2024-003 50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Activities Allowed or Unallowed and
Allowable Costs/Cost Principles (Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance,
Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: A/B - Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.431(h)(1) states that for post-retirement health
plans financed on a pay-as-you-go method, allowable costs are limited to those representing
actual payments to retirees or their beneficiaries.
Condition
The District used program funds to make a contribution of $1,500,000 to a trust held for
postemployment benefits which is financed using the pay-as-you-go method. Additionally, the
District charged indirect costs of $48,789 in direct relation to the unallowable direct costs
charged.
Cause
The District appears to have been unaware of this requirement.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 200.431(h)(1).
Questioned Costs
The condition identified above resulted in known questioned costs of $1,548,789. Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through review of post-retirement health plan trust contributions.
We reviewed 100% of such contributions.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement controls to ensure that all expenditures charged to federal
programs are allowable.
2024-003 50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Activities Allowed or Unallowed and
Allowable Costs/Cost Principles (Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance,
Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: A/B - Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.431(h)(1) states that for post-retirement health
plans financed on a pay-as-you-go method, allowable costs are limited to those representing
actual payments to retirees or their beneficiaries.
Condition
The District used program funds to make a contribution of $1,500,000 to a trust held for
postemployment benefits which is financed using the pay-as-you-go method. Additionally, the
District charged indirect costs of $48,789 in direct relation to the unallowable direct costs
charged.
Cause
The District appears to have been unaware of this requirement.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 200.431(h)(1).
Questioned Costs
The condition identified above resulted in known questioned costs of $1,548,789. Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through review of post-retirement health plan trust contributions.
We reviewed 100% of such contributions.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement controls to ensure that all expenditures charged to federal
programs are allowable.
2024-003 50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Activities Allowed or Unallowed and
Allowable Costs/Cost Principles (Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance,
Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: A/B - Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.431(h)(1) states that for post-retirement health
plans financed on a pay-as-you-go method, allowable costs are limited to those representing
actual payments to retirees or their beneficiaries.
Condition
The District used program funds to make a contribution of $1,500,000 to a trust held for
postemployment benefits which is financed using the pay-as-you-go method. Additionally, the
District charged indirect costs of $48,789 in direct relation to the unallowable direct costs
charged.
Cause
The District appears to have been unaware of this requirement.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 200.431(h)(1).
Questioned Costs
The condition identified above resulted in known questioned costs of $1,548,789. Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through review of post-retirement health plan trust contributions.
We reviewed 100% of such contributions.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement controls to ensure that all expenditures charged to federal
programs are allowable.
50000 – Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – Subrecipient Monitoring (Material
Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Social Services
Program Name: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 10.558
Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.16(d)(4)(iii) requires sponsoring organizations to
review each subrecipient facility a minimum of three times per year. Additionally, at least two of
the three reviews must be unannounced.
Condition
At three of six sites tested, the District has not met the minimum monitoring requirements. Two
of six sites tested had only two monitoring visits total during the year. One of six sites tested had
three visits; however, two of the three visits were announced visits.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to lack of internal controls over compliance for subrecipient
monitoring.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
226.16(d)(4)(iii).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
A nonstatistical sample of three out of thirteen sites was initially tested. This resulted in one
instance of noncompliance for a site which had only two of the three required monitoring visits.
In response to this noncompliance, three additional sites were tested for a total of six out of
thirteen sites. This resulted in two additional instances of noncompliance for one site that had
only two of the three required monitoring visits and one site that had three visits but only one
of which was unannounced. Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls over subrecipient monitoring to ensure that an
adequate number of monitoring visits of each type are made during each year.
50000 – Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – Subrecipient Monitoring (Material
Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Social Services
Program Name: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 10.558
Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.16(d)(4)(iii) requires sponsoring organizations to
review each subrecipient facility a minimum of three times per year. Additionally, at least two of
the three reviews must be unannounced.
Condition
At three of six sites tested, the District has not met the minimum monitoring requirements. Two
of six sites tested had only two monitoring visits total during the year. One of six sites tested had
three visits; however, two of the three visits were announced visits.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to lack of internal controls over compliance for subrecipient
monitoring.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
226.16(d)(4)(iii).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
A nonstatistical sample of three out of thirteen sites was initially tested. This resulted in one
instance of noncompliance for a site which had only two of the three required monitoring visits.
