737,716 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The 12 disbursements without documentation of an approval totaled $408,652. Effect: Increases the risk that inappropriate expenditures could be applied to the grant program resulting in overcharging the grant for costs incurred. Our test was a statistical sample of 40 expenditures and 12 did not have supervisory approval. Cause: The District was not aware that the approval by an authorized individual, such as the Superintendent, needed to be documented on the invoices before payment was made. Recommendation: We recommend the District provide proper documentation of approval by the Superintendent or other appropriate individual independent of the check preparation process, for payment of invoices. Management's Response: The Superintendent will begin initialing each invoice to document his approval going forward.