Audit 329336

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$7.59M
Findings
8
Programs
10
Organization: Marshall Public Schools (MI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-21

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
509679 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes N
509680 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes N
509681 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes N
509682 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes N
1086121 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes N
1086122 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes N
1086123 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes N
1086124 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.553 School Breakfast Program $305,915 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $152,399 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $73,289 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $69,329 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $30,496 - 0
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $15,455 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $13,694 - 0
10.185 Local Food for Schools $4,341 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $477 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $336 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
L2HLXP15AV28 Kendra Leib Auditee
2697811262 Nathan C. Baldermann, Cpa, Cgfm Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RECONCILIATION TO FEDERAL REVENUES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Marshall Public Schools (the “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 the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the District's financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance or other applicable 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met. The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue and accounts payable items at both the beginning and end of the fiscal year have been reported. Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the financial reports. The amounts reported on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: For purposes of charging indirect costs to federal awards, the District has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis cost rate as permitted by §200.414 of the Uniform Guidance. A reconciliation of revenues from federal sources reported in the governmental funds financial statements and expenditures reported in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is as follows: "See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table".
Title: PASS-THROUGH AGENCIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Marshall Public Schools (the “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 the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the District's financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance or other applicable 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met. The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue and accounts payable items at both the beginning and end of the fiscal year have been reported. Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the financial reports. The amounts reported on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: For purposes of charging indirect costs to federal awards, the District has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis cost rate as permitted by §200.414 of the Uniform Guidance. The District receives certain federal grant as subawards from non-federal entities. Pass-through entities, where applicable, have been identified in the Schedule with an abbreviation, defined as follows: “See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table."