In response to this noncompliance, three additional sites were tested for a total of six out of
thirteen sites. This resulted in two additional instances of noncompliance for one site that had
only two of the three required monitoring visits and one site that had three visits but only one
of which was unannounced. Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls over subrecipient monitoring to ensure that an
adequate number of monitoring visits of each type are made during each year.
50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment/Real Property Management
(Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: F – Equipment/Real Property Management
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.313(d)(2) requires that a physical inventory of
federally funded property be conducted at least every two years. The results of the inventory
must be reconciled with the property records. Condition
The District’s last physical inventory of federally funded property did not take place within the
last two years.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to delays in the District arranging for a physical inventory.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
200.313(d)(2).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through inquiry with District personnel and through review of
available District records related to physical inventory of equipment.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls to ensure that physical inventories are
performed at least every two years.
50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment/Real Property Management
(Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: F – Equipment/Real Property Management
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.313(d)(2) requires that a physical inventory of
federally funded property be conducted at least every two years. The results of the inventory
must be reconciled with the property records. Condition
The District’s last physical inventory of federally funded property did not take place within the
last two years.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to delays in the District arranging for a physical inventory.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
200.313(d)(2).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through inquiry with District personnel and through review of
available District records related to physical inventory of equipment.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls to ensure that physical inventories are
performed at least every two years.
50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment/Real Property Management
(Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: F – Equipment/Real Property Management
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.313(d)(2) requires that a physical inventory of
federally funded property be conducted at least every two years. The results of the inventory
must be reconciled with the property records. Condition
The District’s last physical inventory of federally funded property did not take place within the
last two years.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to delays in the District arranging for a physical inventory.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
200.313(d)(2).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through inquiry with District personnel and through review of
available District records related to physical inventory of equipment.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls to ensure that physical inventories are
performed at least every two years.
2024-003 50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Activities Allowed or Unallowed and
Allowable Costs/Cost Principles (Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance,
Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: A/B - Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.431(h)(1) states that for post-retirement health
plans financed on a pay-as-you-go method, allowable costs are limited to those representing
actual payments to retirees or their beneficiaries.
Condition
The District used program funds to make a contribution of $1,500,000 to a trust held for
postemployment benefits which is financed using the pay-as-you-go method. Additionally, the
District charged indirect costs of $48,789 in direct relation to the unallowable direct costs
charged.
Cause
The District appears to have been unaware of this requirement.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 200.431(h)(1).
Questioned Costs
The condition identified above resulted in known questioned costs of $1,548,789. Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through review of post-retirement health plan trust contributions.
We reviewed 100% of such contributions.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement controls to ensure that all expenditures charged to federal
programs are allowable.
2024-003 50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Activities Allowed or Unallowed and
Allowable Costs/Cost Principles (Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance,
Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: A/B - Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.431(h)(1) states that for post-retirement health
plans financed on a pay-as-you-go method, allowable costs are limited to those representing
actual payments to retirees or their beneficiaries.
Condition
The District used program funds to make a contribution of $1,500,000 to a trust held for
postemployment benefits which is financed using the pay-as-you-go method. Additionally, the
District charged indirect costs of $48,789 in direct relation to the unallowable direct costs
charged.
Cause
The District appears to have been unaware of this requirement.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 200.431(h)(1).
Questioned Costs
The condition identified above resulted in known questioned costs of $1,548,789. Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through review of post-retirement health plan trust contributions.
We reviewed 100% of such contributions.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement controls to ensure that all expenditures charged to federal
programs are allowable.
2024-003 50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Activities Allowed or Unallowed and
Allowable Costs/Cost Principles (Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance,
Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: A/B - Allowed or Unallowed & Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.431(h)(1) states that for post-retirement health
plans financed on a pay-as-you-go method, allowable costs are limited to those representing
actual payments to retirees or their beneficiaries.
Condition
The District used program funds to make a contribution of $1,500,000 to a trust held for
postemployment benefits which is financed using the pay-as-you-go method. Additionally, the
District charged indirect costs of $48,789 in direct relation to the unallowable direct costs
charged.
