Audit 31420

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$13.91M
Findings
10
Programs
10
Organization: La Habra City School District (CA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-27
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
31712 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
31713 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
31714 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
31715 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
31716 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
608154 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
608155 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
608156 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
608157 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
608158 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $1.26M Yes 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $832,469 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $534,647 Yes 1
10.555 National School Lunch Program $202,629 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $199,746 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $87,419 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $41,503 - 0
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $31,026 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $7,610 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $3,063 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
N6BWLJM9P1D7 Christeen Betz Auditee
5626902388 Bobby Patel Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Food Donation Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity of the La Habra City School District (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information 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 schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, or changes in net position and fund balance of the District. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. When applicable, such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed. At June 30, 2022, the District did not report any commodities in inventory.

Finding Details

2022-001 50000 ? Title I, Part A ? Private School Participation (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance) Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Title I, Part A, Basic Grants Low-Income and Neglected Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: Per Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a), local education agencies (LEAs) must provide timely and meaningful consultations with appropriate officials of private schools regarding the opportunity for eligible private school children to participate in Title I programs. Condition: Through inquiry with District personnel, it appears that the District did not provide timely and meaningful consultations with all private schools regarding the opportunity to participate in the Title I, Part A program for the 2021-2022 school year. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The condition was identified as a result of the auditor's inquiry with District personnel. Effect: The District is not in compliance with Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a). Cause: The condition identified appears to have materialized due to the District not being aware that certain private schools were required to be consulted with for the 2021-2022 school year. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District review the listing of eligible private schools and maintain private school correspondence records, minutes from meetings with private school representatives, and written affirmations from private school officials to demonstrate compliance with provisions of Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a). Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials: The District will document all correspondence with private schools who may benefit from Federal funding based on student population. This will include documented calls with dates, times, and private school staff names.
2022-002 50000 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? Indirect Costs (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance)Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant ESSER II State Reserve Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant GEER II Assistance Listing Number: 84.425C Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve, Emergency Needs Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve Learning Loss Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: The United States Department of Education has approved a delegation agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) that authorizes the CDE to establish indirect cost rates for California local education agencies (LEAs). The CDE has been delegated authority to calculate and approve indirect cost rates annually for LEAs. For the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Program in fiscal year 2021-2022, Education Code Section 38101(c) limits school district indirect costs to the lesser of the District?s individual CDE approved indirect cost rate or the statewide average indirect rate. For ESF programs included under the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant, indirect costs are not allowable. Condition: The District charged unallowable indirect costs totaling $59,734 to the ELO Grant portion of the ESF Program. Questioned Costs: The condition identified above resulted in $59,734 of questioned costs for unallowable indirect costs charged to the grant funds. Context: The condition was identified through recalculation of the indirect costs charged to the federal programs. Effect: The District has charged unallowable expenditures to the federal programs. Cause: The condition identified appears to be due to the District not being familiar with the indirect cost requirements for each of the federal programs. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implements a review process for indirect costs, which should include review of relevant grant agreements and relevant federal guidance. Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials The District will review and verify with District auditors all funding programs to verify allowable indirect costs.
2022-002 50000 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? Indirect Costs (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance)Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant ESSER II State Reserve Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant GEER II Assistance Listing Number: 84.425C Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve, Emergency Needs Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve Learning Loss Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: The United States Department of Education has approved a delegation agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) that authorizes the CDE to establish indirect cost rates for California local education agencies (LEAs). The CDE has been delegated authority to calculate and approve indirect cost rates annually for LEAs. For the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Program in fiscal year 2021-2022, Education Code Section 38101(c) limits school district indirect costs to the lesser of the District?s individual CDE approved indirect cost rate or the statewide average indirect rate. For ESF programs included under the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant, indirect costs are not allowable. Condition: The District charged unallowable indirect costs totaling $59,734 to the ELO Grant portion of the ESF Program. Questioned Costs: The condition identified above resulted in $59,734 of questioned costs for unallowable indirect costs charged to the grant funds. Context: The condition was identified through recalculation of the indirect costs charged to the federal programs. Effect: The District has charged unallowable expenditures to the federal programs. Cause: The condition identified appears to be due to the District not being familiar with the indirect cost requirements for each of the federal programs. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implements a review process for indirect costs, which should include review of relevant grant agreements and relevant federal guidance. Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials The District will review and verify with District auditors all funding programs to verify allowable indirect costs.
