Audit 296639

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$943,676
Findings
4
Programs
12
Organization: Unified School District No. 307 (KS)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-22
Auditor: Ssc CPAS P A

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
383591 2023-001 Material Weakness - P
383592 2023-001 Material Weakness - P
960033 2023-001 Material Weakness - P
960034 2023-001 Material Weakness - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
YJZBXT4GSJ75 Cher Richards Auditee
7859145602 Timothy D Bannwarth Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the regulatory basis of accounting, as described in Note 2 to the District’s financial statement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: In accordance with Section 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.412 the District is allowed to elect to use the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate. The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Unified School District No. 307 (the District) and is presented on the regulatory basis of accounting. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 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 aggregate cash and unencumbered cash balance and the aggregate receipts and expenditures of the District as described in Note 2 to the District’s financial statement.

Finding Details

2023-001 Preparation of and Internal Controls over Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Preparation (Material Weakness) Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Program Names: Education Stabilization Fund and Disaster Grant – Public Assistance Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425 and 97.036 Award Period: June 30, 2023 Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, the District is required to prepare a schedule of federal expenditures, which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with §200.502. An effective internal control system exists if controls are effective in preventing or detecting material misstatements in the preparation of the schedule of federal expenditures of federal awards (the schedule). It provides reasonable assurance for the reliability of financial information and compliance with laws and regulations. Condition: We have determined that there was an inadequate design of internal control over the preparation of the schedule during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The current financial reporting process does not ensure accuracy and completeness in the preparation of the schedule by the District, as required by Uniform Guidance. Cause: The District’s policies and procedures were not designed to ensure the District’s preparation of the schedule in conformity with Uniform Guidance. Effect: The District did not prepare the schedule in conformity with Uniform Guidance. This increases the likelihood of a material misstatement and noncompliance with laws and regulations. Recommendation: We recommend the Board of Education and management review the financial reporting process. Once this review is complete, the District should then perform a risk assessment to determine the best way to implement appropriate internal controls over financial reporting to ensure that the District prepares the schedule conformity with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and plans to develop proper written policies and procedures for the internal control over compliance to ensure accuracy and completeness in the District’s preparation of the schedule as required by Uniform Guidance.
2023-001 Preparation of and Internal Controls over Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Preparation (Material Weakness) Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Program Names: Education Stabilization Fund and Disaster Grant – Public Assistance Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425 and 97.036 Award Period: June 30, 2023 Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, the District is required to prepare a schedule of federal expenditures, which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with §200.502. An effective internal control system exists if controls are effective in preventing or detecting material misstatements in the preparation of the schedule of federal expenditures of federal awards (the schedule). It provides reasonable assurance for the reliability of financial information and compliance with laws and regulations. Condition: We have determined that there was an inadequate design of internal control over the preparation of the schedule during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The current financial reporting process does not ensure accuracy and completeness in the preparation of the schedule by the District, as required by Uniform Guidance. Cause: The District’s policies and procedures were not designed to ensure the District’s preparation of the schedule in conformity with Uniform Guidance. Effect: The District did not prepare the schedule in conformity with Uniform Guidance. This increases the likelihood of a material misstatement and noncompliance with laws and regulations. Recommendation: We recommend the Board of Education and management review the financial reporting process. Once this review is complete, the District should then perform a risk assessment to determine the best way to implement appropriate internal controls over financial reporting to ensure that the District prepares the schedule conformity with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and plans to develop proper written policies and procedures for the internal control over compliance to ensure accuracy and completeness in the District’s preparation of the schedule as required by Uniform Guidance.
2023-001 Preparation of and Internal Controls over Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Preparation (Material Weakness) Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Program Names: Education Stabilization Fund and Disaster Grant – Public Assistance Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425 and 97.036 Award Period: June 30, 2023 Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, the District is required to prepare a schedule of federal expenditures, which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with §200.502. An effective internal control system exists if controls are effective in preventing or detecting material misstatements in the preparation of the schedule of federal expenditures of federal awards (the schedule). It provides reasonable assurance for the reliability of financial information and compliance with laws and regulations. Condition: We have determined that there was an inadequate design of internal control over the preparation of the schedule during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The current financial reporting process does not ensure accuracy and completeness in the preparation of the schedule by the District, as required by Uniform Guidance. Cause: The District’s policies and procedures were not designed to ensure the District’s preparation of the schedule in conformity with Uniform Guidance. Effect: The District did not prepare the schedule in conformity with Uniform Guidance. This increases the likelihood of a material misstatement and noncompliance with laws and regulations. Recommendation: We recommend the Board of Education and management review the financial reporting process. Once this review is complete, the District should then perform a risk assessment to determine the best way to implement appropriate internal controls over financial reporting to ensure that the District prepares the schedule conformity with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and plans to develop proper written policies and procedures for the internal control over compliance to ensure accuracy and completeness in the District’s preparation of the schedule as required by Uniform Guidance.
2023-001 Preparation of and Internal Controls over Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Preparation (Material Weakness) Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Program Names: Education Stabilization Fund and Disaster Grant – Public Assistance Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425 and 97.036 Award Period: June 30, 2023 Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, the District is required to prepare a schedule of federal expenditures, which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with §200.502. An effective internal control system exists if controls are effective in preventing or detecting material misstatements in the preparation of the schedule of federal expenditures of federal awards (the schedule). It provides reasonable assurance for the reliability of financial information and compliance with laws and regulations. Condition: We have determined that there was an inadequate design of internal control over the preparation of the schedule during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The current financial reporting process does not ensure accuracy and completeness in the preparation of the schedule by the District, as required by Uniform Guidance. Cause: The District’s policies and procedures were not designed to ensure the District’s preparation of the schedule in conformity with Uniform Guidance. Effect: The District did not prepare the schedule in conformity with Uniform Guidance. This increases the likelihood of a material misstatement and noncompliance with laws and regulations. Recommendation: We recommend the Board of Education and management review the financial reporting process. Once this review is complete, the District should then perform a risk assessment to determine the best way to implement appropriate internal controls over financial reporting to ensure that the District prepares the schedule conformity with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and plans to develop proper written policies and procedures for the internal control over compliance to ensure accuracy and completeness in the District’s preparation of the schedule as required by Uniform Guidance.