Audit 342141

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$4.07M
Findings
10
Programs
10
Organization: Huntingdon Area School District (PA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-02-12

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
522755 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
522756 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
522757 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
522758 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
522759 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
1099197 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
1099198 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
1099199 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
1099200 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
1099201 2024-002 Material Weakness - I

Contacts

Name Title Type
KPA2ECH2JDP6 Jon Guyer Auditee
8146412120 David M. Scott, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues were adjusted to balance the expenditures incurred for each project. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Huntingdon Area School District has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues were adjusted to balance the expenditures incurred for each project.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues were adjusted to balance the expenditures incurred for each project. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Huntingdon Area School District has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Huntingdon Area School District has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Major Federal Programs Accounting Policies: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues were adjusted to balance the expenditures incurred for each project. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Huntingdon Area School District has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. An extensive compliance test, as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) was performed on the Education Stabilization Fund and Special Education Cluster programs which represent 58.43% of the total expenditures reflected on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The Education STabilization Fund and Special Education Cluster programs exceed $1,629,406, and therefore, represent the only programs to which the specific compliance requirements must be applied.
Title: In-Kind Federal Support Accounting Policies: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues were adjusted to balance the expenditures incurred for each project. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Huntingdon Area School District has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. USDA Donated Commodities are valued at market value, which represents the costs to replace those items.

Finding Details

Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.
Condition: The District did not have internal control over compliance procedures designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Criteria: Internal control best practices for federal programs would dictate the District to have internal control over compliance procedures deisnged and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Cause: Internal control over compliance procedures were not designed and implemented for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Effect: This could potentially result in material noncompliance with federal program requirements and disallowed costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the District design and implement documented internal control procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment. Auditee Response: The auditee understands and agrees with the finding. The auditee will develop and implement procedures for the review of vendors for possible suspension or debarment.