Audit 341013

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$3.24M
Findings
6
Programs
7
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-02-03

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
521078 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - AH
521079 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - AH
521080 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - AH
1097520 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - AH
1097521 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - AH
1097522 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - AH

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.011 Migrant Education State Grant Program $1.22M Yes 1
84.196 Education for Homeless Children and Youth $328,950 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $313,314 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $109,788 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $97,280 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $17,044 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $653 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
K3CSBGFLVS79 Christopher Retzbach Auditee
8564681445 Stefanie J. Desantis Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented on 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 schedules of expenditures of federal awards include federal award activity of the Gloucester County Special Services 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 this 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 schedule 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: Note 4: RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented on 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 net adjustment to reconcile from the budgetary basis to the GAAP basis is not required for the general fund and $9,345.60 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.
Title: Note 5: RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented on 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 schedules agree with the amounts reported in the related federal financial reports.
Title: Note 6: ADJUSTMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented on 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 differences due to adjustment of accounts receivable.
Title: Note 7: REIMBURSED AND ON-BEHALF PAYMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented on 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: Note 8: MAJOR PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented on 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 Education – Passed-through New Jersey Department of Education – Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 6/01/2024 – 12/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 1/01/2023 – 5/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 4/01/2023 – 9/30/2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement Uniform Guidance compliance requirements for (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance dictate the determination whether federal awards were expended only for allowable activities (A) and expended only during the approved budget period of a federal award’s period of performance (H). Condition The reimbursement requests, final reports, specific charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations were not always supported by or in agreement with School District workpapers. Questioned Costs Unknown. Context During the single audit procedures performed over the above references Federal program, the selected reimbursement requests, final reports, specific allowable charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations could not be properly reconciled and supported by School District records. Effect or Potential Effect Without proper internal controls in place, non-compliance with Uniform Guidance compliance requirements (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance could occur. Cause Various breakdowns in the internal controls of the finance office. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not applicable. Recommendation The School District should strengthen internal controls to insure that expenditures are allowed in accordance with program requirements and accounting records maintained are in agreement with the reimbursement requests and final reports. 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 Education – Passed-through New Jersey Department of Education – Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 6/01/2024 – 12/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 1/01/2023 – 5/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 4/01/2023 – 9/30/2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement Uniform Guidance compliance requirements for (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance dictate the determination whether federal awards were expended only for allowable activities (A) and expended only during the approved budget period of a federal award’s period of performance (H). Condition The reimbursement requests, final reports, specific charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations were not always supported by or in agreement with School District workpapers. Questioned Costs Unknown. Context During the single audit procedures performed over the above references Federal program, the selected reimbursement requests, final reports, specific allowable charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations could not be properly reconciled and supported by School District records. Effect or Potential Effect Without proper internal controls in place, non-compliance with Uniform Guidance compliance requirements (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance could occur. Cause Various breakdowns in the internal controls of the finance office. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not applicable. Recommendation The School District should strengthen internal controls to insure that expenditures are allowed in accordance with program requirements and accounting records maintained are in agreement with the reimbursement requests and final reports. 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 Education – Passed-through New Jersey Department of Education – Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 6/01/2024 – 12/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 1/01/2023 – 5/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 4/01/2023 – 9/30/2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement Uniform Guidance compliance requirements for (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance dictate the determination whether federal awards were expended only for allowable activities (A) and expended only during the approved budget period of a federal award’s period of performance (H). Condition The reimbursement requests, final reports, specific charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations were not always supported by or in agreement with School District workpapers. Questioned Costs Unknown. Context During the single audit procedures performed over the above references Federal program, the selected reimbursement requests, final reports, specific allowable charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations could not be properly reconciled and supported by School District records. Effect or Potential Effect Without proper internal controls in place, non-compliance with Uniform Guidance compliance requirements (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance could occur. Cause Various breakdowns in the internal controls of the finance office. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not applicable. Recommendation The School District should strengthen internal controls to insure that expenditures are allowed in accordance with program requirements and accounting records maintained are in agreement with the reimbursement requests and final reports. 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 Education – Passed-through New Jersey Department of Education – Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 6/01/2024 – 12/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 1/01/2023 – 5/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 4/01/2023 – 9/30/2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement Uniform Guidance compliance requirements for (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance dictate the determination whether federal awards were expended only for allowable activities (A) and expended only during the approved budget period of a federal award’s period of performance (H). Condition The reimbursement requests, final reports, specific charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations were not always supported by or in agreement with School District workpapers. Questioned Costs Unknown. Context During the single audit procedures performed over the above references Federal program, the selected reimbursement requests, final reports, specific allowable charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations could not be properly reconciled and supported by School District records. Effect or Potential Effect Without proper internal controls in place, non-compliance with Uniform Guidance compliance requirements (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance could occur. Cause Various breakdowns in the internal controls of the finance office. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not applicable. Recommendation The School District should strengthen internal controls to insure that expenditures are allowed in accordance with program requirements and accounting records maintained are in agreement with the reimbursement requests and final reports. 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 Education – Passed-through New Jersey Department of Education – Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 6/01/2024 – 12/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 1/01/2023 – 5/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 4/01/2023 – 9/30/2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement Uniform Guidance compliance requirements for (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance dictate the determination whether federal awards were expended only for allowable activities (A) and expended only during the approved budget period of a federal award’s period of performance (H). Condition The reimbursement requests, final reports, specific charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations were not always supported by or in agreement with School District workpapers. Questioned Costs Unknown. Context During the single audit procedures performed over the above references Federal program, the selected reimbursement requests, final reports, specific allowable charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations could not be properly reconciled and supported by School District records. Effect or Potential Effect Without proper internal controls in place, non-compliance with Uniform Guidance compliance requirements (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance could occur. Cause Various breakdowns in the internal controls of the finance office. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not applicable. Recommendation The School District should strengthen internal controls to insure that expenditures are allowed in accordance with program requirements and accounting records maintained are in agreement with the reimbursement requests and final reports. 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 Education – Passed-through New Jersey Department of Education – Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 6/01/2024 – 12/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 1/01/2023 – 5/31/2024 Migrant Education Project Assistance Listing No. 84.011 4/01/2023 – 9/30/2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement Uniform Guidance compliance requirements for (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance dictate the determination whether federal awards were expended only for allowable activities (A) and expended only during the approved budget period of a federal award’s period of performance (H). Condition The reimbursement requests, final reports, specific charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations were not always supported by or in agreement with School District workpapers. Questioned Costs Unknown. Context During the single audit procedures performed over the above references Federal program, the selected reimbursement requests, final reports, specific allowable charges and approved budget amendments / appropriations could not be properly reconciled and supported by School District records. Effect or Potential Effect Without proper internal controls in place, non-compliance with Uniform Guidance compliance requirements (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (H) Period of Performance could occur. Cause Various breakdowns in the internal controls of the finance office. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not applicable. Recommendation The School District should strengthen internal controls to insure that expenditures are allowed in accordance with program requirements and accounting records maintained are in agreement with the reimbursement requests and final reports. 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