Audit 329944

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$2.72M
Findings
2
Programs
13
Organization: L'anse Area Schools (MI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-26

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
512193 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1088635 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes N

Contacts

Name Title Type
TR99KDJAFGA1 Theresa Bianco Auditee
9065246000 Michael A. Grentz, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: OVERSIGHT AGENCY Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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 on the schedule, if any, 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: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Department of Education is the current year’s oversight agency for the single audit as determined by the agency providing the largest share of the School District’s federal financial assistance.
Title: FINAL COST REPORT -- FORM DS4044 Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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 on the schedule, if any, 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: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The final cost reports are not due until 60 days after the end of the grant period. The reports for the current year were not completed as of the date of our report. However, we reviewed the reports filed for the prior year grants and noted that they agreed with either the prior year audited figures or the prior year and current audit figures combined.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund Program Assistance Listings: 84.425U Pass-through Agency: Michigan Department of Education Grant Number(s): 213713 Project 2122 Criteria: Wage Rate Requirements states that for construction contracts in excess of $2,000 non-federal entities notify contractors and subcontractors about the Department of Labor prevailing wage rate requirements. Additionally, non-federal entities are required to obtain copies of certified payrolls for contractors and/or subcontractors. Cause: When the Electronic Thermostat Controls Upgrade Project were bid Wate Rate Requirements were discussed, however it was not included in writing in the bid or contract agreement. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements. Perspective: Although the prevailing wage clause was not included in the construction contract, the contractors hired do pay at or above the required wage rates set by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: Prior to using federal dollars to fund any project, all the applicable compliance requirements should be reviewed to ensure the School District remains in compliance with federal standards related to the grant.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund Program Assistance Listings: 84.425U Pass-through Agency: Michigan Department of Education Grant Number(s): 213713 Project 2122 Criteria: Wage Rate Requirements states that for construction contracts in excess of $2,000 non-federal entities notify contractors and subcontractors about the Department of Labor prevailing wage rate requirements. Additionally, non-federal entities are required to obtain copies of certified payrolls for contractors and/or subcontractors. Cause: When the Electronic Thermostat Controls Upgrade Project were bid Wate Rate Requirements were discussed, however it was not included in writing in the bid or contract agreement. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements. Perspective: Although the prevailing wage clause was not included in the construction contract, the contractors hired do pay at or above the required wage rates set by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: Prior to using federal dollars to fund any project, all the applicable compliance requirements should be reviewed to ensure the School District remains in compliance with federal standards related to the grant.