Audit 337982

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$5.92M
Findings
4
Programs
20
Organization: North Wasco County Sd #21 (OR)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-15
Auditor: Sensiba LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
519278 2024-003 - - N
519279 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - N
1095720 2024-003 - - N
1095721 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

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Q3YRHKGDYHL5 Randal Anderson Auditee
5415063424 Brenda Bartlett Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the SEFA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the SEFA represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, and instead uses the rate approved annually by Oregon Department of Education. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) includes the federal grant awards activity of North Wasco County School District No. 21 under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this SEFA is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the SEFA 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: Note 2: Summary of significant accounting principles Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the SEFA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the SEFA represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, and instead uses the rate approved annually by Oregon Department of Education. Expenditures reported in the SEFA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the SEFA represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.
Title: Note 3: Indirect cost rates Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the SEFA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the SEFA represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, and instead uses the rate approved annually by Oregon Department of Education. The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, and instead uses the rate approved annually by Oregon Department of Education.
Title: Note 4: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the SEFA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the SEFA represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, and instead uses the rate approved annually by Oregon Department of Education. The District passed through $50,520 of federal funding to Columbia Gorge Education Service District and $1,536 of federal funding to South Wasco School District.
Title: Note 5: Non-cash awards Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the SEFA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the SEFA represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, and instead uses the rate approved annually by Oregon Department of Education. The schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes amounts for food donations provided through the Child Nutrition Program and the SNAP Cluster through the State of Oregon. The value of the food is determined by the grantor and included in the total program value reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal awards.

Finding Details

Information on Federal Program: AL 84.287, Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers, US Department of Education, Award Year: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, Compliance Requirement: N – Special Tests and Provisions (Participation of Private School Children); Type of Finding: Noncompliance Criteria: A local educational agency (LEA), after timely and meaningful consultation with private school officials, must provide equitable services to eligible private school children who reside in the participating public school attendance area. Condition and Context: The District did not consult with private school officials in order to provide equitable services to students attending private school in the public school attendance area. Cause: We conclude the cause is that there was no specific individual in charge of complying with all requirements related to this federal program. Effect: The District did not provide equitable services to private school students residing within the District’s school attendance area. Recommendation: We recommend the District review its policies for assigning federal grant compliance to individuals who are aware of all compliance requirements related to each program for which it accepts federal grant funding. Views of Responsible Officials: The District agrees with this finding and will implement procedures intended to assure private schools are notified and invited in the afterschool program.
Identification of the federal program: AL 84.287, Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers, US Department of Education, Award Year: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, Compliance Requirement: N – Special Tests and Provisions (Participation of Private School Children); Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance. Criteria: Management is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant compliance with federal programs. Condition and Context: The District did not consult with private school officials in order to provide equitable services to students attending private school in the public school attendance area. Cause: We conclude the cause is that there was no specific individual in charge of complying with all requirements related to this federal program. Effect: The District did not provide equitable services to private school students residing within the District’s school attendance area.Recommendation: We recommend the District review its policies for assigning federal grant compliance to individuals who are aware of all compliance requirements related to each program for which it accepts federal grant funding. Views of Responsible Officials: The District agrees with this finding and will implement procedures to ensure all employees charged with federal program compliance have been instructed the private schools must receive equitable services.
Information on Federal Program: AL 84.287, Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers, US Department of Education, Award Year: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, Compliance Requirement: N – Special Tests and Provisions (Participation of Private School Children); Type of Finding: Noncompliance Criteria: A local educational agency (LEA), after timely and meaningful consultation with private school officials, must provide equitable services to eligible private school children who reside in the participating public school attendance area. Condition and Context: The District did not consult with private school officials in order to provide equitable services to students attending private school in the public school attendance area. Cause: We conclude the cause is that there was no specific individual in charge of complying with all requirements related to this federal program. Effect: The District did not provide equitable services to private school students residing within the District’s school attendance area. Recommendation: We recommend the District review its policies for assigning federal grant compliance to individuals who are aware of all compliance requirements related to each program for which it accepts federal grant funding. Views of Responsible Officials: The District agrees with this finding and will implement procedures intended to assure private schools are notified and invited in the afterschool program.
Identification of the federal program: AL 84.287, Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers, US Department of Education, Award Year: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, Compliance Requirement: N – Special Tests and Provisions (Participation of Private School Children); Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance. Criteria: Management is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant compliance with federal programs. Condition and Context: The District did not consult with private school officials in order to provide equitable services to students attending private school in the public school attendance area. Cause: We conclude the cause is that there was no specific individual in charge of complying with all requirements related to this federal program. Effect: The District did not provide equitable services to private school students residing within the District’s school attendance area.Recommendation: We recommend the District review its policies for assigning federal grant compliance to individuals who are aware of all compliance requirements related to each program for which it accepts federal grant funding. Views of Responsible Officials: The District agrees with this finding and will implement procedures to ensure all employees charged with federal program compliance have been instructed the private schools must receive equitable services.