Audit 312499

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$4.20M
Findings
40
Programs
15
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-30

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
442839 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
442840 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
442841 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
442842 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
442843 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
442844 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
442845 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
442846 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
442847 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
442848 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
442849 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
442850 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
442851 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
442852 2022-004 Material Weakness - AB
442853 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
442854 2022-004 Material Weakness - AB
442855 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
442856 2022-004 Material Weakness - AB
442857 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
442858 2022-004 Material Weakness - AB
1019281 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1019282 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
1019283 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1019284 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
1019285 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1019286 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
1019287 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1019288 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
1019289 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1019290 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
1019291 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1019292 2022-006 Significant Deficiency - N
1019293 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1019294 2022-004 Material Weakness - AB
1019295 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1019296 2022-004 Material Weakness - AB
1019297 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1019298 2022-004 Material Weakness - AB
1019299 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1019300 2022-004 Material Weakness - AB

Contacts

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R6TFLFJR77T3 Kristin Charles Auditee
7658660203 Daniel Sefick Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies A. Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) includes the federal grant activity of the School Corporation under programs of the federal government for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2022. The information in the SEFA 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). Because the SEFA presents only a select portion of the operations of the School Corporation, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position of the School Corporation. The Uniform Guidance requires an annual audit of nonfederal entities expending a total amount of federal awards equal to or in excess of $750,000 in any fiscal year unless by constitution or statute a less frequent audit is required. In accordance with Indiana Code (IC 5-11-1-25), audits of school corporations shall be conducted biennially. Such audits shall include both years within the biennial period. B. Other Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures reported on the SEFA are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, or the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. When federal grants are received on a reimbursement basis, the federal awards are considered expended when the reimbursement is received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Note 2. Indirect Cost Rate The School Corporation has elected (not) to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Education Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance.Criteria: ?2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."2 CFR 180.300 states:"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 ? Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost PrinciplesFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion)Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must:(i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated;(ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity;(iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity,(iv) Encompass both federally assisted and all other activities compensated by the non-Federal entity on an integrated basis, but may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the non-Federal entity's written policy;(v)2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."(vi) Comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the non-Federal entity (See paragraph (h)(1)(ii) above for treatment of incidental work for IHEs.); and(vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity.Condition: During our testing we that an effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to allowable costs. Additionally, time and effort procedures were not in place during the audit period.Questioned costs: Known - $80,310.67, Likely - $330,748.52. Known and questioned costs exceed program materiality.Context: In a statistically valid sample, 40 of 40 selections did not have adequate time and effort documentation along with proper timesheets, resulting in questioned costs.Cause: Per discussion with business manager and per testing performed, CLA noted the school did not have time and effort implemented, as they believe they were not required to.Effect: Activities or costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the management ensure controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Education Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance.Criteria: ?2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."2 CFR 180.300 states:"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 ? Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost PrinciplesFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion)Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must:(i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated;(ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity;(iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity,(iv) Encompass both federally assisted and all other activities compensated by the non-Federal entity on an integrated basis, but may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the non-Federal entity's written policy;(v)2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."(vi) Comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the non-Federal entity (See paragraph (h)(1)(ii) above for treatment of incidental work for IHEs.); and(vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity.Condition: During our testing we that an effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to allowable costs. Additionally, time and effort procedures were not in place during the audit period.Questioned costs: Known - $80,310.67, Likely - $330,748.52. Known and questioned costs exceed program materiality.Context: In a statistically valid sample, 40 of 40 selections did not have adequate time and effort documentation along with proper timesheets, resulting in questioned costs.Cause: Per discussion with business manager and per testing performed, CLA noted the school did not have time and effort implemented, as they believe they were not required to.Effect: Activities or costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the management ensure controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Education Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance.Criteria: ?2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."2 CFR 180.300 states:"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 ? Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost PrinciplesFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion)Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must:(i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated;(ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity;(iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity,(iv) Encompass both federally assisted and all other activities compensated by the non-Federal entity on an integrated basis, but may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the non-Federal entity's written policy;(v)2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."(vi) Comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the non-Federal entity (See paragraph (h)(1)(ii) above for treatment of incidental work for IHEs.); and(vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity.Condition: During our testing we that an effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to allowable costs. Additionally, time and effort procedures were not in place during the audit period.Questioned costs: Known - $80,310.67, Likely - $330,748.52. Known and questioned costs exceed program materiality.Context: In a statistically valid sample, 40 of 40 selections did not have adequate time and effort documentation along with proper timesheets, resulting in questioned costs.Cause: Per discussion with business manager and per testing performed, CLA noted the school did not have time and effort implemented, as they believe they were not required to.Effect: Activities or costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the management ensure controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Education Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance.Criteria: ?2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."2 CFR 180.300 states:"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 ? Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost PrinciplesFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion)Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must:(i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated;(ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity;(iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity,(iv) Encompass both federally assisted and all other activities compensated by the non-Federal entity on an integrated basis, but may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the non-Federal entity's written policy;(v)2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."(vi) Comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the non-Federal entity (See paragraph (h)(1)(ii) above for treatment of incidental work for IHEs.); and(vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity.Condition: During our testing we that an effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to allowable costs. Additionally, time and effort procedures were not in place during the audit period.Questioned costs: Known - $80,310.67, Likely - $330,748.52. Known and questioned costs exceed program materiality.Context: In a statistically valid sample, 40 of 40 selections did not have adequate time and effort documentation along with proper timesheets, resulting in questioned costs.Cause: Per discussion with business manager and per testing performed, CLA noted the school did not have time and effort implemented, as they believe they were not required to.Effect: Activities or costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the management ensure controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. (2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR section 180.300; 48 CFR section 52.209-6).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? Special Tests and ProvisionsFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Child Nutrition ClusterAssistance Listing Number: 10.553/10.555Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: FY 2021 and FY 2022Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceCriteria: ?An SFA is required to account for all revenues and expenditures of its non-profit school food service in accordance with state and federal requirements. An SFA must operate its food services on a non-profit basis; all revenue generated by the school food service must be used to operate and improve its food services (7 CFR sections 210.14(a), 210.14(c), 210.19(a)(2), 215.7(d)(1), 220.2, and 220.7(e)(1)(i)).?Condition: During our testing, we noted Transfers to and from the holding account to the school lunch program were not approved by the business manager and board of school trustees. 4 out of 4 transfer samples that were selected did not have proper approval.Questioned costs: None.Context: Using a statistically valid sample, 4 of 4 selections did not have proper approval from the business manager and board of school trustees.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation ensures controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Education Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance.Criteria: ?2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."2 CFR 180.300 states:"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 ? Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost PrinciplesFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion)Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must:(i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated;(ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity;(iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity,(iv) Encompass both federally assisted and all other activities compensated by the non-Federal entity on an integrated basis, but may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the non-Federal entity's written policy;(v)2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."(vi) Comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the non-Federal entity (See paragraph (h)(1)(ii) above for treatment of incidental work for IHEs.); and(vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity.Condition: During our testing we that an effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to allowable costs. Additionally, time and effort procedures were not in place during the audit period.Questioned costs: Known - $80,310.67, Likely - $330,748.52. Known and questioned costs exceed program materiality.Context: In a statistically valid sample, 40 of 40 selections did not have adequate time and effort documentation along with proper timesheets, resulting in questioned costs.Cause: Per discussion with business manager and per testing performed, CLA noted the school did not have time and effort implemented, as they believe they were not required to.Effect: Activities or costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the management ensure controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Education Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance.Criteria: ?2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."2 CFR 180.300 states:"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 ? Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost PrinciplesFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion)Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must:(i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated;(ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity;(iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity,(iv) Encompass both federally assisted and all other activities compensated by the non-Federal entity on an integrated basis, but may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the non-Federal entity's written policy;(v)2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."(vi) Comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the non-Federal entity (See paragraph (h)(1)(ii) above for treatment of incidental work for IHEs.); and(vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity.Condition: During our testing we that an effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to allowable costs. Additionally, time and effort procedures were not in place during the audit period.Questioned costs: Known - $80,310.67, Likely - $330,748.52. Known and questioned costs exceed program materiality.Context: In a statistically valid sample, 40 of 40 selections did not have adequate time and effort documentation along with proper timesheets, resulting in questioned costs.Cause: Per discussion with business manager and per testing performed, CLA noted the school did not have time and effort implemented, as they believe they were not required to.Effect: Activities or costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the management ensure controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Education Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance.Criteria: ?2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."2 CFR 180.300 states:"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 ? Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost PrinciplesFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion)Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must:(i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated;(ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity;(iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity,(iv) Encompass both federally assisted and all other activities compensated by the non-Federal entity on an integrated basis, but may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the non-Federal entity's written policy;(v)2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."(vi) Comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the non-Federal entity (See paragraph (h)(1)(ii) above for treatment of incidental work for IHEs.); and(vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity.Condition: During our testing we that an effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to allowable costs. Additionally, time and effort procedures were not in place during the audit period.Questioned costs: Known - $80,310.67, Likely - $330,748.52. Known and questioned costs exceed program materiality.Context: In a statistically valid sample, 40 of 40 selections did not have adequate time and effort documentation along with proper timesheets, resulting in questioned costs.Cause: Per discussion with business manager and per testing performed, CLA noted the school did not have time and effort implemented, as they believe they were not required to.Effect: Activities or costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the management ensure controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Education Cluster ? Suspension and DebarmentFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance.Criteria: ?2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."2 CFR 180.300 states:"When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person."Condition: During our testing, we noted Suspension and debarment checks were not performed on the contract sampled. Per the school?s procurement policy, it stated that a certification of suspension and debarment needed to be completed prior to entering into a contract for all contracts over the $25,000 threshold.Questioned costs: NoneContext: Using a statistically valid sample, 1 covered transaction was selected for testing. The Transaction selected did not have a suspension and debarment certification prior to entering in a contract with the vendor.Cause: Improper understanding and implementation of existing policies.Effect: Contracts could be entered into with suspended or debarred vendors leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the South Montgomery Community School Corporation increased training for those individuals involved in procurement and contract approval to ensure suspension and debarment checks are performed prior to awarding contracts.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 ? Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost PrinciplesFederal Agency: U.S. Department of EducationFederal Program Title: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)Assistance Listing Number: 84.027/84.173Federal Award Identification Number and Year: FY 21 and FY 22Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of EducationPass-Through Entity Number: 19611-76-PN01Award Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022Type of Finding:? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion)Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must:(i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated;(ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity;(iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity,(iv) Encompass both federally assisted and all other activities compensated by the non-Federal entity on an integrated basis, but may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the non-Federal entity's written policy;(v)2 CFR 200.303 states in part:"The non-Federal entity must:(a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ."(vi) Comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the non-Federal entity (See paragraph (h)(1)(ii) above for treatment of incidental work for IHEs.); and(vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity.Condition: During our testing we that an effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to allowable costs. Additionally, time and effort procedures were not in place during the audit period.Questioned costs: Known - $80,310.67, Likely - $330,748.52. Known and questioned costs exceed program materiality.Context: In a statistically valid sample, 40 of 40 selections did not have adequate time and effort documentation along with proper timesheets, resulting in questioned costs.Cause: Per discussion with business manager and per testing performed, CLA noted the school did not have time and effort implemented, as they believe they were not required to.Effect: Activities or costs could be charged to a federal grant which do not meet the allowability standards, leading to noncompliance.Repeat Finding: No.Recommendation: We recommend the management ensure controls are consistently in place. Training over the organization's controls may be beneficial.View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.