Audit 330975

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.60M
Findings
2
Programs
9
Organization: Tahquamenon Area Schools (MI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-05
Auditor: Hungerford

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
513063 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1089505 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

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YKA1F7LE8MK9 Nicole Eilola Auditee
9066323373 Marc Sawyers Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note A - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the same basis of accounting as the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect cost rates are only applied for some grants and are based solely on allowable rates established with the grantor; communicated to the District in the associated grant agreement. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Tahquamenon Area Schools under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with 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 Tahquamenon Area Schools, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows, as applicable, of Tahquamenon Area Schools.
Title: Note D - Grant Section Auditor Report Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the same basis of accounting as the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect cost rates are only applied for some grants and are based solely on allowable rates established with the grantor; communicated to the District in the associated grant agreement. Management has utilized the MDE NexSys Grant, Application and Cash Management System Grant Auditor Report (GAR) in preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Title: Note E - Non-Cash Assistance Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the same basis of accounting as the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect cost rates are only applied for some grants and are based solely on allowable rates established with the grantor; communicated to the District in the associated grant agreement. The amounts reported on the Recipient Entitlement Balance Report, or PAL Report, agree with the schedule for USDA donated food commodities.
Title: Note F - Federal Income Reconciliation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the same basis of accounting as the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect cost rates are only applied for some grants and are based solely on allowable rates established with the grantor; communicated to the District in the associated grant agreement. “See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table”

Finding Details

Finding Type: Significant deficiency in internal controls over major programs and noncompliance with laws and regulations. Program Impacted: Education Stabilization Fund; ARP ESSER III (84.425U) Condition: All required payrolls were not submitted by contractors or subcontractors for work performed by laborers on projects funded, in part, by the Education Stabilization Fund grant. Criteria: All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000, financed by federal assistance funds, must be paid wages no less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (40 USC 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147). The reporting for this includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which work is performed, a copy of the payroll and statement of compliance (certified payrolls) (2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326). Cause: The District did not maintain effective internal controls over the review of certified payrolls to ensure that prevailing wages were paid to mechanics and other laborers working on the contract. Effect: The District is unable to verify compliance with prevailing wage rate requirements for projects funded under the grant. Context: We evaluated 3 vendors as part of our review of wage rate requirements and noted the following: *For 1 of the 3 vendors reviewed, certified payrolls were not submitted to the District. Questioned Costs: $0, program funding associated with construction was used for supplies and materials only. Such costs were budgeted for, and approved by, the grantor agency. Recommendation: The District should implement internal controls that include review of certified payrolls for all construction projects funded by federal grant dollars. District’s Response: The District agrees with the finding and will develop internal control procedures necessary to correct the condition.
Finding Type: Significant deficiency in internal controls over major programs and noncompliance with laws and regulations. Program Impacted: Education Stabilization Fund; ARP ESSER III (84.425U) Condition: All required payrolls were not submitted by contractors or subcontractors for work performed by laborers on projects funded, in part, by the Education Stabilization Fund grant. Criteria: All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors to work on construction contracts in excess of $2,000, financed by federal assistance funds, must be paid wages no less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (40 USC 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147). The reporting for this includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which work is performed, a copy of the payroll and statement of compliance (certified payrolls) (2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326). Cause: The District did not maintain effective internal controls over the review of certified payrolls to ensure that prevailing wages were paid to mechanics and other laborers working on the contract. Effect: The District is unable to verify compliance with prevailing wage rate requirements for projects funded under the grant. Context: We evaluated 3 vendors as part of our review of wage rate requirements and noted the following: *For 1 of the 3 vendors reviewed, certified payrolls were not submitted to the District. Questioned Costs: $0, program funding associated with construction was used for supplies and materials only. Such costs were budgeted for, and approved by, the grantor agency. Recommendation: The District should implement internal controls that include review of certified payrolls for all construction projects funded by federal grant dollars. District’s Response: The District agrees with the finding and will develop internal control procedures necessary to correct the condition.