Audit 301409

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$15.85M
Findings
2
Programs
19
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-31

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
390724 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N
967166 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N

Contacts

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W5ZHDAXY8S79 Leah Begay Auditee
9282831099 Dennis V Maschke Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The District used an indirect cost rate that was approved by the Arizona Department of Education. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the District's federal grant activity for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District.
Title: FEDERAL ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBERS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The District used an indirect cost rate that was approved by the Arizona Department of Education. The program titles and Federal Assistance Listings numbers were obtained from the federal or passthrough grantor or the 2023 Federal Assistance Listings. When no Federal Assistance Listings number had been assigned to a program, the 2-digit federal agency identifier and the federal contract number were used. When there was no federal contract number, the 2-digit federal agency identifier and the word “unknown” were used.
Title: NON-CASH ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The District used an indirect cost rate that was approved by the Arizona Department of Education. Food donations as reported for the Child Nutrition Cluster represents the amount of donated food used during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Commodities are valued at fair value at the time of donation.

Finding Details

2023-001 Davis-Bacon Act Compliance CFDA Number 84.041 Program Title Impact Aid Federal Agency U.S. Department of Education Compliance Requirement N. Special Tests and Provisions Finding Type Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Questioned Costs N/A Repeat Finding: Yes, Similar to 2022-001. Condition/Context: The District did not retain documentation sufficient to determine the Davis-Bacon compliance clause was included in advertised specifications for one construction project paid with federal Impact Aid funds. Criteria: Department of Labor (DOL) 29 CFR part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction. Non-federal entities shall include in their federally funded construction contracts in excess of $2,000, that are subject to the Wage Rate Requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the U.S. Department of Labor weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). This reporting is often done using Optional Form WH-347, which includes the required statement of compliance. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the notification requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. As a result, the contractor could be subject to penalties and fines, and possible debarment from federal contracting if prevailing wages were not paid. Cause: The District did not have the adequate review procedures in place to ensure bid documents included notification that federal Impact Aid monies were to be used for payment of the construction projects and the contractors needed to be in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Recommendation: We recommend that the District establish proper review procedures of bid documents to ensure that any federally funded construction projects in excess of $2,000 the contractors are notified the projects are being funded with federal Impact Aid funds and the contractors are required to be in compliance with the Davis Bacon Act.
2023-001 Davis-Bacon Act Compliance CFDA Number 84.041 Program Title Impact Aid Federal Agency U.S. Department of Education Compliance Requirement N. Special Tests and Provisions Finding Type Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Questioned Costs N/A Repeat Finding: Yes, Similar to 2022-001. Condition/Context: The District did not retain documentation sufficient to determine the Davis-Bacon compliance clause was included in advertised specifications for one construction project paid with federal Impact Aid funds. Criteria: Department of Labor (DOL) 29 CFR part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction. Non-federal entities shall include in their federally funded construction contracts in excess of $2,000, that are subject to the Wage Rate Requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the U.S. Department of Labor weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). This reporting is often done using Optional Form WH-347, which includes the required statement of compliance. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the notification requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. As a result, the contractor could be subject to penalties and fines, and possible debarment from federal contracting if prevailing wages were not paid. Cause: The District did not have the adequate review procedures in place to ensure bid documents included notification that federal Impact Aid monies were to be used for payment of the construction projects and the contractors needed to be in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Recommendation: We recommend that the District establish proper review procedures of bid documents to ensure that any federally funded construction projects in excess of $2,000 the contractors are notified the projects are being funded with federal Impact Aid funds and the contractors are required to be in compliance with the Davis Bacon Act.