Audit 318470

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$817,559
Findings
6
Programs
5
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-09-04

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
485658 2024-004 Material Weakness - P
485659 2024-004 Material Weakness - P
485660 2024-004 Material Weakness - P
1062100 2024-004 Material Weakness - P
1062101 2024-004 Material Weakness - P
1062102 2024-004 Material Weakness - P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $171,329 Yes 1
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $103,551 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $27,314 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $3,266 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $653 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
LK3DQXRFE5P1 Tracey Fair Auditee
2172457174 Adam Withee Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.
Title: Note 2: Indirect Facilities & Administrative Costs Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate The auditee did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
Title: Note 3: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate Of the Federal expenditures presented in the schedule, Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 provided Federal awards to subrecipients as follows: N/A
Title: Note 4: Non-Cash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate The following amounts were expended in the form of non-cash assistance by Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801: NON-CASH COMMODITIES (AL 10.555) $3,266. Total Non-Cash Assistance $3,266.
Title: Note 5: Other Information Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not pay any insurance coverage with Federal funds during the fiscal year. $0 of Federal loans or loan guarantees were outstanding at June 30, 2024. Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not have any Federal grants requiring matching expenditures.
Title: Note 6: Reconciliation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards to Financial Statement Expenditures Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate Total expenditures per schedule of expenditures of federal awards $817,559; Government donated commodities not reported in financial statements ($3,266); Total federal expenditures per statement of revenues received, expenditures disbursed, other financing sources (uses) and changes in fund balance $814,293.
Title: Note 7: Reconciliation of "Final Status" Column Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Four Rivers Special Education District No. 801 did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate 7/1/22-6/30/23 Expenditures per SEFA $558,916; 7/1/23-6/30/24 Expenditures per SEFA $817,559; 7/1/21-6/30/22 Expenditures Not on SEFA $203,146; FINAL STATUS PER SEFA $1,579,621

Finding Details

CRITERIA: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. CONDITION: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. CONTEXT: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper. EFFECT: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. CAUSE: The District is unable to hire adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. RECOMMENDATION: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Director continually reminds the board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.
CRITERIA: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. CONDITION: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. CONTEXT: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper. EFFECT: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. CAUSE: The District is unable to hire adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. RECOMMENDATION: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Director continually reminds the board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.
CRITERIA: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. CONDITION: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. CONTEXT: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper. EFFECT: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. CAUSE: The District is unable to hire adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. RECOMMENDATION: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Director continually reminds the board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.
CRITERIA: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. CONDITION: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. CONTEXT: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper. EFFECT: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. CAUSE: The District is unable to hire adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. RECOMMENDATION: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Director continually reminds the board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.
CRITERIA: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. CONDITION: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. CONTEXT: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper. EFFECT: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. CAUSE: The District is unable to hire adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. RECOMMENDATION: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Director continually reminds the board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.
CRITERIA: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. CONDITION: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. CONTEXT: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper. EFFECT: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. CAUSE: The District is unable to hire adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal control. RECOMMENDATION: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Director continually reminds the board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.