Cause
The District appears to have been unaware of this requirement.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 200.431(h)(1).
Questioned Costs
The condition identified above resulted in known questioned costs of $1,548,789. Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through review of post-retirement health plan trust contributions.
We reviewed 100% of such contributions.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement controls to ensure that all expenditures charged to federal
programs are allowable.
50000 – Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – Subrecipient Monitoring (Material
Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Social Services
Program Name: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 10.558
Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.16(d)(4)(iii) requires sponsoring organizations to
review each subrecipient facility a minimum of three times per year. Additionally, at least two of
the three reviews must be unannounced.
Condition
At three of six sites tested, the District has not met the minimum monitoring requirements. Two
of six sites tested had only two monitoring visits total during the year. One of six sites tested had
three visits; however, two of the three visits were announced visits.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to lack of internal controls over compliance for subrecipient
monitoring.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
226.16(d)(4)(iii).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
A nonstatistical sample of three out of thirteen sites was initially tested. This resulted in one
instance of noncompliance for a site which had only two of the three required monitoring visits.
In response to this noncompliance, three additional sites were tested for a total of six out of
thirteen sites. This resulted in two additional instances of noncompliance for one site that had
only two of the three required monitoring visits and one site that had three visits but only one
of which was unannounced. Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls over subrecipient monitoring to ensure that an
adequate number of monitoring visits of each type are made during each year.
50000 – Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – Subrecipient Monitoring (Material
Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Social Services
Program Name: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 10.558
Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.16(d)(4)(iii) requires sponsoring organizations to
review each subrecipient facility a minimum of three times per year. Additionally, at least two of
the three reviews must be unannounced.
Condition
At three of six sites tested, the District has not met the minimum monitoring requirements. Two
of six sites tested had only two monitoring visits total during the year. One of six sites tested had
three visits; however, two of the three visits were announced visits.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to lack of internal controls over compliance for subrecipient
monitoring.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
226.16(d)(4)(iii).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
A nonstatistical sample of three out of thirteen sites was initially tested. This resulted in one
instance of noncompliance for a site which had only two of the three required monitoring visits.
In response to this noncompliance, three additional sites were tested for a total of six out of
thirteen sites. This resulted in two additional instances of noncompliance for one site that had
only two of the three required monitoring visits and one site that had three visits but only one
of which was unannounced. Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls over subrecipient monitoring to ensure that an
adequate number of monitoring visits of each type are made during each year.
50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment/Real Property Management
(Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: F – Equipment/Real Property Management
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.313(d)(2) requires that a physical inventory of
federally funded property be conducted at least every two years. The results of the inventory
must be reconciled with the property records. Condition
The District’s last physical inventory of federally funded property did not take place within the
last two years.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to delays in the District arranging for a physical inventory.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
200.313(d)(2).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through inquiry with District personnel and through review of
available District records related to physical inventory of equipment.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls to ensure that physical inventories are
performed at least every two years.
50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment/Real Property Management
(Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: F – Equipment/Real Property Management
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.313(d)(2) requires that a physical inventory of
federally funded property be conducted at least every two years. The results of the inventory
must be reconciled with the property records. Condition
The District’s last physical inventory of federally funded property did not take place within the
last two years.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to delays in the District arranging for a physical inventory.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
200.313(d)(2).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through inquiry with District personnel and through review of
available District records related to physical inventory of equipment.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls to ensure that physical inventories are
performed at least every two years.
50000 – COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment/Real Property Management
(Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance)
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education
Program Name: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.425U
Compliance Requirements: F – Equipment/Real Property Management
Type of Finding: Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance
Criteria or Specific Requirements
Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.313(d)(2) requires that a physical inventory of
federally funded property be conducted at least every two years. The results of the inventory
must be reconciled with the property records. Condition
The District’s last physical inventory of federally funded property did not take place within the
last two years.
Cause
The cause appears to be due to delays in the District arranging for a physical inventory.
Effect
The District is not in compliance with the provisions of Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
200.313(d)(2).
Questioned Costs
None reported.
Context/Sampling
The condition was identified through inquiry with District personnel and through review of
available District records related to physical inventory of equipment.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The District should implement internal controls to ensure that physical inventories are
performed at least every two years.