Audit 307877

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.60M
Findings
8
Programs
13
Organization: Blair-Taylor School District (WI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-03

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
399371 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - B
399372 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - B
399373 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - B
399374 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - B
975813 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - B
975814 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - B
975815 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - B
975816 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - B

Contacts

Name Title Type
UZM1AFYQDL13 Jessica Lien Auditee
6089892881 Carrie Leonard Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and the Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards include the federal and state grant activity of the Blair-Taylor School District and are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in these schedules 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) and the State Single Audit Guidelines. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District does not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate. The District’s federal oversight agency for the audit is the U.S. Department of Education. The District’s state cognizant agency is the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL AGE PARENTS PROGRAM Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and the Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards include the federal and state grant activity of the Blair-Taylor School District and are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in these schedules 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) and the State Single Audit Guidelines. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District does not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate. 2022-2023 aidable costs under the State Special Education Program are $882,636. The 2023-2024 aid estimate is $278,030.
Title: FOOD DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and the Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards include the federal and state grant activity of the Blair-Taylor School District and are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in these schedules 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) and the State Single Audit Guidelines. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District does not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the fair market value of commodities received and disbursed.
Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and the Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards include the federal and state grant activity of the Blair-Taylor School District and are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in these schedules 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) and the State Single Audit Guidelines. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District does not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate. Expenditures presented for the Medicaid SBS Benefit represent only the federal funds for the program that the District receives from DHS. District records should be consulted to determine the total amount expended for this program.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and the Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards include the federal and state grant activity of the Blair-Taylor School District and are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in these schedules 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) and the State Single Audit Guidelines. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District does not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate. The District did not pass-through any federal or state awards to subrecipients.

Finding Details

2023-004 U.S. Department of Education, Assistance Listing Number 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Condition: A portion of the grant expenditures claimed under this grant have been claimed twice. Questioned Costs: $9,275 Criteria: A reconciliation of the District’s grant project detail to the grant claims should be performed. Supporting documentation should be maintained with grant claims. Cause: The grant expenditures claimed were not reconciled so some expenditures were reimbursed twice. Effect: Excess reimbursement amounts requested may be disallowed and be returned to the federal agency. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the District reconcile grant claims with the general ledger. Grantee Response: The District will reconcile grant claims with the general ledger as recommended by the auditor.
2023-004 U.S. Department of Education, Assistance Listing Number 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Condition: A portion of the grant expenditures claimed under this grant have been claimed twice. Questioned Costs: $9,275 Criteria: A reconciliation of the District’s grant project detail to the grant claims should be performed. Supporting documentation should be maintained with grant claims. Cause: The grant expenditures claimed were not reconciled so some expenditures were reimbursed twice. Effect: Excess reimbursement amounts requested may be disallowed and be returned to the federal agency. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the District reconcile grant claims with the general ledger. Grantee Response: The District will reconcile grant claims with the general ledger as recommended by the auditor.
2023-004 U.S. Department of Education, Assistance Listing Number 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Condition: A portion of the grant expenditures claimed under this grant have been claimed twice. Questioned Costs: $9,275 Criteria: A reconciliation of the District’s grant project detail to the grant claims should be performed. Supporting documentation should be maintained with grant claims. Cause: The grant expenditures claimed were not reconciled so some expenditures were reimbursed twice. Effect: Excess reimbursement amounts requested may be disallowed and be returned to the federal agency. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the District reconcile grant claims with the general ledger. Grantee Response: The District will reconcile grant claims with the general ledger as recommended by the auditor.
2023-004 U.S. Department of Education, Assistance Listing Number 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Condition: A portion of the grant expenditures claimed under this grant have been claimed twice. Questioned Costs: $9,275 Criteria: A reconciliation of the District’s grant project detail to the grant claims should be performed. Supporting documentation should be maintained with grant claims. Cause: The grant expenditures claimed were not reconciled so some expenditures were reimbursed twice. Effect: Excess reimbursement amounts requested may be disallowed and be returned to the federal agency. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the District reconcile grant claims with the general ledger. Grantee Response: The District will reconcile grant claims with the general ledger as recommended by the auditor.
2023-004 U.S. Department of Education, Assistance Listing Number 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Condition: A portion of the grant expenditures claimed under this grant have been claimed twice. Questioned Costs: $9,275 Criteria: A reconciliation of the District’s grant project detail to the grant claims should be performed. Supporting documentation should be maintained with grant claims. Cause: The grant expenditures claimed were not reconciled so some expenditures were reimbursed twice. Effect: Excess reimbursement amounts requested may be disallowed and be returned to the federal agency. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the District reconcile grant claims with the general ledger. Grantee Response: The District will reconcile grant claims with the general ledger as recommended by the auditor.
2023-004 U.S. Department of Education, Assistance Listing Number 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Condition: A portion of the grant expenditures claimed under this grant have been claimed twice. Questioned Costs: $9,275 Criteria: A reconciliation of the District’s grant project detail to the grant claims should be performed. Supporting documentation should be maintained with grant claims. Cause: The grant expenditures claimed were not reconciled so some expenditures were reimbursed twice. Effect: Excess reimbursement amounts requested may be disallowed and be returned to the federal agency. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the District reconcile grant claims with the general ledger. Grantee Response: The District will reconcile grant claims with the general ledger as recommended by the auditor.
2023-004 U.S. Department of Education, Assistance Listing Number 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Condition: A portion of the grant expenditures claimed under this grant have been claimed twice. Questioned Costs: $9,275 Criteria: A reconciliation of the District’s grant project detail to the grant claims should be performed. Supporting documentation should be maintained with grant claims. Cause: The grant expenditures claimed were not reconciled so some expenditures were reimbursed twice. Effect: Excess reimbursement amounts requested may be disallowed and be returned to the federal agency. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the District reconcile grant claims with the general ledger. Grantee Response: The District will reconcile grant claims with the general ledger as recommended by the auditor.
2023-004 U.S. Department of Education, Assistance Listing Number 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Condition: A portion of the grant expenditures claimed under this grant have been claimed twice. Questioned Costs: $9,275 Criteria: A reconciliation of the District’s grant project detail to the grant claims should be performed. Supporting documentation should be maintained with grant claims. Cause: The grant expenditures claimed were not reconciled so some expenditures were reimbursed twice. Effect: Excess reimbursement amounts requested may be disallowed and be returned to the federal agency. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the District reconcile grant claims with the general ledger. Grantee Response: The District will reconcile grant claims with the general ledger as recommended by the auditor.