Audit 340908

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$15.74M
Findings
4
Programs
12
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-02-03

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
521038 2024-002 - - N
521039 2024-002 - - N
1097480 2024-002 - - N
1097481 2024-002 - - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
XZH6FMNKJCB4 Gene Mercoli Auditee
8562271400 Todd R. Saler Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (“the schedule”) includes federal award activity of the Township of Gloucester School District (hereafter referred to as the “School District”). The School District is defined in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, are included on the schedule. Because the schedules presents only a selected portion of the operations of the School District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position and changes in operations of the School District.
Title: RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The basic financial statements present the general fund, special revenue fund and proprietary fund (enterprise fund - food service) on a GAAP basis. Budgetary comparison statements or schedules (RSI) are presented for the general fund and special revenue fund to demonstrate finance-related legal compliance in which certain revenue is permitted by law or grant agreement to be recognized in the audit year, whereas for GAAP reporting, revenue is not recognized until the subsequent year or when expenditures have been made. The general fund is presented in the accompanying schedule on the modified accrual basis . The special revenue fund is presented in the accompanying schedules on the budgetary basis which recognizes encumbrances as expenditures and also recognizes the related revenues, whereas the GAAP basis does not. The net adjustment to reconcile from the budgetary basis to the GAAP basis is $(765,338.50) for the general fund and $(874,008.96) for the special revenue fund. See exhibit C-3, notes to required supplementary information, for a reconciliation of the budgetary basis to the modified accrual basis of accounting for the general and special revenue funds. The revenues reported on a GAAP basis from the basic financial statements with a reconciliation to the reported amounts on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented as follows:
Title: RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Amounts reported in the accompanying schedule agree with the amounts reported in the related federal financial reports.
Title: ADJUSTMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Amounts reported in the column entitled "adjustments" represent the following:
Title: REIMBURSED AND ON-BEHALF PAYMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, the School District was the recipient of federal assistance that represented either a reimbursement to the School District or payments made on-behalf of the School District. Revenues and expenditures reported under the federal food distribution program represent the current year value received and the current year distribution, respectively, of American-grown United States Department of Agriculture foods utilized in the School District’s food service program.
Title: MAJOR PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Major programs are identified in the Summary of Auditor's Results section of the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs.

Finding Details

Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture – Passed through State Department of Agriculture – Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24) School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) National School Lunch Program – Commodities (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) After School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) COVID Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Criteria or Specific Requirement CFR Section 210.14 Resource Management (b) Net cash resources. The school food authority shall limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures for its nonprofit school food service or such other amount may be approved by the State agency in accordance with CFR Section 210.19(a). Condition The School District’s Food Service Fund Net Cash Resources exceeded its three months average expenditures by $1,552,933.84. Questioned Costs There are no questioned costs related to this finding. Context Per the calculation of the Food Service Fund’s Net Cash Resources, Net Cash Resources at June 30, 2024 were $2,628,593.11 and its three months average expenditures were $1,075,659.27, resulting in an excess of $1,552,933.84. Effect or Potential Effect The School District is not in compliance with CFR section 210.14 and requirements as prescribed the Office of School Finance, Department of Education, State of New Jersey Audit Program. Cause Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the School District’s Food Service Fund federal and state subsidy revenues increased significantly during fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, thereby resulting in excess net cash resources as of June 30, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Identification as a Repeat Finding The condition existed in the immediately preceding fiscal year – See Finding No. 2023-001 Recommendation That the School District develop a plan to reduce the Food Service Fund’s Net Cash Resources below its three months average expenditures. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture – Passed through State Department of Agriculture – Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24) School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) National School Lunch Program – Commodities (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) After School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) COVID Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Criteria or Specific Requirement CFR Section 210.14 Resource Management (b) Net cash resources. The school food authority shall limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures for its nonprofit school food service or such other amount may be approved by the State agency in accordance with CFR Section 210.19(a). Condition The School District’s Food Service Fund Net Cash Resources exceeded its three months average expenditures by $1,552,933.84. Questioned Costs There are no questioned costs related to this finding. Context Per the calculation of the Food Service Fund’s Net Cash Resources, Net Cash Resources at June 30, 2024 were $2,628,593.11 and its three months average expenditures were $1,075,659.27, resulting in an excess of $1,552,933.84. Effect or Potential Effect The School District is not in compliance with CFR section 210.14 and requirements as prescribed the Office of School Finance, Department of Education, State of New Jersey Audit Program. Cause Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the School District’s Food Service Fund federal and state subsidy revenues increased significantly during fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, thereby resulting in excess net cash resources as of June 30, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Identification as a Repeat Finding The condition existed in the immediately preceding fiscal year – See Finding No. 2023-001 Recommendation That the School District develop a plan to reduce the Food Service Fund’s Net Cash Resources below its three months average expenditures. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture – Passed through State Department of Agriculture – Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24) School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) National School Lunch Program – Commodities (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) After School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) COVID Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Criteria or Specific Requirement CFR Section 210.14 Resource Management (b) Net cash resources. The school food authority shall limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures for its nonprofit school food service or such other amount may be approved by the State agency in accordance with CFR Section 210.19(a). Condition The School District’s Food Service Fund Net Cash Resources exceeded its three months average expenditures by $1,552,933.84. Questioned Costs There are no questioned costs related to this finding. Context Per the calculation of the Food Service Fund’s Net Cash Resources, Net Cash Resources at June 30, 2024 were $2,628,593.11 and its three months average expenditures were $1,075,659.27, resulting in an excess of $1,552,933.84. Effect or Potential Effect The School District is not in compliance with CFR section 210.14 and requirements as prescribed the Office of School Finance, Department of Education, State of New Jersey Audit Program. Cause Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the School District’s Food Service Fund federal and state subsidy revenues increased significantly during fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, thereby resulting in excess net cash resources as of June 30, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Identification as a Repeat Finding The condition existed in the immediately preceding fiscal year – See Finding No. 2023-001 Recommendation That the School District develop a plan to reduce the Food Service Fund’s Net Cash Resources below its three months average expenditures. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture – Passed through State Department of Agriculture – Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24) School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) National School Lunch Program – Commodities (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) After School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) COVID Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Criteria or Specific Requirement CFR Section 210.14 Resource Management (b) Net cash resources. The school food authority shall limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures for its nonprofit school food service or such other amount may be approved by the State agency in accordance with CFR Section 210.19(a). Condition The School District’s Food Service Fund Net Cash Resources exceeded its three months average expenditures by $1,552,933.84. Questioned Costs There are no questioned costs related to this finding. Context Per the calculation of the Food Service Fund’s Net Cash Resources, Net Cash Resources at June 30, 2024 were $2,628,593.11 and its three months average expenditures were $1,075,659.27, resulting in an excess of $1,552,933.84. Effect or Potential Effect The School District is not in compliance with CFR section 210.14 and requirements as prescribed the Office of School Finance, Department of Education, State of New Jersey Audit Program. Cause Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the School District’s Food Service Fund federal and state subsidy revenues increased significantly during fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, thereby resulting in excess net cash resources as of June 30, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Identification as a Repeat Finding The condition existed in the immediately preceding fiscal year – See Finding No. 2023-001 Recommendation That the School District develop a plan to reduce the Food Service Fund’s Net Cash Resources below its three months average expenditures. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.