Audit 330211

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$12.27M
Findings
4
Programs
13
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
512464 2024-003 - Yes P
512465 2024-003 - Yes P
1088906 2024-003 - Yes P
1088907 2024-003 - Yes P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $1.03M - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $376,466 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $279,409 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $249,434 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $131,726 - 0
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $57,360 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $39,057 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $27,112 Yes 1
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $19,261 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $10,809 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $4,294 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $2,611 - 0
10.185 Local Foods for Schools $2,278 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JL6DFCMQ4KX4 Mike Beltinck Auditee
3132426000 Nathan C. Baldermann, Cpa, Cgfm Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RECONCILIATION TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Redford Union School District #1 (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, if any, 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 incurred 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 on the Grant Auditor Reports reconcile with this Schedule. The amounts reported on the Recipient Entitlement Balance (PAL) Report agree with this schedule for USDA donated food commodities. Spoilage and pilferage are included in expenditure amounts reported. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: For purposes of charging indirect costs to federal awards, the District has not elected to use the de minimis cost rate as permitted by §200.414 of the Uniform Guidance. A reconciliation of revenues from federal sources per governmental funds financial statements and expenditures per single audit act compliance schedule of expenditures of federal awards is as follows: "See the Notes to 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 Redford Union School District #1 (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, if any, 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 incurred 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 on the Grant Auditor Reports reconcile with this Schedule. The amounts reported on the Recipient Entitlement Balance (PAL) Report agree with this schedule for USDA donated food commodities. Spoilage and pilferage are included in expenditure amounts reported. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: For purposes of charging indirect costs to federal awards, the District has not elected to use the 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 SEFA for chart/table".

Finding Details

2024-003 – Written Policies Required by the Uniform Grant Guidance (Repeat). Finding Type. Immaterial noncompliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D and 84.425W); Passed through the Michigan Department of Education; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires a non-federal entity that has expended federal awards for a grant awarded on or after December 26, 2014 to have written policies pertaining to: 1) Payments (draws of federal funds and how to minimize the time lapsing between the receipt of federal funds and the disbursement to contractors/employees/subrecipients) (§200.302(6)); 2) Allowability of costs charged to federal programs (§200.302(7)); and 3) Compensation (personnel and benefits policy) (§200.430 and §200.431). Condition. Although the District has processes in place to cover these areas, there are no formal written policies covering payments, allowability of costs, and compensation. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of a time lag in identifying the requirement and developing a plan for compliance. Effect. As a result of this condition, the District did not fully comply with the Uniform Guidance applicable to the above noted grants. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We are aware that the District is evaluating options using internal and external resources to take corrective action. We recommend that the District proceed with its selected option as soon as practical, but no later than the end of the next fiscal year. View of Responsible Officials. As noted, the District has processes in place that cover all grant guidelines related to federal funds. However, upon bringing it to our attention that these policies should be in writing, we are making every endeavor to comply. The District is currently working on drafting policies that will meet the criteria set out in the Uniform Guidance and plan to have those in place by the end of the fiscal year. Responsible Official. Chief Financial Officer. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
2024-003 – Written Policies Required by the Uniform Grant Guidance (Repeat). Finding Type. Immaterial noncompliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D and 84.425W); Passed through the Michigan Department of Education; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires a non-federal entity that has expended federal awards for a grant awarded on or after December 26, 2014 to have written policies pertaining to: 1) Payments (draws of federal funds and how to minimize the time lapsing between the receipt of federal funds and the disbursement to contractors/employees/subrecipients) (§200.302(6)); 2) Allowability of costs charged to federal programs (§200.302(7)); and 3) Compensation (personnel and benefits policy) (§200.430 and §200.431). Condition. Although the District has processes in place to cover these areas, there are no formal written policies covering payments, allowability of costs, and compensation. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of a time lag in identifying the requirement and developing a plan for compliance. Effect. As a result of this condition, the District did not fully comply with the Uniform Guidance applicable to the above noted grants. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We are aware that the District is evaluating options using internal and external resources to take corrective action. We recommend that the District proceed with its selected option as soon as practical, but no later than the end of the next fiscal year. View of Responsible Officials. As noted, the District has processes in place that cover all grant guidelines related to federal funds. However, upon bringing it to our attention that these policies should be in writing, we are making every endeavor to comply. The District is currently working on drafting policies that will meet the criteria set out in the Uniform Guidance and plan to have those in place by the end of the fiscal year. Responsible Official. Chief Financial Officer. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
2024-003 – Written Policies Required by the Uniform Grant Guidance (Repeat). Finding Type. Immaterial noncompliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D and 84.425W); Passed through the Michigan Department of Education; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires a non-federal entity that has expended federal awards for a grant awarded on or after December 26, 2014 to have written policies pertaining to: 1) Payments (draws of federal funds and how to minimize the time lapsing between the receipt of federal funds and the disbursement to contractors/employees/subrecipients) (§200.302(6)); 2) Allowability of costs charged to federal programs (§200.302(7)); and 3) Compensation (personnel and benefits policy) (§200.430 and §200.431). Condition. Although the District has processes in place to cover these areas, there are no formal written policies covering payments, allowability of costs, and compensation. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of a time lag in identifying the requirement and developing a plan for compliance. Effect. As a result of this condition, the District did not fully comply with the Uniform Guidance applicable to the above noted grants. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We are aware that the District is evaluating options using internal and external resources to take corrective action. We recommend that the District proceed with its selected option as soon as practical, but no later than the end of the next fiscal year. View of Responsible Officials. As noted, the District has processes in place that cover all grant guidelines related to federal funds. However, upon bringing it to our attention that these policies should be in writing, we are making every endeavor to comply. The District is currently working on drafting policies that will meet the criteria set out in the Uniform Guidance and plan to have those in place by the end of the fiscal year. Responsible Official. Chief Financial Officer. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.
2024-003 – Written Policies Required by the Uniform Grant Guidance (Repeat). Finding Type. Immaterial noncompliance. Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425D and 84.425W); Passed through the Michigan Department of Education; All project numbers. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires a non-federal entity that has expended federal awards for a grant awarded on or after December 26, 2014 to have written policies pertaining to: 1) Payments (draws of federal funds and how to minimize the time lapsing between the receipt of federal funds and the disbursement to contractors/employees/subrecipients) (§200.302(6)); 2) Allowability of costs charged to federal programs (§200.302(7)); and 3) Compensation (personnel and benefits policy) (§200.430 and §200.431). Condition. Although the District has processes in place to cover these areas, there are no formal written policies covering payments, allowability of costs, and compensation. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of a time lag in identifying the requirement and developing a plan for compliance. Effect. As a result of this condition, the District did not fully comply with the Uniform Guidance applicable to the above noted grants. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We are aware that the District is evaluating options using internal and external resources to take corrective action. We recommend that the District proceed with its selected option as soon as practical, but no later than the end of the next fiscal year. View of Responsible Officials. As noted, the District has processes in place that cover all grant guidelines related to federal funds. However, upon bringing it to our attention that these policies should be in writing, we are making every endeavor to comply. The District is currently working on drafting policies that will meet the criteria set out in the Uniform Guidance and plan to have those in place by the end of the fiscal year. Responsible Official. Chief Financial Officer. Estimated Completion Date. June 30, 2025.