Audit 327742

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$2.45M
Findings
4
Programs
13
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-08

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
505064 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - A
505065 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - A
1081506 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - A
1081507 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - A

Contacts

Name Title Type
NXLHMRL24QE7 Kim Sinclair Auditee
9208484471 Scott Sternhagen, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the District's 2024 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year's ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total costs. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards for the Oconto Falls Public School District are 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) and the State Single Audit Guidelines issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards include all federal and state awards of the District. Because the schedules present only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District.
Title: FOOD DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the District's 2024 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year's ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total costs. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: OVERSIGHT AGENCIES Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the District's 2024 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year's ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total costs. The federal and state oversight agencies for the District are as follows: • Federal – U.S. Department of Education • State – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Title: PASS THROUGH ENTITIES Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the District's 2024 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year's ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total costs. Federal awards have been passed through the following entities: • WI DHS – Wisconsin Department of Health Services • WI DPI – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction • CESA #8 – Cooperative Educational Services Agency #8

Finding Details

2024-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-424074-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: 03/13/2020 - 09/30/2024 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Condition: During our testing of grant expenditures, we noted that journal entries were not reviewed for accuracy and allowable costs. Questioned Costs: None Criteria or Specific Requirement: Recipients of federal and state awards are required to implement a system of internal controls to ensure that all grant expenditures are in accordance with the terms of the grant contract. Context: As part of our audit we tested two journal entries. The District did not include documentation of an approval on either entry. Cause: The District has not identified a control over journal entry approval or a compensating mitigating control over the process. Effect: The District may report inaccurate costs for the grant. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the District review its internal controls and implement a procedure to ensure all journal entries are approved prior to being posted within the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with this finding.
2024-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-424074-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: 03/13/2020 - 09/30/2024 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Condition: During our testing of grant expenditures, we noted that journal entries were not reviewed for accuracy and allowable costs. Questioned Costs: None Criteria or Specific Requirement: Recipients of federal and state awards are required to implement a system of internal controls to ensure that all grant expenditures are in accordance with the terms of the grant contract. Context: As part of our audit we tested two journal entries. The District did not include documentation of an approval on either entry. Cause: The District has not identified a control over journal entry approval or a compensating mitigating control over the process. Effect: The District may report inaccurate costs for the grant. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the District review its internal controls and implement a procedure to ensure all journal entries are approved prior to being posted within the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with this finding.
2024-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-424074-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: 03/13/2020 - 09/30/2024 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Condition: During our testing of grant expenditures, we noted that journal entries were not reviewed for accuracy and allowable costs. Questioned Costs: None Criteria or Specific Requirement: Recipients of federal and state awards are required to implement a system of internal controls to ensure that all grant expenditures are in accordance with the terms of the grant contract. Context: As part of our audit we tested two journal entries. The District did not include documentation of an approval on either entry. Cause: The District has not identified a control over journal entry approval or a compensating mitigating control over the process. Effect: The District may report inaccurate costs for the grant. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the District review its internal controls and implement a procedure to ensure all journal entries are approved prior to being posted within the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with this finding.
2024-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-424074-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: 03/13/2020 - 09/30/2024 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Condition: During our testing of grant expenditures, we noted that journal entries were not reviewed for accuracy and allowable costs. Questioned Costs: None Criteria or Specific Requirement: Recipients of federal and state awards are required to implement a system of internal controls to ensure that all grant expenditures are in accordance with the terms of the grant contract. Context: As part of our audit we tested two journal entries. The District did not include documentation of an approval on either entry. Cause: The District has not identified a control over journal entry approval or a compensating mitigating control over the process. Effect: The District may report inaccurate costs for the grant. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the District review its internal controls and implement a procedure to ensure all journal entries are approved prior to being posted within the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with this finding.