2022-002 50000 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? Indirect Costs (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance)Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant ESSER II State Reserve Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant GEER II Assistance Listing Number: 84.425C Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve, Emergency Needs Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve Learning Loss Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: The United States Department of Education has approved a delegation agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) that authorizes the CDE to establish indirect cost rates for California local education agencies (LEAs). The CDE has been delegated authority to calculate and approve indirect cost rates annually for LEAs. For the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Program in fiscal year 2021-2022, Education Code Section 38101(c) limits school district indirect costs to the lesser of the District?s individual CDE approved indirect cost rate or the statewide average indirect rate. For ESF programs included under the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant, indirect costs are not allowable. Condition: The District charged unallowable indirect costs totaling $59,734 to the ELO Grant portion of the ESF Program. Questioned Costs: The condition identified above resulted in $59,734 of questioned costs for unallowable indirect costs charged to the grant funds. Context: The condition was identified through recalculation of the indirect costs charged to the federal programs. Effect: The District has charged unallowable expenditures to the federal programs. Cause: The condition identified appears to be due to the District not being familiar with the indirect cost requirements for each of the federal programs. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implements a review process for indirect costs, which should include review of relevant grant agreements and relevant federal guidance. Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials The District will review and verify with District auditors all funding programs to verify allowable indirect costs.
2022-002 50000 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? Indirect Costs (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance)Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant ESSER II State Reserve Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant GEER II Assistance Listing Number: 84.425C Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve, Emergency Needs Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve Learning Loss Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: The United States Department of Education has approved a delegation agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) that authorizes the CDE to establish indirect cost rates for California local education agencies (LEAs). The CDE has been delegated authority to calculate and approve indirect cost rates annually for LEAs. For the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Program in fiscal year 2021-2022, Education Code Section 38101(c) limits school district indirect costs to the lesser of the District?s individual CDE approved indirect cost rate or the statewide average indirect rate. For ESF programs included under the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant, indirect costs are not allowable. Condition: The District charged unallowable indirect costs totaling $59,734 to the ELO Grant portion of the ESF Program. Questioned Costs: The condition identified above resulted in $59,734 of questioned costs for unallowable indirect costs charged to the grant funds. Context: The condition was identified through recalculation of the indirect costs charged to the federal programs. Effect: The District has charged unallowable expenditures to the federal programs. Cause: The condition identified appears to be due to the District not being familiar with the indirect cost requirements for each of the federal programs. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implements a review process for indirect costs, which should include review of relevant grant agreements and relevant federal guidance. Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials The District will review and verify with District auditors all funding programs to verify allowable indirect costs.
2022-001 50000 ? Title I, Part A ? Private School Participation (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance) Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Title I, Part A, Basic Grants Low-Income and Neglected Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: Per Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a), local education agencies (LEAs) must provide timely and meaningful consultations with appropriate officials of private schools regarding the opportunity for eligible private school children to participate in Title I programs. Condition: Through inquiry with District personnel, it appears that the District did not provide timely and meaningful consultations with all private schools regarding the opportunity to participate in the Title I, Part A program for the 2021-2022 school year. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The condition was identified as a result of the auditor's inquiry with District personnel. Effect: The District is not in compliance with Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a). Cause: The condition identified appears to have materialized due to the District not being aware that certain private schools were required to be consulted with for the 2021-2022 school year. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District review the listing of eligible private schools and maintain private school correspondence records, minutes from meetings with private school representatives, and written affirmations from private school officials to demonstrate compliance with provisions of Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a). Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials: The District will document all correspondence with private schools who may benefit from Federal funding based on student population. This will include documented calls with dates, times, and private school staff names.
2022-002 50000 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? Indirect Costs (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance)Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant ESSER II State Reserve Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant GEER II Assistance Listing Number: 84.425C Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve, Emergency Needs Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve Learning Loss Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: The United States Department of Education has approved a delegation agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) that authorizes the CDE to establish indirect cost rates for California local education agencies (LEAs). The CDE has been delegated authority to calculate and approve indirect cost rates annually for LEAs. For the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Program in fiscal year 2021-2022, Education Code Section 38101(c) limits school district indirect costs to the lesser of the District?s individual CDE approved indirect cost rate or the statewide average indirect rate. For ESF programs included under the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant, indirect costs are not allowable. Condition: The District charged unallowable indirect costs totaling $59,734 to the ELO Grant portion of the ESF Program. Questioned Costs: The condition identified above resulted in $59,734 of questioned costs for unallowable indirect costs charged to the grant funds. Context: The condition was identified through recalculation of the indirect costs charged to the federal programs. Effect: The District has charged unallowable expenditures to the federal programs. Cause: The condition identified appears to be due to the District not being familiar with the indirect cost requirements for each of the federal programs. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implements a review process for indirect costs, which should include review of relevant grant agreements and relevant federal guidance. Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials The District will review and verify with District auditors all funding programs to verify allowable indirect costs.
