Audit 311624

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$818,653
Findings
10
Programs
8
Organization: Somers School District (MT)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-03

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
406442 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
406443 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
406444 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
406445 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
406446 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
982884 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
982885 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
982886 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
982887 2023-010 Material Weakness - L
982888 2023-010 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $207,549 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $73,366 Yes 1
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $66,697 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $22,112 - 0
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $21,264 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $19,813 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $12,867 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $8,463 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
G9B3UH1H7DF9 Janet Sexton Auditee
4068573661 Robert Denning Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Value of Federal Awards Expended in the form of Noncash Assistance Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) includes the federal grant activity of Somers Public School, Flathead County, Montana. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Somers Public School, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Somers Public School. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of the basic financial statements. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual 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 Somers Public School has elected not to use the 10 percent de Minimis indirect cost rate as provided in Sec. 200.414 Indirect Costs under Uniform Guidance. • Food Commodities value equals the fair value at the time of the receipt, $21,190.

Finding Details

2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.
2023-010 Late Audit Submission CFDA Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction Condition: Montana local governments with a June 30th fiscal year end must submit their audit report to the MT Department of Administration and the Federal Clearing house by March 31st, following the fiscal year end. The District’s audit was not completed until After March 31, 2024. Criteria: The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2023, was due to the State and the Federal government by March 31, 2024 as required by MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and the Federal Uniform Guidance/A-133 rules. Context: Per review of the audit compliance requirements for both the State of Montana and the Federal government. Effect: The District is late in completing their fiscal year 2023 audit. Cause: The audit contract was for a non-federal audit. In January 2024 it was discovered that this would be a federal audit. Due to time constraints for other audits already scheduled that were federal, the audit could not be completed by March 31, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the District complete their annual audits in compliance with MT Administrative Rules 2.4.411 and federal rules described in the Uniform Guidance/A-133.