Audit 337545

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$4.66M
Findings
22
Programs
13
Organization: School District of Cudahy (WI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-01-13

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
519021 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
519022 2023-007 Material Weakness - N
519023 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
519024 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
519025 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
519026 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
519027 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
519028 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
519029 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
519030 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
519031 2023-006 Significant Deficiency - N
1095463 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
1095464 2023-007 Material Weakness - N
1095465 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
1095466 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
1095467 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
1095468 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
1095469 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
1095470 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
1095471 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
1095472 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
1095473 2023-006 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
M6L5PH4KM423 Brian Dasher Auditee
4142947411 Shannon Small Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and the Wisconsin State Single Audit Guide, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to adopt the 10% De Minimis cost rate for the year ended June 30, 2023. All federal and state award programs operated by the School District of Cudahy (the District) are included in the scope of the single audit. The single audit was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance and the Wisconsin State Single Audit Guide, issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The information in these Schedules are presented in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and the Wisconsin State Single Audit Guide. Because the Schedules presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District.
Title: OVERSIGHT AGENCY Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and the Wisconsin State Single Audit Guide, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to adopt the 10% De Minimis cost rate for the year ended June 30, 2023. The District’s federal oversight agency for audit is the U.S. Department of Education. The District’s state cognizant agency is the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPENDITURES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and the Wisconsin State Single Audit Guide, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to adopt the 10% De Minimis cost rate for the year ended June 30, 2023. Eligible costs for special education under project 011 were $5,190,317 for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Title: PASS THROUGH GRANT NUMBERS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and the Wisconsin State Single Audit Guide, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has not elected to adopt the 10% De Minimis cost rate for the year ended June 30, 2023. Pass-through grant numbers were not assigned by the pass-through entities.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Title I Grant to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: S010A220049; 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2023-401253-DPI-TI-A-141 Award Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30 ,2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: ESEA sections 1111(h)(1)(C)(iii)(II) and 8101(23), (25) (20 USC 6311(h)(1)(C)(iii)(II) and 7801(23),(25)) required to remove a student from the cohort, a school or Local Education Authorities (LEA) must confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. Condition: The District did not retain document to support the removal of students from the adjusted cohort. Questioned costs: None Context: The District was not able to provide to the auditor documentation of the process to track and monitor the documentation of students removed from the adjust cohort. In addition, no documentation was available to review for any students removed from the adjusted cohort. Cause: The District did not design and implement internal controls to ensure the documentation was retained for any students removed from the adjusted cohort. Effect: The adjusted cohort may not include all student required for the calculation. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement procedures and internal controls to ensure proper documentation is obtained and retained for any students removed from the adjusted cohort.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Title I grant to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: S010A220049; 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2023-401253-DPI-TI-A-141 Award Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30 ,2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Title I, Section 1111(b)(2)(B)(iii) required that the Local Education Authorities (LEA) design and implement policies and procedures for ensuring that the LEA and its schools implement test security measures. Condition: The District did not design, document or implement test security measures in compliance with Title I requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: The District was not able to provide to the auditor documentation of the design or implementation of test security policy that comply with the requirements of Title I. Cause: The District did not monitor or document compliance with the requirement to design, document or implement test security. Effect: The District may not be in compliance with requirements to ensure test security in compliance with their State Education Authority requirements and Title I requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement test security measures and internal controls to ensure these policies comply with requirements of Title I.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1) requires property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. Condition: The District’s capital asset records do not include all of the required aspects of property records as required by Uniform Guidance. The detail capital asset records do not identify the source of the funding for the property or the percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired. Questioned costs: None Context: The Districts capital asset records are not currently designed to track the source and percentage of federal participation in a project as the District does not commonly utilize federal funding for capital purchases. Cause: The District has not designed and implemented controls to ensure capital asset records included all necessary information for assets purchased with federal awards. Effect: Capital asset records for assets purchased, wholly or partially, with federal awards do not include all necessary details as required by Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement capital asset record procedures and controls that ensure all necessary information is track in capital asset records for assets purchased with federal awards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1) requires property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. Condition: The District’s capital asset records do not include all of the required aspects of property records as required by Uniform Guidance. The detail capital asset records do not identify the source of the funding for the property or the percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired. Questioned costs: None Context: The Districts capital asset records are not currently designed to track the source and percentage of federal participation in a project as the District does not commonly utilize federal funding for capital purchases. Cause: The District has not designed and implemented controls to ensure capital asset records included all