Audit 34159

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$20.43M
Findings
6
Programs
20
Organization: Sheboygan Area School District (WI)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-12-20

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
36235 2022-002 Material Weakness - N
36236 2022-002 Material Weakness - N
36237 2022-002 Material Weakness - N
612677 2022-002 Material Weakness - N
612678 2022-002 Material Weakness - N
612679 2022-002 Material Weakness - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
V6W8BRQX6DZ9 Wendy Baackes Auditee
9204593525 Bryan Grunewald, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards for the Sheboygan Area School District are 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) and the State Single Audit Guidelines issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration.The schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards include all federal and state awards of the District. Because the schedules present only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District.
Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL AGE PARENTS PROGRAM Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The 2021 2022 eligible costs under the State Special Education Program as reported by the District are $18,578,317. Compiled information required by compliance requirement 1-1 of the Special Education Audit Program was reported to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Title: FOOD DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: OVERSIGHT AGENCIES Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The federal and state oversight agencies for the District are as follows: Federal U.S. Department of Education, State Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Title: PASS THROUGH ENTITIES Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Federal awards have been pass through the following entities: WI DHS Wisconsin Department of Health Services, WI DPI Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, CESA 7 Cooperative Educational Service Agency #7.

Finding Details

2022 ? 002 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2021-595271-DPI-ESSERFIII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not obtain certified payrolls from the contractor in accordance with the Department of Labor regulations. Questioned costs: $399,939 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, the District was not able to provide certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District did not obtain and retain certified payrolls in accordance with Department of Labor regulations. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District reevaluate procedures related to wage rate requirements, specifically requirements related to certified payrolls. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Repeat Finding: No
2022 ? 002 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2021-595271-DPI-ESSERFIII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not obtain certified payrolls from the contractor in accordance with the Department of Labor regulations. Questioned costs: $399,939 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, the District was not able to provide certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District did not obtain and retain certified payrolls in accordance with Department of Labor regulations. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District reevaluate procedures related to wage rate requirements, specifically requirements related to certified payrolls. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Repeat Finding: No
2022 ? 002 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2021-595271-DPI-ESSERFIII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not obtain certified payrolls from the contractor in accordance with the Department of Labor regulations. Questioned costs: $399,939 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, the District was not able to provide certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District did not obtain and retain certified payrolls in accordance with Department of Labor regulations. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District reevaluate procedures related to wage rate requirements, specifically requirements related to certified payrolls. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Repeat Finding: No
2022 ? 002 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2021-595271-DPI-ESSERFIII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not obtain certified payrolls from the contractor in accordance with the Department of Labor regulations. Questioned costs: $399,939 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, the District was not able to provide certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District did not obtain and retain certified payrolls in accordance with Department of Labor regulations. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District reevaluate procedures related to wage rate requirements, specifically requirements related to certified payrolls. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Repeat Finding: No
2022 ? 002 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2021-595271-DPI-ESSERFIII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not obtain certified payrolls from the contractor in accordance with the Department of Labor regulations. Questioned costs: $399,939 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, the District was not able to provide certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District did not obtain and retain certified payrolls in accordance with Department of Labor regulations. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District reevaluate procedures related to wage rate requirements, specifically requirements related to certified payrolls. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Repeat Finding: No
2022 ? 002 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2021-595271-DPI-ESSERFIII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not obtain certified payrolls from the contractor in accordance with the Department of Labor regulations. Questioned costs: $399,939 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, the District was not able to provide certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District did not obtain and retain certified payrolls in accordance with Department of Labor regulations. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District reevaluate procedures related to wage rate requirements, specifically requirements related to certified payrolls. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Repeat Finding: No