Audit 325288

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.32M
Findings
4
Programs
15
Organization: Rockton School District No. 140 (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-10-21

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
503210 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
503211 2024-002 - - P
1079652 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1079653 2024-002 - - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
LWP6NA744GG5 Glenn Terry Auditee
8156247143 Jenny Blocker Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Non cash assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Rockton School District No. 140 and is presented on the cash basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirement of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirement. 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 general purpose financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimum cost rate. See table in Notes to SEFA for information

Finding Details

The function of the District treasurer is to review the accounting functions and provide a measure of oversight over daily procedures. The District bookkeeper also serves as the District treasurer. Segregation of duties essential for proper internal control over financial transactions is compromised when the same person functions in the capacity of both the person responsible for recording transactions and the person responsible for oversight of the financial procedures.
The Illinois General Assembly, pursuant to the Illinois Government Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A-101), requires certain individuals, including District board members, certified school business officials, and administrators, to annually file a statement of economic interest with the county clerk's office. The District had one individual who did not file the statement of economic interest by the May 1st deadline. The District did not ensure that all required individuals filed a statement of economic interest on a timely basis.
The function of the District treasurer is to review the accounting functions and provide a measure of oversight over daily procedures. The District bookkeeper also serves as the District treasurer. Segregation of duties essential for proper internal control over financial transactions is compromised when the same person functions in the capacity of both the person responsible for recording transactions and the person responsible for oversight of the financial procedures.
The Illinois General Assembly, pursuant to the Illinois Government Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A-101), requires certain individuals, including District board members, certified school business officials, and administrators, to annually file a statement of economic interest with the county clerk's office. The District had one individual who did not file the statement of economic interest by the May 1st deadline. The District did not ensure that all required individuals filed a statement of economic interest on a timely basis.