necessary information for assets purchased with federal awards. Effect: Capital asset records for assets purchased, wholly or partially, with federal awards do not include all necessary details as required by Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement capital asset record procedures and controls that ensure all necessary information is track in capital asset records for assets purchased with federal awards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1) requires property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. Condition: The District’s capital asset records do not include all of the required aspects of property records as required by Uniform Guidance. The detail capital asset records do not identify the source of the funding for the property or the percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired. Questioned costs: None Context: The Districts capital asset records are not currently designed to track the source and percentage of federal participation in a project as the District does not commonly utilize federal funding for capital purchases. Cause: The District has not designed and implemented controls to ensure capital asset records included all necessary information for assets purchased with federal awards. Effect: Capital asset records for assets purchased, wholly or partially, with federal awards do not include all necessary details as required by Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement capital asset record procedures and controls that ensure all necessary information is track in capital asset records for assets purchased with federal awards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: 29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contacts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction requires that all nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (which still may be referenced as the Davis-Bacon Act) a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. Condition: During testing of both of the qualifying contracts for selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Neither contract contained requirement clauses communicating required compliance with Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Questioned costs: None Context: The agreements entered into during the fiscal year under audit were for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts for. As such simplified agreements were entered, which did not include written Davis-Bacon Act clauses. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure contract qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act compliance included all required clauses. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not have been conducted in compliance with such requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure all necessary clauses, provisions and languages in included in contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: 29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contacts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction requires that all nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (which still may be referenced as the Davis-Bacon Act) a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. Condition: During testing of both of the qualifying contracts for selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Neither contract contained requirement clauses communicating required compliance with Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Questioned costs: None Context: The agreements entered into during the fiscal year under audit were for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts for. As such simplified agreements were entered, which did not include written Davis-Bacon Act clauses. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure contract qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act compliance included all required clauses. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not have been conducted in compliance with such requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure all necessary clauses, provisions and languages in included in contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: 29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contacts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction requires that all nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (which still may be referenced as the Davis-Bacon Act) a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. Condition: During testing of both of the qualifying contracts for selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Neither contract contained requirement clauses communicating required compliance with Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Questioned costs: None Context: The agreements entered into during the fiscal year under audit were for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts for. As such simplified agreements were entered, which did not include written Davis-Bacon Act clauses. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure contract qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act compliance included all required clauses. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not have been conducted in compliance with such requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure all necessary clauses, provisions and languages in included in contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 & July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: For contracts between federal award recipients and contracts that are subject to David-Bacon Act requirements, 29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(I)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions) and 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326 require the contractor or subcontractor submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: Both of the qualifying projects selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act for the submission of weekly certified payrolls by the contractor. The District did not obtain or review weekly payrolls for either contract subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions. For both contracts certified payrolls were subsequently obtained supporting related weekly payroll. Questioned costs: None Context: The District entered into agreements during the fiscal year under audit for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts, which included establishing submission and monitoring requirements for weekly certified payrolls. As the District does not commonly entered into contracts subject to these requirements, policies and process in place did not address these requirements. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure weekly certified payrolls were completed by the contractor and submitted to the District contracts qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not be in compliance with required provision for required weekly pay.. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure required documentation of weekly certified payrolls are obtained and reviewed for all contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 & July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: For contracts between federal award recipients and contracts that are subject to David-Bacon Act requirements, 29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(I)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions) and 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326 require the contractor or subcontractor submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: Both of the qualifying projects selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act for the submission of weekly certified payrolls by the contractor. The District did not obtain or review weekly payrolls for either contract subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions. For both contracts certified payrolls were subsequently obtained supporting related weekly payroll. Questioned costs: None Context: The District entered into agreements during the fiscal year under audit for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts, which included establishing submission and monitoring requirements for weekly certified payrolls. As the District does not commonly entered into contracts subject to these requirements, policies and process in place did not address these requirements. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure weekly certified payrolls were completed by the contractor and submitted to the District contracts qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not be in compliance with required provision for required weekly pay.. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure required documentation of weekly certified payrolls are obtained and reviewed for all contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 & July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: For contracts between federal award recipients and contracts that are subject to David-Bacon Act requirements, 29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(I)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions) and 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326 require the contractor or subcontractor submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: Both of the qualifying projects selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act for the submission of weekly certified payrolls by the contractor. The District did not obtain or review weekly payrolls for either contract subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions. For both contracts certified payrolls were subsequently obtained supporting related weekly payroll. Questioned costs: None Context: The District entered into agreements during the fiscal year under audit for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts, which included establishing submission and monitoring requirements for weekly certified payrolls. As the District does not commonly entered into contracts subject to these requirements, policies and process in place did not address these requirements. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure weekly certified payrolls were completed by the contractor and submitted to the District contracts qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not be in compliance with required provision for required weekly pay.. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure required documentation of weekly certified payrolls are obtained and reviewed for all contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 & July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: For contracts between federal award recipients and contracts that are subject to David-Bacon Act requirements, 29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(I)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions) and 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326 require the contractor or subcontractor submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: Both of the qualifying projects selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act for the submission of weekly certified payrolls by the contractor. The District did not obtain or review weekly payrolls for either contract subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions. For both contracts certified payrolls were subsequently obtained supporting related weekly payroll. Questioned costs: None Context: The District entered into agreements during the fiscal year under audit for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts, which included establishing submission and monitoring requirements for weekly certified payrolls. As the District does not commonly entered into contracts subject to these requirements, policies and process in place did not address these requirements. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure weekly certified payrolls were completed by the contractor and submitted to the District contracts qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not be in compliance with required provision for required weekly pay.. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure required documentation of weekly certified payrolls are obtained and reviewed for all contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Title I Grant to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: S010A220049; 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2023-401253-DPI-TI-A-141 Award Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30 ,2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: ESEA sections 1111(h)(1)(C)(iii)(II) and 8101(23), (25) (20 USC 6311(h)(1)(C)(iii)(II) and 7801(23),(25)) required to remove a student from the cohort, a school or Local Education Authorities (LEA) must confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. Condition: The District did not retain document to support the removal of students from the adjusted cohort. Questioned costs: None Context: The District was not able to provide to the auditor documentation of the process to track and monitor the documentation of students removed from the adjust cohort. In addition, no documentation was available to review for any students removed from the adjusted cohort. Cause: The District did not design and implement internal controls to ensure the documentation was retained for any students removed from the adjusted cohort. Effect: The adjusted cohort may not include all student required for the calculation. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement procedures and internal controls to ensure proper documentation is obtained and retained for any students removed from the adjusted cohort.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Title I Grant to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: S010A220049; 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2023-401253-DPI-TI-A-141 Award Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30 ,2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: ESEA sections 1111(h)(1)(C)(iii)(II) and 8101(23), (25) (20 USC 6311(h)(1)(C)(iii)(II) and 7801(23),(25)) required to remove a student from the cohort, a school or Local Education Authorities (LEA) must confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. Condition: The District did not retain document to support the removal of students from the adjusted cohort. Questioned costs: None Context: The District was not able to provide to the auditor documentation of the process to track and monitor the documentation of students removed from the adjust cohort. In addition, no documentation was available to review for any students removed from the adjusted cohort. Cause: The District did not design and implement internal controls to ensure the documentation was retained for any students removed from the adjusted cohort. Effect: The adjusted cohort may not include all student required for the calculation. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement procedures and internal controls to ensure proper documentation is obtained and retained for any students removed from the adjusted cohort.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Title I grant to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: S010A220049; 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2023-401253-DPI-TI-A-141 Award Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30 ,2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Title I, Section 1111(b)(2)(B)(iii) required that the Local Education Authorities (LEA) design and implement policies and procedures for ensuring that the LEA and its schools implement test security measures. Condition: The District did not design, document or implement test security measures in compliance with Title I requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: The District was not able to provide to the auditor documentation of the design or implementation of test security policy that comply with the requirements of Title I. Cause: The District did not monitor or document compliance with the requirement to design, document or implement test security. Effect: The District may not be in compliance with requirements to ensure test security in compliance with their State Education Authority requirements and Title I requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement test security measures and internal controls to ensure these policies comply with requirements of Title I.