Audit 338190

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$11.76M
Findings
22
Programs
13
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-01-15

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
519339 2023-003 - - L
519340 2023-004 - Yes L
519341 2023-003 - - L
519342 2023-003 - - L
519343 2023-003 - - L
519344 2023-003 - - L
519345 2023-003 - - L
519346 2023-004 - Yes L
519347 2023-004 - Yes L
519348 2023-004 - Yes L
519349 2023-005 - - A
1095781 2023-003 - - L
1095782 2023-004 - Yes L
1095783 2023-003 - - L
1095784 2023-003 - - L
1095785 2023-003 - - L
1095786 2023-003 - - L
1095787 2023-003 - - L
1095788 2023-004 - Yes L
1095789 2023-004 - Yes L
1095790 2023-004 - Yes L
1095791 2023-005 - - A

Contacts

Name Title Type
Q9Y8PQJS2F23 Toriano Horton Auditee
7082254041 Stephanie Blanco Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 4: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Thornton Township School District 205 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. There are no amounts provided to subrecipients from each federal program listed on the accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Title: Note 5: Non-Cash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Thornton Township School District 205 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The District expended $147,779 in the form of non-cash assistance and has been included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Title: Note 6: Other Information Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Thornton Township School District 205 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The District did not have any federal insurance in effect during the year ended June 30, 2023. The District did not have any loans or loan guarantees outstanding as of June 30, 2023. The District had no federal grants requiring matching expenditures.
Title: Note 7: Major Program Determination Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Thornton Township School District 205 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. In accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, major programs for the District are individual programs or a cluster of programs determined using a risk-based analysis. The threshold for distinguishing Type A and Type B programs was $750,000.
Title: Note 8: ARP- LEA and COOP American Rescue Plan Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal award activity of Thornton Township School District 205 (District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The District claimed $2,957,650 of expenditures at 6/30/22. They made adjustments to their claim in FY23 and on their 6/30/23 claim they claimed $1,406,005. Instead of showing a negative FY23 balance for the changes, the FY22 expenditures have been adjusted on the report to show the cumulative claims.

Finding Details

Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 7 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, were submitted on 10/27/22 for grant 84.425D and on 11/14/22 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/30/23 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.425U. The report for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, was submitted on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027X. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 7 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, were submitted on 10/27/22 for grant 84.425D and on 11/14/22 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/30/23 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.425U. The report for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, was submitted on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027X. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 7 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, were submitted on 10/27/22 for grant 84.425D and on 11/14/22 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/30/23 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.425U. The report for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, was submitted on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027X. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 7 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, were submitted on 10/27/22 for grant 84.425D and on 11/14/22 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/30/23 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.425U. The report for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, was submitted on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027X. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "A. Activities Allowed and Unallowed" requires the District to conform to the itemized budgets which were filed with and approved by ISBE. Condition: The District did not claim expenditures in conformity with the approved detail budget. Questioned Costs: $1,495. Context: The district claimed expenditures of $1,495 on the 4/30/23 expenditure report that were not allowed by the budget. The district purchased lunches for an event, however this line of the budget was for sanitation supplies. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Inaccurate reporting resulted in the District being reimbursed for an additional $1,495 as of 6/30/23. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are supported by the underlying accounting records and are fairly presented in accordance with program requirements. These policies and procedures were not followed. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Furthermore, we recommend the District to adequately document claimed expenditures that are consistent with the terms and conditions of each grant agreement. Management's response: The District has agreed with the finding and recommendation as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 7 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, were submitted on 10/27/22 for grant 84.425D and on 11/14/22 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/30/23 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.425U. The report for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, was submitted on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027X. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 11 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The report for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, was submitted on 1/27/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the period ending 11/30/22, due 12/20/22, was submitted on 1/25/23 for grant 84.010. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/27/23 for grants 84.010, 84.424, 84.365, and 84.367, and on 1/30/23 for grant 84.027, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.010. The report for the quarter ending 3/31/23, due 4/20/23, was submitted on 5/2/23 for grant 84.424. The reports for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, were submitted on 7/24/23 for grant 84.365, and on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 7 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, were submitted on 10/27/22 for grant 84.425D and on 11/14/22 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/30/23 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.425U. The report for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, was submitted on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027X. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 7 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, were submitted on 10/27/22 for grant 84.425D and on 11/14/22 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/30/23 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.425U. The report for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, was submitted on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027X. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "L.Reporting" generally requires that LEA's report financial information to the pass-through entity and that those reports are accurate and supported by the underlying accounting records. Condition: The District did not comply with the requirements of filing period, quarterly, and final reports by the due dates set by ISBE. A total of 7 reports were filed late. Questioned Costs: N/A. Context: The District did not timely file quarterly and final expenditure reports for multiple grants. The reports for the quarter ending 9/30/22, due 10/20/22, were submitted on 10/27/22 for grant 84.425D and on 11/14/22 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X. The reports for the quarter ending 12/31/22, due 1/20/23, were submitted on 1/30/23 for grants 84.425W and 84.027X, and on 3/1/23 for grant 84.425U. The report for the quarter ending 6/30/23, due 7/20/23, was submitted on 7/27/23 for grant 84.027X. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Due to the late filing of reports, ISBE could freeze the District's federal funds. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are filed in a timely manner by the due dates provided by ISBE. The District did not follow this process. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Management's response: The District has agreed with the findings and recommendations as presented. The District will review the reporting deadlines and file reports moving forward on a timely manner by the due dates. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The compliance requirements for "A. Activities Allowed and Unallowed" requires the District to conform to the itemized budgets which were filed with and approved by ISBE. Condition: The District did not claim expenditures in conformity with the approved detail budget. Questioned Costs: $1,495. Context: The district claimed expenditures of $1,495 on the 4/30/23 expenditure report that were not allowed by the budget. The district purchased lunches for an event, however this line of the budget was for sanitation supplies. Effect: The District was not compliant with reporting requirements. Inaccurate reporting resulted in the District being reimbursed for an additional $1,495 as of 6/30/23. Cause: Policies and procedures are in place that provide reasonable assurance that reports of federal awards submitted to ISBE are supported by the underlying accounting records and are fairly presented in accordance with program requirements. These policies and procedures were not followed. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over federal reporting. Furthermore, we recommend the District to adequately document claimed expenditures that are consistent with the terms and conditions of each grant agreement. Management's response: The District has agreed with the finding and recommendation as presented. See Corrective Action Plan provided by the District.