Audit 299047

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.56M
Findings
80
Programs
28
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-28

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
386732 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386733 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386734 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386735 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386736 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386737 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386738 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386739 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386740 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386741 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386742 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386743 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386744 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386745 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386746 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386747 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386748 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386749 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
386750 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386751 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386752 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386753 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386754 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386755 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386756 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386757 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386758 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386759 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386760 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
386761 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386762 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386763 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386764 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386765 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386766 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386767 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386768 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386769 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386770 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
386771 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963174 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963175 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963176 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963177 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963178 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963179 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963180 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963181 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963182 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963183 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963184 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963185 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963186 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963187 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963188 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963189 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963190 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963191 2023-009 Material Weakness - B
963192 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963193 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963194 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963195 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963196 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963197 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963198 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963199 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963200 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963201 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963202 2023-010 Material Weakness - I
963203 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963204 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963205 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963206 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963207 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963208 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963209 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963210 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963211 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963212 2023-011 Material Weakness - L
963213 2023-011 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Esser II Formula $912,212 Yes 1
84.027 8013 - Idea Grants to States (2022-23) $340,930 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program (2022-23) $273,494 Yes 3
84.371 Miclsd Subgrantees $203,773 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program (2022-23) $139,040 Yes 3
84.010 Title I, Part A - Educationally Deprived 2223 $127,587 - 0
84.010 Title I, Part A - Educationally Deprived 2122 $117,532 - 0
84.010 6010 - Rag Funds $82,071 - 0
84.425 Arp/esser III Formula $57,026 Yes 1
10.555 National School Lunch Program (2021-22) $52,358 Yes 3
84.424 Title Iv, Part A 2223 $45,053 - 0
10.555 Entitlement Commodities - 2023 $44,089 Yes 3
10.553 School Breakfast Program (2021-22) $26,740 Yes 3
10.555 Supply Chain Assistance (2021-22) $18,924 Yes 3
84.173 8053 - Idea Preschool (2022-23) $17,239 - 0
10.555 Bonus Commodities - 2023 $11,512 Yes 3
10.555 Supply Chain Assistance (2022-23) $11,289 Yes 3
10.559 Sfsp Operating (2021-22) $9,548 Yes 3
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program (2022-23) $2,184 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Local Level Costs $628 - 0
93.778 22-23 Medicaid Outreach / Medicaid Cluster $199 - 0
84.424 Title Iv, Part A 2122 $160 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program (2021-22) $147 - 0
10.559 National School Lunch Program-Extended Sfsp (2021- $0 Yes 3
84.367 Title Ii, Part A - Improving Teacher Quality State Grants 2122 $0 - 0
84.425 Esser I Formula $0 Yes 1
84.425 Geer II Teacher & Support Staff Payments $0 Yes 1
84.027 8013 - Idea Grants to States (2021-22) $0 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
E8PMXS923GC9 Mark Graham Auditee
2318303700 Joe Verlin Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Academy's financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable and have been identified in the Schedule. Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met. The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both the actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue, and accounts payable items at both the beginning and the end of the fiscal year have been reported. Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the grant financial reports. The amounts on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. The Academy has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate to recover indirect costs as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System (the “Academy”) 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. 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 Academy.
Title: Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Academy's financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable and have been identified in the Schedule. Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met. The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both the actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue, and accounts payable items at both the beginning and the end of the fiscal year have been reported. Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the grant financial reports. The amounts on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. The Academy has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate to recover indirect costs as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Academy's financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable and have been identified in the Schedule. Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met. The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both the actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue, and accounts payable items at both the beginning and the end of the fiscal year have been reported. Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the grant financial reports. The amounts on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. The Academy has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate to recover indirect costs as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 3 - Noncash Assistance Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Academy's financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable and have been identified in the Schedule. Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met. The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both the actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue, and accounts payable items at both the beginning and the end of the fiscal year have been reported. Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the grant financial reports. The amounts on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. The Academy has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate to recover indirect costs as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A The value of the noncash assistance received was determined in accordance with the provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The grantee received no noncash assistance during the year ended June 30, 2023 that is not included on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
Title: Note 4 - Reconciliation to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Academy's financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable and have been identified in the Schedule. Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met. The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both the actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue, and accounts payable items at both the beginning and the end of the fiscal year have been reported. Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the grant financial reports. The amounts on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. The Academy has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate to recover indirect costs as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A Page 56 of the .pdf reconciles federal revenues reported in the fund financial statements to the federal expenditures reported in the Schedule.

Finding Details

Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Documentation and Internal Controls over Disbursements Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) Federal programs U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers U.S. Department of Education: • Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Academy to establish internal controls over disbursements related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Academy's policies require an independent review of expenditures. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented on our disbursements selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Academy not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. The Academy is at increased risk of unallowable costs being charged to federal programs without being detected by its internal controls. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Academy follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that competitive bids be obtained for the procurement of supplies, material and equipment when the total amount of purchases from a single vendor is expected to reach $28,048. The Academy is also required to document whether a vendor is suspended or debarred from doing business with the Federal government. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that one contract file tested had the required bid documentation. However, the Academy did not verify that the vendor selected for testing was not suspended or debarred. Cause. The Academy does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with MDE and federal requirements. Effect. The Academy did not follow requirements to check whether a vendor is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy verify that any vendors or contractors selected are verified as neither suspended or debarred per the SAM.gov website prior to awarding the bid, and, that the Academy retain documentation of their verification in the bid file.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.
Reporting Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Agriculture ‐ • Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559); Passed through MDE; All project numbers Criteria. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that monthly meal claims be submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Academy's procurement process, we noted that the Academy had not been reimbursed for its May 2023 meal claims. Cause. The Academy was in the process of transitioning its management team when the meal counts were due to be logged into the MDE website. As a result, the food service director was left without account access to log the meal claims. Upon having an account with MDE activated, the claims were submitted for reimbursement. But, the May 2023 meal claims were deemed late and reimbursement was disallowed. Effect. The Academy did not follow MDE's requirements to timely report the May 2023 meal claims and is in the process of appealing the forfeited reimbursement. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no disallowed costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Academy continue with its process of timely submitting meal claim data, and, establishing a transition and/or contingency plan should the need for new account access arise in future reporting periods.