Audit 325584

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.27M
Findings
8
Programs
9
Organization: Richland R-I School District (MO)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-10-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
503465 2024-005 Material Weakness - B
503466 2024-006 - - L
503467 2024-005 Material Weakness - B
503468 2024-006 - - L
1079907 2024-005 Material Weakness - B
1079908 2024-006 - - L
1079909 2024-005 Material Weakness - B
1079910 2024-006 - - L

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
XXG2S63VLZG6 Carrie Tripp Auditee
5732835332 Jeffrey C. Stroder, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Richland R-I School District only received reimbursements for direct costs incurred. Therefore, the schedule does not report any expenditures reimbursed using any indirect cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Richland R-I School District under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. 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 (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Richland R-I School District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the District.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Richland R-I School District only received reimbursements for direct costs incurred. Therefore, the schedule does not report any expenditures reimbursed using any indirect cost rate. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.
Title: Federal Assurances Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Richland R-I School District only received reimbursements for direct costs incurred. Therefore, the schedule does not report any expenditures reimbursed using any indirect cost rate. Richland R-I School District did not have federal insurance in effect during the year or have federal loans or loan guarantees outstanding at year end which are required to be reported in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Richland R-I School District only received reimbursements for direct costs incurred. Therefore, the schedule does not report any expenditures reimbursed using any indirect cost rate. Richland R-I School District only received reimbursements for direct costs incurred. Therefore, the schedule does not report any expenditures reimbursed using any indirect cost rate.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Richland R-I School District only received reimbursements for direct costs incurred. Therefore, the schedule does not report any expenditures reimbursed using any indirect cost rate. No federal expenditures were made to subrecipients.

Finding Details

Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education passed through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Education Stabilization Fund (84.425). Criteria: For good internal controls, documentation of supervisory approval and review of disbursements should be retained. Condition: According to the District, the Superintendent reviews all expenditures and payroll before the direct deposit is sent. However, there is no documentation of the review. Adjusting journal entries and bank reconciliations are not reviewed after being completed. Cause: The prior auditor did not require or make the District aware that the school Superintendent was to approve all invoices before payment and make note of her approval. The Superintendent was also not aware that she should be reviewing and documenting review of adjusting journal entries and bank reconciliations. Effect: There is no documentation to show the review and approval took place. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District maintain proper documentation of the Superintendent's approval and review of expenditures, payroll, adjusting journal entries, and bank reconciliations. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and the Superintendent will begin documenting her approval and review.
Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education passed through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Education Stabilization Fund (84.425). Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the ened of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection form for 2023. Cause: The District requested assistance from the auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Effect: The District isnot in compliance with Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and the Data Collection Form will be filed in a timely manner.
Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education passed through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Education Stabilization Fund (84.425). Criteria: For good internal controls, documentation of supervisory approval and review of disbursements should be retained. Condition: According to the District, the Superintendent reviews all expenditures and payroll before the direct deposit is sent. However, there is no documentation of the review. Adjusting journal entries and bank reconciliations are not reviewed after being completed. Cause: The prior auditor did not require or make the District aware that the school Superintendent was to approve all invoices before payment and make note of her approval. The Superintendent was also not aware that she should be reviewing and documenting review of adjusting journal entries and bank reconciliations. Effect: There is no documentation to show the review and approval took place. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District maintain proper documentation of the Superintendent's approval and review of expenditures, payroll, adjusting journal entries, and bank reconciliations. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and the Superintendent will begin documenting her approval and review.
Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education passed through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Education Stabilization Fund (84.425). Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the ened of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection form for 2023. Cause: The District requested assistance from the auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Effect: The District isnot in compliance with Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and the Data Collection Form will be filed in a timely manner.
Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education passed through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Education Stabilization Fund (84.425). Criteria: For good internal controls, documentation of supervisory approval and review of disbursements should be retained. Condition: According to the District, the Superintendent reviews all expenditures and payroll before the direct deposit is sent. However, there is no documentation of the review. Adjusting journal entries and bank reconciliations are not reviewed after being completed. Cause: The prior auditor did not require or make the District aware that the school Superintendent was to approve all invoices before payment and make note of her approval. The Superintendent was also not aware that she should be reviewing and documenting review of adjusting journal entries and bank reconciliations. Effect: There is no documentation to show the review and approval took place. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District maintain proper documentation of the Superintendent's approval and review of expenditures, payroll, adjusting journal entries, and bank reconciliations. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and the Superintendent will begin documenting her approval and review.
Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education passed through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Education Stabilization Fund (84.425). Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the ened of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection form for 2023. Cause: The District requested assistance from the auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Effect: The District isnot in compliance with Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and the Data Collection Form will be filed in a timely manner.
Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education passed through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Education Stabilization Fund (84.425). Criteria: For good internal controls, documentation of supervisory approval and review of disbursements should be retained. Condition: According to the District, the Superintendent reviews all expenditures and payroll before the direct deposit is sent. However, there is no documentation of the review. Adjusting journal entries and bank reconciliations are not reviewed after being completed. Cause: The prior auditor did not require or make the District aware that the school Superintendent was to approve all invoices before payment and make note of her approval. The Superintendent was also not aware that she should be reviewing and documenting review of adjusting journal entries and bank reconciliations. Effect: There is no documentation to show the review and approval took place. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District maintain proper documentation of the Superintendent's approval and review of expenditures, payroll, adjusting journal entries, and bank reconciliations. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and the Superintendent will begin documenting her approval and review.
Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education passed through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Education Stabilization Fund (84.425). Criteria: Per Title 2 C.F.R.200.512(d), "the data collection form must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the ened of the audit period. Condition: The District did not file their Data Collection form for 2023. Cause: The District requested assistance from the auditing firm to upload the required form with oversight by the District. The submission was overlooked after the audit was completed. Effect: The District isnot in compliance with Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that all required filings be submitted timely according to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations guidelines. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and the Data Collection Form will be filed in a timely manner.