Audit 308847

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$6.12M
Findings
2
Programs
14
Organization: Mountain View School District (AR)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-14

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
400840 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
977282 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B

Contacts

Name Title Type
KXNCTPLT9LL5 Sue Freeman Auditee
8702693443 Matt Fink, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Medicaid Funding (SEFA Note 4) Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation (SEFA Note 1) - The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Mountain View School District No. 30 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 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 the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in financial position of the District. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (SEFA Note 2) - Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the regulatory basis of accounting. 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 District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance (SEFA Note 3) During the year ended June 30, 2023, the District received Medicaid funding of $101,915 from the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Such payments are not considered Federal awards expended, and therefore, are not included in the above Schedule.
Title: Nonmonetary Assistance (SEFA Notes 5 and 6) Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation (SEFA Note 1) - The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Mountain View School District No. 30 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 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 the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in financial position of the District. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (SEFA Note 2) - Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the regulatory basis of accounting. 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 District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance (SEFA Note 3) Nonmonetary assistance is reported at the approximate value as provided by the U. S. Department of Defense through an agreement with the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Nonmonetary assistance is reported at the approximate value as provided by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

Finding Details

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COVID-19 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - AL NUMBER 84.425U PASS-THROUGH NUMBER 6901 AUDIT PERIOD - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 2023-001: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Criteria or specific requirement: Costs charged to a federal program must be allowable per the applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular. Indirect costs claimed must be calculated in accordance with a formula prescribed by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Condition: The District claimed indirect cost in excess of the allowable amount by $7,877 for the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) program. Cause: Lack of internal controls and management oversight regarding indirect costs contributed to the claiming of excessive costs. Effect or potential effect: Unallowable costs of $7,877 were paid from the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund. Questioned costs: The amount of questioned costs was $7,877. Context: An examination of ESSER program disbursements and the prescribed formula for calculation of allowable indirect costs, we determined the District claimed indirect costs in excess of the allowable amount by $7,877. Identification as a repeat finding: No Recommendation: The District should contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for guidance regarding this matter and implement proper controls over program expenditures. Views of responsible officials: The District will contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for guidance on returning the funds and the District will take care to make sure all unallowable expenditures are not included in the calculation for indirect cost taken in the future on all federal funds.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COVID-19 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - AL NUMBER 84.425U PASS-THROUGH NUMBER 6901 AUDIT PERIOD - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 2023-001: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Criteria or specific requirement: Costs charged to a federal program must be allowable per the applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular. Indirect costs claimed must be calculated in accordance with a formula prescribed by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Condition: The District claimed indirect cost in excess of the allowable amount by $7,877 for the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) program. Cause: Lack of internal controls and management oversight regarding indirect costs contributed to the claiming of excessive costs. Effect or potential effect: Unallowable costs of $7,877 were paid from the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund. Questioned costs: The amount of questioned costs was $7,877. Context: An examination of ESSER program disbursements and the prescribed formula for calculation of allowable indirect costs, we determined the District claimed indirect costs in excess of the allowable amount by $7,877. Identification as a repeat finding: No Recommendation: The District should contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for guidance regarding this matter and implement proper controls over program expenditures. Views of responsible officials: The District will contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for guidance on returning the funds and the District will take care to make sure all unallowable expenditures are not included in the calculation for indirect cost taken in the future on all federal funds.