Finding Details

Finding Type. Material Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D, 84.425U and 84.425W); Passed through MDE; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Condition. One of the contracts selected for testing that were subject to the Wage Rate Requirements did not include the required provision, and the District did not obtain the required certified payrolls. In addition, another contract selected for testing had the Wage Rate Requirements required provision, however, the District could not obtain the required certified payrolls. Cause. The District does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with federal requirements. Effect. The District did not follow federal requirements to include the prevailing wage rate provision in its contract and the requirement to obtain the related certified payroll. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not supported by allowable documentation amounted to $297,973. Recommendation. We recommend that the District reviews its policies to ensure that applicable prevailing wage requirements are included in construction contracts whenever federal funds are used and certified payrolls are obtained. View of Responsible Officials. District officials will ensure that construction contracts contain these requirements during the bidding and/or proposal process. Responsible Official. Superintendent and Director of Finance. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
Finding Type. Material Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D, 84.425U and 84.425W); Passed through MDE; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Condition. One of the contracts selected for testing that were subject to the Wage Rate Requirements did not include the required provision, and the District did not obtain the required certified payrolls. In addition, another contract selected for testing had the Wage Rate Requirements required provision, however, the District could not obtain the required certified payrolls. Cause. The District does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with federal requirements. Effect. The District did not follow federal requirements to include the prevailing wage rate provision in its contract and the requirement to obtain the related certified payroll. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not supported by allowable documentation amounted to $297,973. Recommendation. We recommend that the District reviews its policies to ensure that applicable prevailing wage requirements are included in construction contracts whenever federal funds are used and certified payrolls are obtained. View of Responsible Officials. District officials will ensure that construction contracts contain these requirements during the bidding and/or proposal process. Responsible Official. Superintendent and Director of Finance. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
Finding Type. Material Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D, 84.425U and 84.425W); Passed through MDE; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Condition. One of the contracts selected for testing that were subject to the Wage Rate Requirements did not include the required provision, and the District did not obtain the required certified payrolls. In addition, another contract selected for testing had the Wage Rate Requirements required provision, however, the District could not obtain the required certified payrolls. Cause. The District does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with federal requirements. Effect. The District did not follow federal requirements to include the prevailing wage rate provision in its contract and the requirement to obtain the related certified payroll. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not supported by allowable documentation amounted to $297,973. Recommendation. We recommend that the District reviews its policies to ensure that applicable prevailing wage requirements are included in construction contracts whenever federal funds are used and certified payrolls are obtained. View of Responsible Officials. District officials will ensure that construction contracts contain these requirements during the bidding and/or proposal process. Responsible Official. Superintendent and Director of Finance. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
Finding Type. Material Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D, 84.425U and 84.425W); Passed through MDE; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Condition. One of the contracts selected for testing that were subject to the Wage Rate Requirements did not include the required provision, and the District did not obtain the required certified payrolls. In addition, another contract selected for testing had the Wage Rate Requirements required provision, however, the District could not obtain the required certified payrolls. Cause. The District does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with federal requirements. Effect. The District did not follow federal requirements to include the prevailing wage rate provision in its contract and the requirement to obtain the related certified payroll. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not supported by allowable documentation amounted to $297,973. Recommendation. We recommend that the District reviews its policies to ensure that applicable prevailing wage requirements are included in construction contracts whenever federal funds are used and certified payrolls are obtained. View of Responsible Officials. District officials will ensure that construction contracts contain these requirements during the bidding and/or proposal process. Responsible Official. Superintendent and Director of Finance. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
Finding Type. Material Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D, 84.425U and 84.425W); Passed through MDE; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Condition. One of the contracts selected for testing that were subject to the Wage Rate Requirements did not include the required provision, and the District did not obtain the required certified payrolls. In addition, another contract selected for testing had the Wage Rate Requirements required provision, however, the District could not obtain the required certified payrolls. Cause. The District does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with federal requirements. Effect. The District did not follow federal requirements to include the prevailing wage rate provision in its contract and the requirement to obtain the related certified payroll. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not supported by allowable documentation amounted to $297,973. Recommendation. We recommend that the District reviews its policies to ensure that applicable prevailing wage requirements are included in construction contracts whenever federal funds are used and certified payrolls are obtained. View of Responsible Officials. District officials will ensure that construction contracts contain these requirements during the bidding and/or proposal process. Responsible Official. Superintendent and Director of Finance. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
Finding Type. Material Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D, 84.425U and 84.425W); Passed through MDE; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Condition. One of the contracts selected for testing that were subject to the Wage Rate Requirements did not include the required provision, and the District did not obtain the required certified payrolls. In addition, another contract selected for testing had the Wage Rate Requirements required provision, however, the District could not obtain the required certified payrolls. Cause. The District does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with federal requirements. Effect. The District did not follow federal requirements to include the prevailing wage rate provision in its contract and the requirement to obtain the related certified payroll. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not supported by allowable documentation amounted to $297,973. Recommendation. We recommend that the District reviews its policies to ensure that applicable prevailing wage requirements are included in construction contracts whenever federal funds are used and certified payrolls are obtained. View of Responsible Officials. District officials will ensure that construction contracts contain these requirements during the bidding and/or proposal process. Responsible Official. Superintendent and Director of Finance. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
Finding Type. Material Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D, 84.425U and 84.425W); Passed through MDE; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Condition. One of the contracts selected for testing that were subject to the Wage Rate Requirements did not include the required provision, and the District did not obtain the required certified payrolls. In addition, another contract selected for testing had the Wage Rate Requirements required provision, however, the District could not obtain the required certified payrolls. Cause. The District does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with federal requirements. Effect. The District did not follow federal requirements to include the prevailing wage rate provision in its contract and the requirement to obtain the related certified payroll. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not supported by allowable documentation amounted to $297,973. Recommendation. We recommend that the District reviews its policies to ensure that applicable prevailing wage requirements are included in construction contracts whenever federal funds are used and certified payrolls are obtained. View of Responsible Officials. District officials will ensure that construction contracts contain these requirements during the bidding and/or proposal process. Responsible Official. Superintendent and Director of Finance. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
Finding Type. Material Noncompliance; Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D, 84.425U and 84.425W); Passed through MDE; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Condition. One of the contracts selected for testing that were subject to the Wage Rate Requirements did not include the required provision, and the District did not obtain the required certified payrolls. In addition, another contract selected for testing had the Wage Rate Requirements required provision, however, the District could not obtain the required certified payrolls. Cause. The District does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that all contracts awarded have complied with federal requirements. Effect. The District did not follow federal requirements to include the prevailing wage rate provision in its contract and the requirement to obtain the related certified payroll. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not supported by allowable documentation amounted to $297,973. Recommendation. We recommend that the District reviews its policies to ensure that applicable prevailing wage requirements are included in construction contracts whenever federal funds are used and certified payrolls are obtained. View of Responsible Officials. District officials will ensure that construction contracts contain these requirements during the bidding and/or proposal process. Responsible Official. Superintendent and Director of Finance. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.