Audit 336276

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.27M
Findings
4
Programs
11
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-07

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
518000 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes F
518001 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1094442 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes F
1094443 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
XKCTUHLX2817 Paul Larkin Auditee
6203847872 Rachael Thooft Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Summary fo Signifivant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Unified School District Number 494, Syracuse, Kanas (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule if 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 select portion of the operations of District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District. The Schedule is presented using regulatory basis of accounting prescribed by the Kanas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide (as described in Note 1 to the financial statement), which is the same basis of accounting as the financial statement accompanying this schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: 1)    Unified School District Number 494 did not use the standard indirect cost rate of 10%. 1)    Expenditures reported in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) are reported using the accounting practices prescribed by the State of Kansas to demonstrate compliance with the cash and budget laws of the State of Kansas, the same as the financial statement accompanying this schedule.
Title: Funds Expended Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Unified School District Number 494, Syracuse, Kanas (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule if 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 select portion of the operations of District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District. The Schedule is presented using regulatory basis of accounting prescribed by the Kanas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide (as described in Note 1 to the financial statement), which is the same basis of accounting as the financial statement accompanying this schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: 1)    Unified School District Number 494 did not use the standard indirect cost rate of 10%. Funds where federal expenditures were receipted and expended: Food Service Fund $ 285,843 From State, Federal and Other Grant Funds: Title I Low Income 155,252 Title I Migrant 138,667 Supporting Effective Instruction 17,406 English Language Acquisition 22,827 Student Support & Academic Enrichment Program 18,281 ESSER II 629,095 $ 1,134,896

Finding Details

SIGNIFICANT DEFICENCY Internal Controls and Compliance Criteria: Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 2 Grants and Agreements, Subpart D Post Federal Award Requirements, Section 200.303 “the non-federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal aware that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” Condition: When investigating the controls related to equipment management, we became aware that the District has implemented an inbound procedure for recording newly purchased equipment. The current control system in place for the equipment does not include a yearly physical inventory. Cause: The internal control related to equipment maintenance after its initial receipt for Education Stabilization Fund is non-existent. Effect: There is a noncompliance and lack of internal control related to continued maintenance of the equipment for the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendations: The District should, on at least a yearly basis, perform a physical inventory of the equipment. The procedure must be adequately recorded and disclosed to include the name of the individual performing the service, the date, condition of the equipment, and verify its location. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding. See separate document for planned corrective actions.
SIGNIFICANT DEFICENCY Internal Controls and Compliance Criteria: Nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage rate requirements, a requirement for the contractor to submit the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance as required by 2 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6 Condition: Tatro Plumbing, Inc. did not submit weekly, for each week in which their contract work was performed, a copy of their payroll and a statement of compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements. Cause: The controls related to payroll paid under the Wage Rate Requirements are non-existent. Effect: There is a noncompliance and lack of internal control related to Wage Rate Requirements for construction contracts greater than $2,000 for the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendations: The District should put controls into place that will require contractors, performing contract work greater than $2,000 and paid with federal monies, to submit the required payroll reports, per the Wage Rate Requirements, throughout the contract work. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding. See separate document for planned corrective actions.
SIGNIFICANT DEFICENCY Internal Controls and Compliance Criteria: Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 2 Grants and Agreements, Subpart D Post Federal Award Requirements, Section 200.303 “the non-federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal aware that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” Condition: When investigating the controls related to equipment management, we became aware that the District has implemented an inbound procedure for recording newly purchased equipment. The current control system in place for the equipment does not include a yearly physical inventory. Cause: The internal control related to equipment maintenance after its initial receipt for Education Stabilization Fund is non-existent. Effect: There is a noncompliance and lack of internal control related to continued maintenance of the equipment for the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendations: The District should, on at least a yearly basis, perform a physical inventory of the equipment. The procedure must be adequately recorded and disclosed to include the name of the individual performing the service, the date, condition of the equipment, and verify its location. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding. See separate document for planned corrective actions.
SIGNIFICANT DEFICENCY Internal Controls and Compliance Criteria: Nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage rate requirements, a requirement for the contractor to submit the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance as required by 2 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6 Condition: Tatro Plumbing, Inc. did not submit weekly, for each week in which their contract work was performed, a copy of their payroll and a statement of compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements. Cause: The controls related to payroll paid under the Wage Rate Requirements are non-existent. Effect: There is a noncompliance and lack of internal control related to Wage Rate Requirements for construction contracts greater than $2,000 for the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendations: The District should put controls into place that will require contractors, performing contract work greater than $2,000 and paid with federal monies, to submit the required payroll reports, per the Wage Rate Requirements, throughout the contract work. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding. See separate document for planned corrective actions.