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.