Audit 324219

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$821,297
Findings
4
Programs
9
Organization: Ekalaka Public Schools (MT)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-10-08
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
502027 2022-004 - - L
502028 2022-004 - - L
1078469 2022-004 - - L
1078470 2022-004 - - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
HLZNHESCHL22 Brittani Brence Auditee
4066301523 Kimberly Dare Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Nonmonentary Transactions Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Ekalaka Public Schools and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting including encumbrances. The information in this schedule 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule differ from amounts presented in or used in the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed by the Uniform Guidance. The District received $6,047 in USDA Commodities during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The commodities received are valued at the average wholesale price as determined by the distributing agency. All commodities received by the District were treated as an expense of the Fund receiving the commodities.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Ekalaka Public Schools and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting including encumbrances. The information in this schedule 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule differ from amounts presented in or used in the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed by the Uniform Guidance. The District does not have any subrecipients or subrecipient expenditures.

Finding Details

Late Submission Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA number: 84.425D, 84.425U Award number: 006-0087-92-2021 and 006-0087-93-2021 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The fiscal year audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Context: We reviewed the audit submission date in comparison to the required due date. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: There is a potential for suspension or cessation of federal and/or state funding. Cause: The District recieved additional federal funding due the the Covid-19 pandemic and did not realize a single audit was required. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: The District should take steps to ensure that its financial records are maintained on a current basis, reconciled timely, and audited within nine months after year end. View of Responsible Officials: The District is working with the auditors to get the District caught up to ensure that the 2024 financial statement audit is submitted on time.
Late Submission Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA number: 84.425D, 84.425U Award number: 006-0087-92-2021 and 006-0087-93-2021 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The fiscal year audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Context: We reviewed the audit submission date in comparison to the required due date. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: There is a potential for suspension or cessation of federal and/or state funding. Cause: The District recieved additional federal funding due the the Covid-19 pandemic and did not realize a single audit was required. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: The District should take steps to ensure that its financial records are maintained on a current basis, reconciled timely, and audited within nine months after year end. View of Responsible Officials: The District is working with the auditors to get the District caught up to ensure that the 2024 financial statement audit is submitted on time.
Late Submission Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA number: 84.425D, 84.425U Award number: 006-0087-92-2021 and 006-0087-93-2021 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The fiscal year audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Context: We reviewed the audit submission date in comparison to the required due date. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: There is a potential for suspension or cessation of federal and/or state funding. Cause: The District recieved additional federal funding due the the Covid-19 pandemic and did not realize a single audit was required. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: The District should take steps to ensure that its financial records are maintained on a current basis, reconciled timely, and audited within nine months after year end. View of Responsible Officials: The District is working with the auditors to get the District caught up to ensure that the 2024 financial statement audit is submitted on time.
Late Submission Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA number: 84.425D, 84.425U Award number: 006-0087-92-2021 and 006-0087-93-2021 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The fiscal year audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Context: We reviewed the audit submission date in comparison to the required due date. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: There is a potential for suspension or cessation of federal and/or state funding. Cause: The District recieved additional federal funding due the the Covid-19 pandemic and did not realize a single audit was required. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: The District should take steps to ensure that its financial records are maintained on a current basis, reconciled timely, and audited within nine months after year end. View of Responsible Officials: The District is working with the auditors to get the District caught up to ensure that the 2024 financial statement audit is submitted on time.