Audit 302163

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$7.48M
Findings
6
Programs
15
Organization: Red River Parish School Board (LA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-04-02

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
392039 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
392040 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
392041 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
968481 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
968482 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
968483 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N

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UY2KMXCDBL19 David Jones Auditee
3189324081 Josh Trahan Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School Board's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School Board used the indirect cost rates approved by the grantor agencies. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all Federal award programs of the Red River Parish School Board (the School Board). The information in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 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). The School Board reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the School Board's basic financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies are included on the schedule. Because the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents only a selected portion of the operations of the School Board, it is not intended to and does not present the financial information or change in net position of the Red River Parish School Board.
Title: Relationship to the Financial Statements Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School Board's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School Board used the indirect cost rates approved by the grantor agencies. The following reconciliation is provided to help the reader of the School Board’s financial statements and supplementary information relate such information to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the year June 30, 2023: Total federal awards expended per Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards $ 7,476,680 Total expenditures funded by other sources 31,718,094 Total expenditures $ 39,194,774
Title: Non-Cash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School Board's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School Board used the indirect cost rates approved by the grantor agencies. Included in the Child Nutrition Cluster is $93,412 of non‐cash awards in the form of commodities provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Title: Relationship to Federal Financial Reports Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School Board's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School Board used the indirect cost rates approved by the grantor agencies. The commodities received, which are noncash expenditures, are valued using prices provided by the United States Department of Agriculture
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School Board's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School Board used the indirect cost rates approved by the grantor agencies. Red River Parish School Board did not elect to use the 10% de minimis federal indirect cost rate for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School Board's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School Board used the indirect cost rates approved by the grantor agencies. Red River Parish School Board did not provide federal funds to any sub‐recipients during the year ended June 30, 2023.
Title: Loans Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School Board's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School Board used the indirect cost rates approved by the grantor agencies. Red River Parish School Board did not expend federal awards related to loans or loan guarantees during the year ended June 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Finding 2023‐001: Policy Council Training Year of Origination: June 30, 2023 Program Name: Head Start – Assistance Listing 93.600 Award Number(s): 06CH011007‐04, 06CH011007‐05 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type: Deficiency on internal controls over compliance Questioned Costs: None known. 200.303(a) requires non‐federal entities to establish and maintain internal controls over compliance with federal statutes, laws, and the terms and conditions of grant agreements. 42 USC 9837(d)(3) requires appropriate training and technical assistance shall be provided to the members of the governing body and the policy council to ensure that the members understand the information the members receive and can effectively oversee and participate in the programs of the Head Start agency. Condition: The School District did not provide Policy Council training for Policy Council members during the audit period. Cause / Effect: The School District did not comply with the requirements of the grant awards. Recommendations: We recommend management implement procedures to ensure all required trainings are properly performed with appropriate documentation. Views of responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding. See accompanying Corrective Action Plan. Status: Corrected in October 2023.
Finding 2023‐001: Policy Council Training Year of Origination: June 30, 2023 Program Name: Head Start – Assistance Listing 93.600 Award Number(s): 06CH011007‐04, 06CH011007‐05 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type: Deficiency on internal controls over compliance Questioned Costs: None known. 200.303(a) requires non‐federal entities to establish and maintain internal controls over compliance with federal statutes, laws, and the terms and conditions of grant agreements. 42 USC 9837(d)(3) requires appropriate training and technical assistance shall be provided to the members of the governing body and the policy council to ensure that the members understand the information the members receive and can effectively oversee and participate in the programs of the Head Start agency. Condition: The School District did not provide Policy Council training for Policy Council members during the audit period. Cause / Effect: The School District did not comply with the requirements of the grant awards. Recommendations: We recommend management implement procedures to ensure all required trainings are properly performed with appropriate documentation. Views of responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding. See accompanying Corrective Action Plan. Status: Corrected in October 2023.
Finding 2023‐001: Policy Council Training Year of Origination: June 30, 2023 Program Name: Head Start – Assistance Listing 93.600 Award Number(s): 06CH011007‐04, 06CH011007‐05 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type: Deficiency on internal controls over compliance Questioned Costs: None known. 200.303(a) requires non‐federal entities to establish and maintain internal controls over compliance with federal statutes, laws, and the terms and conditions of grant agreements. 42 USC 9837(d)(3) requires appropriate training and technical assistance shall be provided to the members of the governing body and the policy council to ensure that the members understand the information the members receive and can effectively oversee and participate in the programs of the Head Start agency. Condition: The School District did not provide Policy Council training for Policy Council members during the audit period. Cause / Effect: The School District did not comply with the requirements of the grant awards. Recommendations: We recommend management implement procedures to ensure all required trainings are properly performed with appropriate documentation. Views of responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding. See accompanying Corrective Action Plan. Status: Corrected in October 2023.
Finding 2023‐001: Policy Council Training Year of Origination: June 30, 2023 Program Name: Head Start – Assistance Listing 93.600 Award Number(s): 06CH011007‐04, 06CH011007‐05 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type: Deficiency on internal controls over compliance Questioned Costs: None known. 200.303(a) requires non‐federal entities to establish and maintain internal controls over compliance with federal statutes, laws, and the terms and conditions of grant agreements. 42 USC 9837(d)(3) requires appropriate training and technical assistance shall be provided to the members of the governing body and the policy council to ensure that the members understand the information the members receive and can effectively oversee and participate in the programs of the Head Start agency. Condition: The School District did not provide Policy Council training for Policy Council members during the audit period. Cause / Effect: The School District did not comply with the requirements of the grant awards. Recommendations: We recommend management implement procedures to ensure all required trainings are properly performed with appropriate documentation. Views of responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding. See accompanying Corrective Action Plan. Status: Corrected in October 2023.
Finding 2023‐001: Policy Council Training Year of Origination: June 30, 2023 Program Name: Head Start – Assistance Listing 93.600 Award Number(s): 06CH011007‐04, 06CH011007‐05 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type: Deficiency on internal controls over compliance Questioned Costs: None known. 200.303(a) requires non‐federal entities to establish and maintain internal controls over compliance with federal statutes, laws, and the terms and conditions of grant agreements. 42 USC 9837(d)(3) requires appropriate training and technical assistance shall be provided to the members of the governing body and the policy council to ensure that the members understand the information the members receive and can effectively oversee and participate in the programs of the Head Start agency. Condition: The School District did not provide Policy Council training for Policy Council members during the audit period. Cause / Effect: The School District did not comply with the requirements of the grant awards. Recommendations: We recommend management implement procedures to ensure all required trainings are properly performed with appropriate documentation. Views of responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding. See accompanying Corrective Action Plan. Status: Corrected in October 2023.
Finding 2023‐001: Policy Council Training Year of Origination: June 30, 2023 Program Name: Head Start – Assistance Listing 93.600 Award Number(s): 06CH011007‐04, 06CH011007‐05 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type: Deficiency on internal controls over compliance Questioned Costs: None known. 200.303(a) requires non‐federal entities to establish and maintain internal controls over compliance with federal statutes, laws, and the terms and conditions of grant agreements. 42 USC 9837(d)(3) requires appropriate training and technical assistance shall be provided to the members of the governing body and the policy council to ensure that the members understand the information the members receive and can effectively oversee and participate in the programs of the Head Start agency. Condition: The School District did not provide Policy Council training for Policy Council members during the audit period. Cause / Effect: The School District did not comply with the requirements of the grant awards. Recommendations: We recommend management implement procedures to ensure all required trainings are properly performed with appropriate documentation. Views of responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding. See accompanying Corrective Action Plan. Status: Corrected in October 2023.