Audit 349162

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$10.36M
Findings
2
Programs
15
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
538149 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1114591 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
MXSLB6SCUAR5 Barbara Baca Auditee
9286884758 Dennis V Maschke Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The District used an indirect cost rate that was approved by the Arizona Department of Education. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the District's federal grant activity for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule is 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District.
Title: FEDERAL ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBERS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The District used an indirect cost rate that was approved by the Arizona Department of Education. The program titles and Federal Assistance Listings numbers were obtained from the federal or passthrough grantor or the 2024 Federal Assistance Listings.
Title: NON-CASH ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The District used an indirect cost rate that was approved by the Arizona Department of Education. Food donations as reported for the Child Nutrition Cluster represents the amount of donated food used during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Commodities are valued at fair value at the time of donation.

Finding Details

2024-001 WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS Program: Impact Aid Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.041 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Questioned Costs: N/A Type of Finding: Noncompliance (Other Matter), significant deficiency in internal control Compliance Requirement: N. Special Tests and Provisions Condition/Context: Wage certificates were not maintained for construction projects exceeding $2,000 or other minor remodeling projects during the current year. Documentation was not maintained to support contracts included the proper wage rate clauses. Criteria: According to Federal guidelines, §7007 construction funds, as well as any §7002 or §7003(b) funds expended for construction or minor remodeling, are subject to Wage Rate Requirements (20 USC 1232b). Cause: Management oversight and turnover in the federal grant department. Effect: Noncompliance and internal control weakness. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District to review its internal control procedures over wage rate requirements and construction projects to ensure the proper documentation and disclosures are entered into contracts and obtained from contractors. Views of Responsible Officials: The District concurs with this recommendation and will review its procedures over the federal wage rate requirements. Contact Person: Barbara Baca, Business Manager
2024-001 WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS Program: Impact Aid Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.041 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Questioned Costs: N/A Type of Finding: Noncompliance (Other Matter), significant deficiency in internal control Compliance Requirement: N. Special Tests and Provisions Condition/Context: Wage certificates were not maintained for construction projects exceeding $2,000 or other minor remodeling projects during the current year. Documentation was not maintained to support contracts included the proper wage rate clauses. Criteria: According to Federal guidelines, §7007 construction funds, as well as any §7002 or §7003(b) funds expended for construction or minor remodeling, are subject to Wage Rate Requirements (20 USC 1232b). Cause: Management oversight and turnover in the federal grant department. Effect: Noncompliance and internal control weakness. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District to review its internal control procedures over wage rate requirements and construction projects to ensure the proper documentation and disclosures are entered into contracts and obtained from contractors. Views of Responsible Officials: The District concurs with this recommendation and will review its procedures over the federal wage rate requirements. Contact Person: Barbara Baca, Business Manager