Audit 308377

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$3.65M
Findings
14
Programs
19
Organization: Phoenix Central School District (NY)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-07

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
400272 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
400273 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
400274 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
400275 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
400276 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
400277 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
400278 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
976714 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
976715 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
976716 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
976717 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
976718 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
976719 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
976720 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B

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EFP6QKK7SZD4 Karl Seckner Auditee
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is a summary of the activity of Phoenix Central District's federal award programs and presents transactions that are included in the financial statements of the District presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data provided. Phoenix Central School District has elected not to use the 10‐percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of federal award programs administered by the Phoenix Central School District, which is described in Note 1 to the District’s accompanying financial statements, using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Federal awards that are included in the schedule may be received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. The information 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).  Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements.
Title: Food Distribution Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is a summary of the activity of Phoenix Central District's federal award programs and presents transactions that are included in the financial statements of the District presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data provided. Phoenix Central School District has elected not to use the 10‐percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of federal award programs administered by the Phoenix Central School District, which is described in Note 1 to the District’s accompanying financial statements, using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Federal awards that are included in the schedule may be received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. The information 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).  Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements.

Finding Details

Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.
Condition: The District did not comply with the required standards of Support and Salaries and Wages as employees with time charged to the Education Stabilization Fund grants during the 2022‐2023 fiscal year did not complete monthly or semi‐annual certification forms or personnel activity reports (PAR) to verify their time distribution.   Criteria: The distribution of salaries and wages is to be supported by either time certifications or personnel activity reports or other equivalent documentation which meets the standards in Subsection 8.h(5) of the OMB Circular A‐87 Part 225 Appendix B. The certification of employees who work on one cost objective must be prepared at least semi‐annually. Personnel activity reports of employees who work on multiple activities or cost objectives must be prepared at least monthly and meet certain prescribed standards, such as accounting for the employee’s total compensation, and reflecting after‐the‐fact distribution of the actual activity of each employee.   The costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy the specific requirements of this and other appendices under 2 CFR Part 225, and that the total compensation for individual employees: (3) is determined and supported as provided in Subsection h. (8. Compensation for Personal Services A.(3).)   Cause: The District did not have a process in place to ensure employees completed the required time and effort certifications and comply with the required standards noted above.   Effect: It is more likely that the extent of effort charged to the various cost objectives may not be representative of the related time spent on the respective grants.   Recommendation: We recommend that management require copies of payroll certification forms or personnel activity reports be completed either monthly or semi‐annually based on the specific employees charged to the grant in order to remain compliant with allowable cost requirements.