Audit 33701

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$5.00M
Findings
36
Programs
14
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-02-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
31214 2022-001 - Yes L
31215 2022-002 - Yes H
31216 2022-001 - Yes L
31217 2022-002 - Yes H
31218 2022-001 - Yes L
31219 2022-002 - Yes H
31220 2022-001 - Yes L
31221 2022-002 - Yes H
31222 2022-001 - Yes L
31223 2022-002 - Yes H
31224 2022-001 - Yes L
31225 2022-002 - Yes H
31226 2022-001 - Yes L
31227 2022-002 - Yes H
31228 2022-001 - Yes L
31229 2022-002 - Yes H
31230 2022-001 - Yes L
31231 2022-002 - Yes H
607656 2022-001 - Yes L
607657 2022-002 - Yes H
607658 2022-001 - Yes L
607659 2022-002 - Yes H
607660 2022-001 - Yes L
607661 2022-002 - Yes H
607662 2022-001 - Yes L
607663 2022-002 - Yes H
607664 2022-001 - Yes L
607665 2022-002 - Yes H
607666 2022-001 - Yes L
607667 2022-002 - Yes H
607668 2022-001 - Yes L
607669 2022-002 - Yes H
607670 2022-001 - Yes L
607671 2022-002 - Yes H
607672 2022-001 - Yes L
607673 2022-002 - Yes H

Contacts

Name Title Type
XHXAF2L6J9N3 Justin Sultzbach Auditee
9782970085 Paul Gargano Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Programs Accounting Policies: Accounting policies and financial reporting practices permitted for municipalities inMassachusetts are prescribed by the Uniform Municipal Accounting System (UMAS)promulgated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue.The accompanying Schedule includes the federal grant transactions of the Town. Although someof these programs may be supplemented with state and other revenue, only federal activity isshown. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis ofaccounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in theUniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Disaster Grants Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disaster) expenditures are recognized when the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) approves the Towns project worksheet (PW) and the Town has incurred the eligible expenditures. The amounts reported in the Schedule include $65,348 of expenditures incurred in prior fiscal years but awarded by FEMA in the current fiscal year.
Title: U.S. Department of Agriculture Programs Accounting Policies: Accounting policies and financial reporting practices permitted for municipalities inMassachusetts are prescribed by the Uniform Municipal Accounting System (UMAS)promulgated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue.The accompanying Schedule includes the federal grant transactions of the Town. Although someof these programs may be supplemented with state and other revenue, only federal activity isshown. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis ofaccounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in theUniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Town receives non-cash commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a part of the National School Lunch program. The amounts reported as non-cash assistance represent the fair market value of these commodities received during the year.The amounts reported as cash assistance represent federal reimbursements for meals provided.

Finding Details

2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-001 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.344(a), a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through agency, no later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Final financial reports were not filed in a timely manner for a Special Education Cluster grant. Cause: A lack of a formal review process for grants in prior years. Effect: The School is not in compliance with federal grant reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Finding 2021-001. Recommendation: We recommend that final financial reports be completed and submitted to the pass-through agency within the prescribed deadlines. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 U.S. Department of Education Passed-through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Cluster ? CFDA 84.027 & 84.173 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.309 of the Uniform Guidance, a non-federal entity may charge to a Federal award only allowable costs incurred during the period of performance and any costs incurred before the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity made the Federal award that were authorized by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. Condition: Invoices and payroll were charged for services performed prior to the approval dates by the pass-through agency. Cause: Invoices were not provided in a timely manner by vendors nor were services dates properly identified by the Town. Numerous payroll entries were recorded to correct prior year findings and close out grants with some payroll being outside the period. Effect: The Town expended funds outside of the period of performance which resulted in questioned costs. Questioned Costs: $25,880.10 Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to properly monitor award approval dates to ensure that goods and services charged to federal grants occur during the period of performance. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.