2022-002 50000 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? Indirect Costs (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance)Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant ESSER II State Reserve Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant GEER II Assistance Listing Number: 84.425C Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve, Emergency Needs Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve Learning Loss Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: The United States Department of Education has approved a delegation agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) that authorizes the CDE to establish indirect cost rates for California local education agencies (LEAs). The CDE has been delegated authority to calculate and approve indirect cost rates annually for LEAs. For the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Program in fiscal year 2021-2022, Education Code Section 38101(c) limits school district indirect costs to the lesser of the District?s individual CDE approved indirect cost rate or the statewide average indirect rate. For ESF programs included under the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant, indirect costs are not allowable. Condition: The District charged unallowable indirect costs totaling $59,734 to the ELO Grant portion of the ESF Program. Questioned Costs: The condition identified above resulted in $59,734 of questioned costs for unallowable indirect costs charged to the grant funds. Context: The condition was identified through recalculation of the indirect costs charged to the federal programs. Effect: The District has charged unallowable expenditures to the federal programs. Cause: The condition identified appears to be due to the District not being familiar with the indirect cost requirements for each of the federal programs. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implements a review process for indirect costs, which should include review of relevant grant agreements and relevant federal guidance. Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials The District will review and verify with District auditors all funding programs to verify allowable indirect costs.
2022-002 50000 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? Indirect Costs (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance)Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant ESSER II State Reserve Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant GEER II Assistance Listing Number: 84.425C Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve, Emergency Needs Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve Learning Loss Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: The United States Department of Education has approved a delegation agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) that authorizes the CDE to establish indirect cost rates for California local education agencies (LEAs). The CDE has been delegated authority to calculate and approve indirect cost rates annually for LEAs. For the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Program in fiscal year 2021-2022, Education Code Section 38101(c) limits school district indirect costs to the lesser of the District?s individual CDE approved indirect cost rate or the statewide average indirect rate. For ESF programs included under the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant, indirect costs are not allowable. Condition: The District charged unallowable indirect costs totaling $59,734 to the ELO Grant portion of the ESF Program. Questioned Costs: The condition identified above resulted in $59,734 of questioned costs for unallowable indirect costs charged to the grant funds. Context: The condition was identified through recalculation of the indirect costs charged to the federal programs. Effect: The District has charged unallowable expenditures to the federal programs. Cause: The condition identified appears to be due to the District not being familiar with the indirect cost requirements for each of the federal programs. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implements a review process for indirect costs, which should include review of relevant grant agreements and relevant federal guidance. Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials The District will review and verify with District auditors all funding programs to verify allowable indirect costs.
2022-002 50000 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? Indirect Costs (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance)Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant ESSER II State Reserve Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant GEER II Assistance Listing Number: 84.425C Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve, Emergency Needs Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant: ESSER III State Reserve Learning Loss Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: The United States Department of Education has approved a delegation agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) that authorizes the CDE to establish indirect cost rates for California local education agencies (LEAs). The CDE has been delegated authority to calculate and approve indirect cost rates annually for LEAs. For the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Program in fiscal year 2021-2022, Education Code Section 38101(c) limits school district indirect costs to the lesser of the District?s individual CDE approved indirect cost rate or the statewide average indirect rate. For ESF programs included under the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant, indirect costs are not allowable. Condition: The District charged unallowable indirect costs totaling $59,734 to the ELO Grant portion of the ESF Program. Questioned Costs: The condition identified above resulted in $59,734 of questioned costs for unallowable indirect costs charged to the grant funds. Context: The condition was identified through recalculation of the indirect costs charged to the federal programs. Effect: The District has charged unallowable expenditures to the federal programs. Cause: The condition identified appears to be due to the District not being familiar with the indirect cost requirements for each of the federal programs. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implements a review process for indirect costs, which should include review of relevant grant agreements and relevant federal guidance. Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials The District will review and verify with District auditors all funding programs to verify allowable indirect costs.