Audit 340692

FY End
2024-08-31
Total Expended
$1.87M
Findings
4
Programs
10
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-31

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
520865 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
520866 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1097307 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1097308 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B

Contacts

Name Title Type
DX5FLB7NACN7 Holly Wall Auditee
9037567071 Tim Holt Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District (the District) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of the general purpose financial statements. Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and accordingly when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The District participates in numerous state and federal grant programs governed by various rules and regulations of grantor agencies. Costs charged to the respective grant programs are subject to audit and adjustment by the grantor agencies; therefore, to the extent that the District has not complied with the rules and regulations governing the grants, if any, refunds of any money received may be required and the collectability of any related receivable at August 31, 2024, may be impaired. In the opinion of the District, there are no significant contingent liabilities relating to compliance with the rules and regulations governing the respective grants; therefore, no provision has been recorded in the accompanying basic financial statements for such contingency. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not use the de minimis cost rate for the year ending August 31, 2024. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District (the District) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of the general purpose financial statements. Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and accordingly when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The District participates in numerous state and federal grant programs governed by various rules and regulations of grantor agencies. Costs charged to the respective grant programs are subject to audit and adjustment by the grantor agencies; therefore, to the extent that the District has not complied with the rules and regulations governing the grants, if any, refunds of any money received may be required and the collectability of any related receivable at August 31, 2024, may be impaired. In the opinion of the District, there are no significant contingent liabilities relating to compliance with the rules and regulations governing the respective grants; therefore, no provision has been recorded in the accompanying basic financial statements for such contingency.
Title: De Minimis Cost Rate Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District (the District) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of the general purpose financial statements. Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and accordingly when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The District participates in numerous state and federal grant programs governed by various rules and regulations of grantor agencies. Costs charged to the respective grant programs are subject to audit and adjustment by the grantor agencies; therefore, to the extent that the District has not complied with the rules and regulations governing the grants, if any, refunds of any money received may be required and the collectability of any related receivable at August 31, 2024, may be impaired. In the opinion of the District, there are no significant contingent liabilities relating to compliance with the rules and regulations governing the respective grants; therefore, no provision has been recorded in the accompanying basic financial statements for such contingency. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not use the de minimis cost rate for the year ending August 31, 2024. The District did not use the de minimis cost rate for the year ending August 31, 2024.
Title: Medicaid Funds Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District (the District) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of the general purpose financial statements. Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and accordingly when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The District participates in numerous state and federal grant programs governed by various rules and regulations of grantor agencies. Costs charged to the respective grant programs are subject to audit and adjustment by the grantor agencies; therefore, to the extent that the District has not complied with the rules and regulations governing the grants, if any, refunds of any money received may be required and the collectability of any related receivable at August 31, 2024, may be impaired. In the opinion of the District, there are no significant contingent liabilities relating to compliance with the rules and regulations governing the respective grants; therefore, no provision has been recorded in the accompanying basic financial statements for such contingency. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not use the de minimis cost rate for the year ending August 31, 2024. During the year ending August 31, 2024, the District received Medicaid funds of $54,795 which is not considered a federal award since it is direct cash assistance to individuals.
Title: Reconciliation of Federal Funds Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District (the District) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of the general purpose financial statements. Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and accordingly when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The District participates in numerous state and federal grant programs governed by various rules and regulations of grantor agencies. Costs charged to the respective grant programs are subject to audit and adjustment by the grantor agencies; therefore, to the extent that the District has not complied with the rules and regulations governing the grants, if any, refunds of any money received may be required and the collectability of any related receivable at August 31, 2024, may be impaired. In the opinion of the District, there are no significant contingent liabilities relating to compliance with the rules and regulations governing the respective grants; therefore, no provision has been recorded in the accompanying basic financial statements for such contingency. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not use the de minimis cost rate for the year ending August 31, 2024. Federal Funds per K-1 - 1,865,949 Medicaid SHARS - 51,196

Finding Details

Identification of Federal Program: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL #84.425D Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): Allowable Costs: Section 18003(d) of the ARP Act provides a list of allowable LEA ESSER activities Condition: During our review of the District’s ESSER revenues and expenditures for the current year, it was noted that the final drawdown made in September 2024 was not reduced for TCLAS amounts previously received and did not contemplate other expense reversals that were recorded at year-end. Cause: Due to the transition of personnel within the payroll and business office during the year, the District did not properly account for amounts that were previously requested under the grant as well as expense reversals that occurred near year-end. Effect or Potential Effect: The net impact of these errors resulted in the District having requested funds in excess of expenditures totaling $34,664. Questioned Costs: As of year-end, the District had requested but not yet received $34,664 for those associated expenditures. Context: The District requested $34,664 in unallowable cost reimbursements in the current year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District implement additional controls to monitor compliance with federal program guidelines. View of Responsible Officials: See corrective action plan.
Identification of Federal Program: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL #84.425D Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): Allowable Costs: Section 18003(d) of the ARP Act provides a list of allowable LEA ESSER activities Condition: During our review of the District’s ESSER revenues and expenditures for the current year, it was noted that the final drawdown made in September 2024 was not reduced for TCLAS amounts previously received and did not contemplate other expense reversals that were recorded at year-end. Cause: Due to the transition of personnel within the payroll and business office during the year, the District did not properly account for amounts that were previously requested under the grant as well as expense reversals that occurred near year-end. Effect or Potential Effect: The net impact of these errors resulted in the District having requested funds in excess of expenditures totaling $34,664. Questioned Costs: As of year-end, the District had requested but not yet received $34,664 for those associated expenditures. Context: The District requested $34,664 in unallowable cost reimbursements in the current year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District implement additional controls to monitor compliance with federal program guidelines. View of Responsible Officials: See corrective action plan.
Identification of Federal Program: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL #84.425D Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): Allowable Costs: Section 18003(d) of the ARP Act provides a list of allowable LEA ESSER activities Condition: During our review of the District’s ESSER revenues and expenditures for the current year, it was noted that the final drawdown made in September 2024 was not reduced for TCLAS amounts previously received and did not contemplate other expense reversals that were recorded at year-end. Cause: Due to the transition of personnel within the payroll and business office during the year, the District did not properly account for amounts that were previously requested under the grant as well as expense reversals that occurred near year-end. Effect or Potential Effect: The net impact of these errors resulted in the District having requested funds in excess of expenditures totaling $34,664. Questioned Costs: As of year-end, the District had requested but not yet received $34,664 for those associated expenditures. Context: The District requested $34,664 in unallowable cost reimbursements in the current year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District implement additional controls to monitor compliance with federal program guidelines. View of Responsible Officials: See corrective action plan.
Identification of Federal Program: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) – AL #84.425D Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): Allowable Costs: Section 18003(d) of the ARP Act provides a list of allowable LEA ESSER activities Condition: During our review of the District’s ESSER revenues and expenditures for the current year, it was noted that the final drawdown made in September 2024 was not reduced for TCLAS amounts previously received and did not contemplate other expense reversals that were recorded at year-end. Cause: Due to the transition of personnel within the payroll and business office during the year, the District did not properly account for amounts that were previously requested under the grant as well as expense reversals that occurred near year-end. Effect or Potential Effect: The net impact of these errors resulted in the District having requested funds in excess of expenditures totaling $34,664. Questioned Costs: As of year-end, the District had requested but not yet received $34,664 for those associated expenditures. Context: The District requested $34,664 in unallowable cost reimbursements in the current year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District implement additional controls to monitor compliance with federal program guidelines. View of Responsible Officials: See corrective action plan.