Audit 333718

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$2.23M
Findings
4
Programs
12
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-19

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
515849 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes N
515850 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes N
1092291 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes N
1092292 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes N

Contacts

Name Title Type
QFWJTQZKBXK8 Ellie Hill Auditee
2188945400 Brian Opsahl Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule includes the federal award activity of Independent School District No. 2170 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 Independent School District No. 2170, it is not intended to be and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of Independent School District No. 2170.
Title: COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. All pass-through entities listed above use the same AL numbers as the federal grantors to identify these grants and have not assigned any additional identifying numbers.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During 2024, the District did not pass any federal money to subrecipients.

Finding Details

2024-003 FINDING Federal Program COVID-19 Education Stabilization Funds (AL 84.425D, 84.425U) Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirements Criteria A system of internal controls requires the review of certified payrolls to ensure contractors are paying their employees at the required federal rates. Condition Inquired of the District regarding reviews of the submitted certified payrolls to ensure the rates are paid according to federal pay rates. We noted the District did not review the certified payrolls received. Questioned Costs None Context The District is not reviewing the submitted certified payrolls to ensure contractors are paying their employees at the correct federal wage rates on construction projects that are funded with federal dollars. Cause Oversight by management. Effect The District has an increased risk of not being in compliance with federal wage rate requirements. Repeat Finding Yes, see prior year finding 2023-004. Recommendation The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure all certified payrolls are reviewed to ensure wages are paid according to federal wage rates. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.
2024-003 FINDING Federal Program COVID-19 Education Stabilization Funds (AL 84.425D, 84.425U) Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirements Criteria A system of internal controls requires the review of certified payrolls to ensure contractors are paying their employees at the required federal rates. Condition Inquired of the District regarding reviews of the submitted certified payrolls to ensure the rates are paid according to federal pay rates. We noted the District did not review the certified payrolls received. Questioned Costs None Context The District is not reviewing the submitted certified payrolls to ensure contractors are paying their employees at the correct federal wage rates on construction projects that are funded with federal dollars. Cause Oversight by management. Effect The District has an increased risk of not being in compliance with federal wage rate requirements. Repeat Finding Yes, see prior year finding 2023-004. Recommendation The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure all certified payrolls are reviewed to ensure wages are paid according to federal wage rates. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.
2024-003 FINDING Federal Program COVID-19 Education Stabilization Funds (AL 84.425D, 84.425U) Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirements Criteria A system of internal controls requires the review of certified payrolls to ensure contractors are paying their employees at the required federal rates. Condition Inquired of the District regarding reviews of the submitted certified payrolls to ensure the rates are paid according to federal pay rates. We noted the District did not review the certified payrolls received. Questioned Costs None Context The District is not reviewing the submitted certified payrolls to ensure contractors are paying their employees at the correct federal wage rates on construction projects that are funded with federal dollars. Cause Oversight by management. Effect The District has an increased risk of not being in compliance with federal wage rate requirements. Repeat Finding Yes, see prior year finding 2023-004. Recommendation The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure all certified payrolls are reviewed to ensure wages are paid according to federal wage rates. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.
2024-003 FINDING Federal Program COVID-19 Education Stabilization Funds (AL 84.425D, 84.425U) Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirements Criteria A system of internal controls requires the review of certified payrolls to ensure contractors are paying their employees at the required federal rates. Condition Inquired of the District regarding reviews of the submitted certified payrolls to ensure the rates are paid according to federal pay rates. We noted the District did not review the certified payrolls received. Questioned Costs None Context The District is not reviewing the submitted certified payrolls to ensure contractors are paying their employees at the correct federal wage rates on construction projects that are funded with federal dollars. Cause Oversight by management. Effect The District has an increased risk of not being in compliance with federal wage rate requirements. Repeat Finding Yes, see prior year finding 2023-004. Recommendation The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure all certified payrolls are reviewed to ensure wages are paid according to federal wage rates. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.