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Audit 327194

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.65M
Findings
18
Programs
12
Organization: Charlton Heston Academy (MI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-04
Auditor: Maner Costerisan

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
504609 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
504610 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
504611 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
504612 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
504613 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
504614 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
504615 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
504616 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
504617 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081051 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081052 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081053 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081054 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081055 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081056 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081057 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081058 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1081059 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $342,898 - 0
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $223,902 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $184,379 Yes 1
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $37,540 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $29,150 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $28,444 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $22,500 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $19,263 Yes 1
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3,975 - 0
10.185 Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program $2,130 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $1,826 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $128 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
GV9KMZF6K7H7 Frank Patterson Auditee
3139714048 Jeffrey L. Straus Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual 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 (if any) shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Charlton Heston Academy has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Charlton Heston Academy 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 (CFR) 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 Charlton Heston Academy, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of Charlton Heston Academy.
Title: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual 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 (if any) shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Charlton Heston Academy has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual 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 (if any) shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Charlton Heston Academy has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Management has utilized the NexSys, Cash Management System and the Grant Auditor Report in preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The Academy does not pass through federal awards.
Title: RECONCILING WITH AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual 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 (if any) shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Charlton Heston Academy has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Federal expenditures are reported as revenue in the following funds in the financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024: General fund $ 908,278 Nonmajor special revenue fund 759,022 Total federal revenue in the fund financial statements 1 ,667,300 Less: Unavailable federal revenue, beginning of the year (20,000) Expenditures per schedule of expenditures of federal awards $ 1,647,300
Title: ADJUSTMENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual 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 (if any) shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Charlton Heston Academy has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. An adjustment was made for Assistance Listing #21.027 ($247,721) to report cash receipts received in the prior year that should have been identified as unearned revenue on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards as of June 30, 2023. Also, an adjustment was made for Assistance Listing #32.009 ($4,853) for federal expenditures reported in the prior year but no longer expected to be collected.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.
Finding 2024-002
Finding 2024-002: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster ALN: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-through Numbers: 241970, 231970, 241960, 240910, 231980, 231960, and 230900 Criteria: In order to comply with the Michigan Department of Education requirements, the Academy must maintain accurate records of meals served justifying all meals claimed and documenting that all program funds were spent only on allowable Child Nutrition Program costs. Condition: In one monthly claim, the Academy did not have accurate records to support the amount of meals served and claimed, as a result they significantly underclaimed meals served. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Academy did not use an accurate tracking system to count the number of meals served for a portion of the school year. Recommendation: The Academy should consistently utilize a point-of-sale system to track and claim the number of meals served. Academy’s Response: The Academy concurs with the facts of this finding and has implemented procedures to prevent this in the future.