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1) requires property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. Condition: The District’s capital asset records do not include all of the required aspects of property records as required by Uniform Guidance. The detail capital asset records do not identify the source of the funding for the property or the percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired. Questioned costs: None Context: The Districts capital asset records are not currently designed to track the source and percentage of federal participation in a project as the District does not commonly utilize federal funding for capital purchases. Cause: The District has not designed and implemented controls to ensure capital asset records included all necessary information for assets purchased with federal awards. Effect: Capital asset records for assets purchased, wholly or partially, with federal awards do not include all necessary details as required by Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement capital asset record procedures and controls that ensure all necessary information is track in capital asset records for assets purchased with federal awards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1) requires property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. Condition: The District’s capital asset records do not include all of the required aspects of property records as required by Uniform Guidance. The detail capital asset records do not identify the source of the funding for the property or the percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired. Questioned costs: None Context: The Districts capital asset records are not currently designed to track the source and percentage of federal participation in a project as the District does not commonly utilize federal funding for capital purchases. Cause: The District has not designed and implemented controls to ensure capital asset records included all necessary information for assets purchased with federal awards. Effect: Capital asset records for assets purchased, wholly or partially, with federal awards do not include all necessary details as required by Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement capital asset record procedures and controls that ensure all necessary information is track in capital asset records for assets purchased with federal awards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1) requires property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. Condition: The District’s capital asset records do not include all of the required aspects of property records as required by Uniform Guidance. The detail capital asset records do not identify the source of the funding for the property or the percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired. Questioned costs: None Context: The Districts capital asset records are not currently designed to track the source and percentage of federal participation in a project as the District does not commonly utilize federal funding for capital purchases. Cause: The District has not designed and implemented controls to ensure capital asset records included all necessary information for assets purchased with federal awards. Effect: Capital asset records for assets purchased, wholly or partially, with federal awards do not include all necessary details as required by Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement capital asset record procedures and controls that ensure all necessary information is track in capital asset records for assets purchased with federal awards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: 29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contacts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction requires that all nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (which still may be referenced as the Davis-Bacon Act) a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. Condition: During testing of both of the qualifying contracts for selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Neither contract contained requirement clauses communicating required compliance with Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Questioned costs: None Context: The agreements entered into during the fiscal year under audit were for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts for. As such simplified agreements were entered, which did not include written Davis-Bacon Act clauses. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure contract qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act compliance included all required clauses. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not have been conducted in compliance with such requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure all necessary clauses, provisions and languages in included in contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: 29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contacts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction requires that all nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (which still may be referenced as the Davis-Bacon Act) a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. Condition: During testing of both of the qualifying contracts for selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Neither contract contained requirement clauses communicating required compliance with Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Questioned costs: None Context: The agreements entered into during the fiscal year under audit were for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts for. As such simplified agreements were entered, which did not include written Davis-Bacon Act clauses. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure contract qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act compliance included all required clauses. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not have been conducted in compliance with such requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure all necessary clauses, provisions and languages in included in contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2021-401253-DPI-GEERF-162, 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 and July 1, 2020 through September 30 ,2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: 29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contacts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction requires that all nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (which still may be referenced as the Davis-Bacon Act) a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. Condition: During testing of both of the qualifying contracts for selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Neither contract contained requirement clauses communicating required compliance with Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Questioned costs: None Context: The agreements entered into during the fiscal year under audit were for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts for. As such simplified agreements were entered, which did not include written Davis-Bacon Act clauses. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure contract qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act compliance included all required clauses. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not have been conducted in compliance with such requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure all necessary clauses, provisions and languages in included in contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 & July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: For contracts between federal award recipients and contracts that are subject to David-Bacon Act requirements, 29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(I)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions) and 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326 require the contractor or subcontractor submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: Both of the qualifying projects selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act for the submission of weekly certified payrolls by the contractor. The District did not obtain or review weekly payrolls for either contract subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions. For both contracts certified payrolls were subsequently obtained supporting related weekly payroll. Questioned costs: None Context: The District entered into agreements during the fiscal year under audit for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts, which included establishing submission and monitoring requirements for weekly certified payrolls. As the District does not commonly entered into contracts subject to these requirements, policies and process in place did not address these requirements. