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Audit 306885

FY End
2023-08-31
Total Expended
$1.00M
Findings
14
Programs
12
Organization: Wakefield Community School (NE)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-05-22
Auditor: Dana F Cole & Company LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
398168 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
398169 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
398170 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
398171 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
398172 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
398173 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
398174 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
974610 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
974611 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
974612 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
974613 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
974614 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
974615 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
974616 2023-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $155,723 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $138,190 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $118,800 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $67,910 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $54,408 Yes 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $49,676 Yes 1
10.555 National School Lunch Program $23,830 Yes 1
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $17,652 Yes 1
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $15,037 Yes 1
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $6,564 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $6,131 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $818 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
TLENHMNCGCF9 Matt Farup Auditee
4022872012 Dustin Kizzire Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of the District under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District used direct costs. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of the District under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska.
Title: NOTE 2. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of the District under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District used direct costs. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: NOTE 3. SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of the District under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District used direct costs. There are no subrecipients to the federal awards of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska.
Title: NOTE 4. FOOD DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of the District under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District used direct costs. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule at fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: NOTE 5. INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of the District under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wakefield Community Schools District No. 560, Wakefield, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District used direct costs. The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2023-004
Child Nutrition Cluster (Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559, 10.582 and Title III ESSA No. 84.365A Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.