Audit 328881

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$897,871
Findings
2
Programs
8
Organization: Isd #599 Fertile-Beltrami (MN)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-19

Organization Exclusion Status:

Checking exclusion status...

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
508306 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1084748 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - AB

Contacts

Name Title Type
CW1ZNXU9E2Z9 Brian Clarke Auditee
2189456983 Brian Opsahl Auditor
No contacts on file

Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Independent School District No. 599 has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule includes the federal award activity of Independent School District No. 599 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 the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Independent School District No. 599, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of Independent School District No. 599.
Title: AGENCY OR PASS-THROUGH NUMBER Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Independent School District No. 599 has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The District received money passed through multiple grantor agencies. There were no passthrough identifier numbers identified with the grants above.
Title: COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Independent School District No. 599 has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the Schedule at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.

Finding Details

Education Stabilization Fund (AL 84.425) 2024-003 Finding – Significant Deficiency Internal Control Federal Program Education Stabilization Fund (AL 84.425) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Criteria The District has an internal control policy that requires all hourly wage rates to be approved by those in charge of governance. Condition We noted during payroll testing that certain hourly rates were not approved by the board. Questioned Costs None Context A sample of 6 nonpayroll transactions and 15 employee’s payrolls were tested for the single audit. We noted that 7 employees had wages paid based on lead and student hourly rates. These lead and student hourly rates were not approved by the school board. Cause Management oversight Effect There is an increased risk of having unallowed costs/activities being charged to this program. Repeat Finding No Recommendation The board should approve all wage rates paid to employees as required by District policy. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District will ensure all payroll rates are approved by the board
Education Stabilization Fund (AL 84.425) 2024-003 Finding – Significant Deficiency Internal Control Federal Program Education Stabilization Fund (AL 84.425) Activities Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Criteria The District has an internal control policy that requires all hourly wage rates to be approved by those in charge of governance. Condition We noted during payroll testing that certain hourly rates were not approved by the board. Questioned Costs None Context A sample of 6 nonpayroll transactions and 15 employee’s payrolls were tested for the single audit. We noted that 7 employees had wages paid based on lead and student hourly rates. These lead and student hourly rates were not approved by the school board. Cause Management oversight Effect There is an increased risk of having unallowed costs/activities being charged to this program. Repeat Finding No Recommendation The board should approve all wage rates paid to employees as required by District policy. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District will ensure all payroll rates are approved by the board