Audit 308167

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$15.43M
Findings
2
Programs
9
Organization: Pataula Charter Academy (GA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-05

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
400000 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N
976442 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $13.65M Yes 1
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $902,747 Yes 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $298,033 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $125,223 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $54,273 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $31,626 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $25,849 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $20,448 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $17,459 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
NACYKDTH46J7 Cheryl Weathersby Auditee
2293544001 Hope Pendergrass Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual bases of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are recognized when the related fund liability is incurred. Federal grant programs which are administered through State agencies (pass-through awards) have been included in this report. 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 and, therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Academy elected not to utilize the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual bases of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are recognized when the related fund liability is incurred. Federal grant programs which are administered through State agencies (pass-through awards) have been included in this report. 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 and, therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the financial statements.
Title: DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual bases of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are recognized when the related fund liability is incurred. Federal grant programs which are administered through State agencies (pass-through awards) have been included in this report. 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 and, therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Academy elected not to utilize the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate. The Academy elected not to utilize the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual bases of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are recognized when the related fund liability is incurred. Federal grant programs which are administered through State agencies (pass-through awards) have been included in this report. 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 and, therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Academy elected not to utilize the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate. The Academy did not pass through any grant funds to subrecipients for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Title: LOANS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual bases of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are recognized when the related fund liability is incurred. Federal grant programs which are administered through State agencies (pass-through awards) have been included in this report. 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 and, therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Academy elected not to utilize the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate. The Academy’s loan balance for the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program was $13,649,096 for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Criteria: Per review of loan agreement, the Academy is required to set aside funds monthly until an amount of $619,824 is accumulated in a Reserve Account. Condition: The Academy does not have sufficient funds in the Reserve Account in accordance with the loan agreement. Context: The Academy does not have a Reserve Account as required by the loan agreement. Effect: As of June 30, 2023, the Academy should have had $278,921 set aside in a Reserve Account. Cause: Management oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy implement effective controls to ensure compliance with the loan agreement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: We concur. The Academy will create a Reserve Account to be in compliance with the loan agreement.
Criteria: Per review of loan agreement, the Academy is required to set aside funds monthly until an amount of $619,824 is accumulated in a Reserve Account. Condition: The Academy does not have sufficient funds in the Reserve Account in accordance with the loan agreement. Context: The Academy does not have a Reserve Account as required by the loan agreement. Effect: As of June 30, 2023, the Academy should have had $278,921 set aside in a Reserve Account. Cause: Management oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy implement effective controls to ensure compliance with the loan agreement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: We concur. The Academy will create a Reserve Account to be in compliance with the loan agreement.