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Audit 331013

FY End
2024-08-31
Total Expended
$1.06M
Findings
8
Programs
9
Organization: Wayne Public Schools (NE)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-05
Auditor: Dana F Cole & Company LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
513078 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L
513079 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L
513080 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L
513081 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1089520 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1089521 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1089522 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1089523 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $289,131 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $173,794 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $117,424 Yes 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $66,213 Yes 1
10.555 National School Lunch Program $62,914 Yes 1
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $35,130 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $31,474 - 0
10.185 Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program $6,076 - 0
84.173 Special Education Preschool Grants $1,660 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
FR3WB9VNLFM3 Mark Lenihan Auditee
4023753150 Dustin Kizzire Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of Wayne Community Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of Wayne Community Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska.
Title: NOTE 2. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of Wayne Community Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. 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.
Title: NOTE 3. SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of Wayne Community Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. There are no subrecipients to the federal awards of Wayne Community Schools, Wayne, Nebraska.
Title: NOTE 4. FOOD DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of Wayne Community Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule at fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: NOTE 5. INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of Wayne Community Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Wayne Public Schools, Wayne, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of modified cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-004
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS PREPARATION AND REVIEW Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2024-004
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS PREPARATION AND REVIEW Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2024-004
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS PREPARATION AND REVIEW Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2024-004
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS PREPARATION AND REVIEW Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2024-004
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS PREPARATION AND REVIEW Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2024-004
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS PREPARATION AND REVIEW Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2024-004
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS PREPARATION AND REVIEW Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.
Finding 2024-004
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS PREPARATION AND REVIEW Criteria As described in our engagement letter, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting. Condition The District does not have a system of internal control that would provide management with reasonable assurance that the District's schedule of expenditures of federal awards and related disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. As such, management requested us to compile the trial balance from the general ledger and prepare a draft of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, including the related note disclosures. Cause Management does not prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. Potential Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards could occur and not be prevented or detected by the District's internal control. Recommendation We recommend that the District review and approve the proposed auditor adjusting entries and the adequacy of schedule of the expenditures of federal awards disclosures prepared by the auditors and apply analytic procedures to the draft financial statements, among other procedures as considered necessary by management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards including the related note disclosures. The District reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments.