Audit 298782

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$48.32M
Findings
2
Programs
16
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
386440 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
962882 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
MNM8WLBH5DZ5 Cynthia Anthony Auditee
2059296307 Jeri Groce Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Lawson State Community College (the College) 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 Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College did not elect to charge a de minimis rate of 10% for all federal awards. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Lawson State Community College (the College) 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 Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance).
Title: 2. INDIRECT COST RATES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Lawson State Community College (the College) 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 Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College did not elect to charge a de minimis rate of 10% for all federal awards. The College did not elect to charge a de minimis rate of 10% for all federal awards.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-004 – Reporting (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education, Assistance listing # 84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: 2 CFR 200.328-300 establish requirements for designing and monitoring internal controls over reporting requirements of a non-federal entity. Controls should be implemented to ensure accurate and complete reporting compliance. Condition: We selected a sample of 2 reports submitted for the HEERF program during the year. For both the annual and quarterly report examined, there was no documentation of a control such as reviewing and approving the report prior to submission. In addition, the annual report programmatic data source documentation varied from the data reported for several items. Cause: The College had a team managing the COVID funds due to their unique nature. While they were contact with each other about the program and reports, documentation of a review and approval was not available. The annual report included programmatic accomplishments and the report provided to support the data had several variances. Effect: The College did not properly implement documentation of internal controls to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding grant reporting to include documentation of controls such as review and approvals to ensure documentation is retained to support compliance requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2023-004 – Reporting (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education, Assistance listing # 84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: 2 CFR 200.328-300 establish requirements for designing and monitoring internal controls over reporting requirements of a non-federal entity. Controls should be implemented to ensure accurate and complete reporting compliance. Condition: We selected a sample of 2 reports submitted for the HEERF program during the year. For both the annual and quarterly report examined, there was no documentation of a control such as reviewing and approving the report prior to submission. In addition, the annual report programmatic data source documentation varied from the data reported for several items. Cause: The College had a team managing the COVID funds due to their unique nature. While they were contact with each other about the program and reports, documentation of a review and approval was not available. The annual report included programmatic accomplishments and the report provided to support the data had several variances. Effect: The College did not properly implement documentation of internal controls to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding grant reporting to include documentation of controls such as review and approvals to ensure documentation is retained to support compliance requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.