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure weekly certified payrolls were completed by the contractor and submitted to the District contracts qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not be in compliance with required provision for required weekly pay.. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure required documentation of weekly certified payrolls are obtained and reviewed for all contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 & July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: For contracts between federal award recipients and contracts that are subject to David-Bacon Act requirements, 29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(I)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions) and 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326 require the contractor or subcontractor submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: Both of the qualifying projects selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act for the submission of weekly certified payrolls by the contractor. The District did not obtain or review weekly payrolls for either contract subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions. For both contracts certified payrolls were subsequently obtained supporting related weekly payroll. Questioned costs: None Context: The District entered into agreements during the fiscal year under audit for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts, which included establishing submission and monitoring requirements for weekly certified payrolls. As the District does not commonly entered into contracts subject to these requirements, policies and process in place did not address these requirements. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure weekly certified payrolls were completed by the contractor and submitted to the District contracts qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not be in compliance with required provision for required weekly pay.. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure required documentation of weekly certified payrolls are obtained and reviewed for all contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 & July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: For contracts between federal award recipients and contracts that are subject to David-Bacon Act requirements, 29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(I)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions) and 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326 require the contractor or subcontractor submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: Both of the qualifying projects selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act for the submission of weekly certified payrolls by the contractor. The District did not obtain or review weekly payrolls for either contract subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions. For both contracts certified payrolls were subsequently obtained supporting related weekly payroll. Questioned costs: None Context: The District entered into agreements during the fiscal year under audit for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts, which included establishing submission and monitoring requirements for weekly certified payrolls. As the District does not commonly entered into contracts subject to these requirements, policies and process in place did not address these requirements. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure weekly certified payrolls were completed by the contractor and submitted to the District contracts qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not be in compliance with required provision for required weekly pay.. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure required documentation of weekly certified payrolls are obtained and reviewed for all contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D & 84.425C Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2021 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFII-163 & 2022-401253-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Award Period: March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2029 & July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: For contracts between federal award recipients and contracts that are subject to David-Bacon Act requirements, 29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(I)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions) and 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326 require the contractor or subcontractor submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: Both of the qualifying projects selected for testing for compliance with requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act for the submission of weekly certified payrolls by the contractor. The District did not obtain or review weekly payrolls for either contract subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions. For both contracts certified payrolls were subsequently obtained supporting related weekly payroll. Questioned costs: None Context: The District entered into agreements during the fiscal year under audit for project that were below the scope the contractor and District require full contracts, which included establishing submission and monitoring requirements for weekly certified payrolls. As the District does not commonly entered into contracts subject to these requirements, policies and process in place did not address these requirements. Cause: The District did not design and implement controls to ensure weekly certified payrolls were completed by the contractor and submitted to the District contracts qualifying for Davis-Bacon Act provisions. Effect: Projects subject to compliance with provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act may not be in compliance with required provision for required weekly pay.. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement internal controls that ensure required documentation of weekly certified payrolls are obtained and reviewed for all contracts subject to compliance with Davis-Bacon Act. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Title I Grant to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: S010A220049; 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2023-401253-DPI-TI-A-141 Award Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30 ,2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: ESEA sections 1111(h)(1)(C)(iii)(II) and 8101(23), (25) (20 USC 6311(h)(1)(C)(iii)(II) and 7801(23),(25)) required to remove a student from the cohort, a school or Local Education Authorities (LEA) must confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. Condition: The District did not retain document to support the removal of students from the adjusted cohort. Questioned costs: None Context: The District was not able to provide to the auditor documentation of the process to track and monitor the documentation of students removed from the adjust cohort. In addition, no documentation was available to review for any students removed from the adjusted cohort. Cause: The District did not design and implement internal controls to ensure the documentation was retained for any students removed from the adjusted cohort. Effect: The adjusted cohort may not include all student required for the calculation. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement procedures and internal controls to ensure proper documentation is obtained and retained for any students removed from the adjusted cohort.