Audit 331140

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$118.42M
Findings
20
Programs
16
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-05

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
513153 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513154 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513155 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513156 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513157 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513158 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513159 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513160 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513161 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
513162 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089595 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089596 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089597 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089598 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089599 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089600 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089601 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089602 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089603 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB
1089604 2024-004 Material Weakness - AB

Contacts

Name Title Type
H6HKL3HS2KU3 Eric Stark Auditee
8455776062 Thomas Smith, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: SUBRECEIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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 (if any) shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credit made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Matching costs (the District’s share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federal financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reports are prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the District’s financial reporting system. Non-monetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the fair market value of commodities received, which is provided by New York State. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent that such costs are included in the Federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The de minimis election allows the District to allocate 10% of indirect costs to grants with periods ending on or before September 30, 2024 and 15% of indirect costs to grant with periods after September 30, 2024. The District does not use the de minimis election. No amounts were provided to subrecipients.
Title: OTHER DISCLOSURES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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 (if any) shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credit made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Matching costs (the District’s share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federal financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reports are prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the District’s financial reporting system. Non-monetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the fair market value of commodities received, which is provided by New York State. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent that such costs are included in the Federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The de minimis election allows the District to allocate 10% of indirect costs to grants with periods ending on or before September 30, 2024 and 15% of indirect costs to grant with periods after September 30, 2024. The District does not use the de minimis election. No insurance is carried specifically to cover equipment purchased with federal funds. Any equipment purchased with federal funds has only a nominal value, and is covered by the District’s casualty insurance policies. There were no loans or loan guarantees outstanding at year end.
Title: MAJOR PROGRAM DETERMINATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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 (if any) shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credit made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Matching costs (the District’s share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federal financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reports are prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the District’s financial reporting system. Non-monetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the fair market value of commodities received, which is provided by New York State. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent that such costs are included in the Federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The de minimis election allows the District to allocate 10% of indirect costs to grants with periods ending on or before September 30, 2024 and 15% of indirect costs to grant with periods after September 30, 2024. The District does not use the de minimis election. The District was not deemed to be a “low-risk auditee”, therefore, major programs were determined based on 40% of total federal award expenditures.

Finding Details

Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.
Federal Agency - United States Department of Education Federal Programs - Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - (84.010), English Language Acquisition Grants (84.365) Federal Award Years - 2024 State Agency - New York State Department of Education Reference - 2024-004 Missing Claims Auditor Approval - Material Weakness Criteria - New York State requires claims auditor approval prior to payment of expenditures. Condition - During our audit of Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies and English Acquisition Grants, the claims auditor approval was missing from 3 of 40 selections and 2 of 25 selections, respectively. Cause - The required cash disbursement procedures were not followed. Effect of Condition - Improper funds were disbursed by the District that did not follow New York State requirements. Recommendation - We recommend that checks do not get signed without evidence that the claims auditor approved the expenditure. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - It is likely that this issue is pervasive to other cash disbursements that were not selected for testing during the audit for the year ended June 30, 2024. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The District’s response is included in their corrective action plan.