Audit 351248

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.93M
Findings
18
Programs
6
Organization: Hammond Urban Academy, Inc. (IN)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-31

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
544750 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - P
544751 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
544752 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - F
544753 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - P
544754 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
544755 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - F
544756 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - P
544757 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
544758 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - F
1121192 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - P
1121193 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
1121194 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - F
1121195 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - P
1121196 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
1121197 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - F
1121198 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - P
1121199 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
1121200 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - F

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.282 Charter Schools $270,163 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $81,216 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $51,344 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $13,581 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $1,106 Yes 3
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $0 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
HQWRHMBTUNG2 Deborah Czmiel Auditee
2198520500 Kyla Greenhoe Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 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 for all awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NOTE 3 INDIRECT COST RATE The School 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 the federal award activity of The Hammond Urban Academy, Inc. (the School) under programs of the federal government 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 School, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, functional expenses, or cash flows of the School.
Title: NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 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 for all awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NOTE 3 INDIRECT COST RATE The School elected not to use the 10 percent 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 for all awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.
Title: NOTE 3 INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 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 for all awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NOTE 3 INDIRECT COST RATE The School elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The School elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

2024 – 001: Financial Statement Preparation and Audit Adjustments Type of Finding: Choose from the following:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The board and management share the ultimate responsibility for the School's internal control system and financial statement reporting. While it is acceptable to outsource various accounting functions, the responsibility for internal control and financial statement reporting cannot be outsourced. A significant audit adjustment was proposed and posted through the audit process. The adjustment was a necessary step in ensuring the financial statements were fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Criteria or specific requirement: In an ideal control setting, the School would have a comprehensive control procedure to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures are complete and accurate. Such review procedures should be performed by an individual possessing a thorough understanding of applicable accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Effect: It is possible that a misstatement of the School's financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected by the School's internal control. Cause: The School’s controls were not able to detect the adjustments made as part of the audit. The School does not have a comprehensive review process to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures, are complete and accurate. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the board and management work with their bookkeeping company to develop a process to review and identify such items in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 002 Allowable Costs Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Compliance Supplement requires that compensation for personal services be charged to the federal grant based upon approved actual time worked on the program and not based on an allocation or budget (2 CFR 200.430(i)). Condition: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that payroll expenses were charged to the grant program based upon an allocation from the budget and not on approved and/or certified time worked in the program. Questioned costs: $234,052 Context: During the process of obtaining an understanding of internal controls and processing of payroll expenditures, we noted payroll was not reviewed to ensure the expense charged to the grants was accurate based upon approved actual time spent in the program. Cause: Salary figures for salaried employees were charged to the federal grant based on unapproved work actually performed for the program. Effect: The organization has not fully followed compliance attributes with the allowable costs principles set forth by the Compliance Supplement related to allocation of salaries being charged based on approved time worked for a program. Personnel need to reinforce policies to ensure control procedures are in place to ensure salaries charged to a grant are appropriately based on actual approved time worked in a program. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the School ensure policies and procedures for payroll expenditures for grant programs be charged to the federal grant based on approved hours worked in the program. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 003 Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The School has had a lapse of greater than two years between physical inventories. Context: During the testing of Equipment for Real Property Management, we noted that the School had an interval between physical inventories that was greater than two years. Questioned costs: None Cause: The School has gone through leadership changes over the past few years in the business office that is responsible for compliance requirements and the inventory observation has not been completed in the transition period. Effect: The equipment was not inventoried within the two-year timeframe Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The School should ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to monitor the physical inventory requirements and ensure the physical inventory is completed and documented. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 001: Financial Statement Preparation and Audit Adjustments Type of Finding: Choose from the following:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The board and management share the ultimate responsibility for the School's internal control system and financial statement reporting. While it is acceptable to outsource various accounting functions, the responsibility for internal control and financial statement reporting cannot be outsourced. A significant audit adjustment was proposed and posted through the audit process. The adjustment was a necessary step in ensuring the financial statements were fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Criteria or specific requirement: In an ideal control setting, the School would have a comprehensive control procedure to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures are complete and accurate. Such review procedures should be performed by an individual possessing a thorough understanding of applicable accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Effect: It is possible that a misstatement of the School's financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected by the School's internal control. Cause: The School’s controls were not able to detect the adjustments made as part of the audit. The School does not have a comprehensive review process to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures, are complete and accurate. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the board and management work with their bookkeeping company to develop a process to review and identify such items in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 002 Allowable Costs Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Compliance Supplement requires that compensation for personal services be charged to the federal grant based upon approved actual time worked on the program and not based on an allocation or budget (2 CFR 200.430(i)). Condition: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that payroll expenses were charged to the grant program based upon an allocation from the budget and not on approved and/or certified time worked in the program. Questioned costs: $234,052 Context: During the process of obtaining an understanding of internal controls and processing of payroll expenditures, we noted payroll was not reviewed to ensure the expense charged to the grants was accurate based upon approved actual time spent in the program. Cause: Salary figures for salaried employees were charged to the federal grant based on unapproved work actually performed for the program. Effect: The organization has not fully followed compliance attributes with the allowable costs principles set forth by the Compliance Supplement related to allocation of salaries being charged based on approved time worked for a program. Personnel need to reinforce policies to ensure control procedures are in place to ensure salaries charged to a grant are appropriately based on actual approved time worked in a program. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the School ensure policies and procedures for payroll expenditures for grant programs be charged to the federal grant based on approved hours worked in the program. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 003 Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The School has had a lapse of greater than two years between physical inventories. Context: During the testing of Equipment for Real Property Management, we noted that the School had an interval between physical inventories that was greater than two years. Questioned costs: None Cause: The School has gone through leadership changes over the past few years in the business office that is responsible for compliance requirements and the inventory observation has not been completed in the transition period. Effect: The equipment was not inventoried within the two-year timeframe Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The School should ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to monitor the physical inventory requirements and ensure the physical inventory is completed and documented. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 001: Financial Statement Preparation and Audit Adjustments Type of Finding: Choose from the following:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The board and management share the ultimate responsibility for the School's internal control system and financial statement reporting. While it is acceptable to outsource various accounting functions, the responsibility for internal control and financial statement reporting cannot be outsourced. A significant audit adjustment was proposed and posted through the audit process. The adjustment was a necessary step in ensuring the financial statements were fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Criteria or specific requirement: In an ideal control setting, the School would have a comprehensive control procedure to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures are complete and accurate. Such review procedures should be performed by an individual possessing a thorough understanding of applicable accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Effect: It is possible that a misstatement of the School's financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected by the School's internal control. Cause: The School’s controls were not able to detect the adjustments made as part of the audit. The School does not have a comprehensive review process to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures, are complete and accurate. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the board and management work with their bookkeeping company to develop a process to review and identify such items in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 002 Allowable Costs Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Compliance Supplement requires that compensation for personal services be charged to the federal grant based upon approved actual time worked on the program and not based on an allocation or budget (2 CFR 200.430(i)). Condition: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that payroll expenses were charged to the grant program based upon an allocation from the budget and not on approved and/or certified time worked in the program. Questioned costs: $234,052 Context: During the process of obtaining an understanding of internal controls and processing of payroll expenditures, we noted payroll was not reviewed to ensure the expense charged to the grants was accurate based upon approved actual time spent in the program. Cause: Salary figures for salaried employees were charged to the federal grant based on unapproved work actually performed for the program. Effect: The organization has not fully followed compliance attributes with the allowable costs principles set forth by the Compliance Supplement related to allocation of salaries being charged based on approved time worked for a program. Personnel need to reinforce policies to ensure control procedures are in place to ensure salaries charged to a grant are appropriately based on actual approved time worked in a program. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the School ensure policies and procedures for payroll expenditures for grant programs be charged to the federal grant based on approved hours worked in the program. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 003 Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The School has had a lapse of greater than two years between physical inventories. Context: During the testing of Equipment for Real Property Management, we noted that the School had an interval between physical inventories that was greater than two years. Questioned costs: None Cause: The School has gone through leadership changes over the past few years in the business office that is responsible for compliance requirements and the inventory observation has not been completed in the transition period. Effect: The equipment was not inventoried within the two-year timeframe Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The School should ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to monitor the physical inventory requirements and ensure the physical inventory is completed and documented. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 001: Financial Statement Preparation and Audit Adjustments Type of Finding: Choose from the following:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The board and management share the ultimate responsibility for the School's internal control system and financial statement reporting. While it is acceptable to outsource various accounting functions, the responsibility for internal control and financial statement reporting cannot be outsourced. A significant audit adjustment was proposed and posted through the audit process. The adjustment was a necessary step in ensuring the financial statements were fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Criteria or specific requirement: In an ideal control setting, the School would have a comprehensive control procedure to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures are complete and accurate. Such review procedures should be performed by an individual possessing a thorough understanding of applicable accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Effect: It is possible that a misstatement of the School's financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected by the School's internal control. Cause: The School’s controls were not able to detect the adjustments made as part of the audit. The School does not have a comprehensive review process to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures, are complete and accurate. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the board and management work with their bookkeeping company to develop a process to review and identify such items in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 002 Allowable Costs Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Compliance Supplement requires that compensation for personal services be charged to the federal grant based upon approved actual time worked on the program and not based on an allocation or budget (2 CFR 200.430(i)). Condition: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that payroll expenses were charged to the grant program based upon an allocation from the budget and not on approved and/or certified time worked in the program. Questioned costs: $234,052 Context: During the process of obtaining an understanding of internal controls and processing of payroll expenditures, we noted payroll was not reviewed to ensure the expense charged to the grants was accurate based upon approved actual time spent in the program. Cause: Salary figures for salaried employees were charged to the federal grant based on unapproved work actually performed for the program. Effect: The organization has not fully followed compliance attributes with the allowable costs principles set forth by the Compliance Supplement related to allocation of salaries being charged based on approved time worked for a program. Personnel need to reinforce policies to ensure control procedures are in place to ensure salaries charged to a grant are appropriately based on actual approved time worked in a program. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the School ensure policies and procedures for payroll expenditures for grant programs be charged to the federal grant based on approved hours worked in the program. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 003 Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The School has had a lapse of greater than two years between physical inventories. Context: During the testing of Equipment for Real Property Management, we noted that the School had an interval between physical inventories that was greater than two years. Questioned costs: None Cause: The School has gone through leadership changes over the past few years in the business office that is responsible for compliance requirements and the inventory observation has not been completed in the transition period. Effect: The equipment was not inventoried within the two-year timeframe Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The School should ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to monitor the physical inventory requirements and ensure the physical inventory is completed and documented. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 001: Financial Statement Preparation and Audit Adjustments Type of Finding: Choose from the following:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The board and management share the ultimate responsibility for the School's internal control system and financial statement reporting. While it is acceptable to outsource various accounting functions, the responsibility for internal control and financial statement reporting cannot be outsourced. A significant audit adjustment was proposed and posted through the audit process. The adjustment was a necessary step in ensuring the financial statements were fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Criteria or specific requirement: In an ideal control setting, the School would have a comprehensive control procedure to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures are complete and accurate. Such review procedures should be performed by an individual possessing a thorough understanding of applicable accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Effect: It is possible that a misstatement of the School's financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected by the School's internal control. Cause: The School’s controls were not able to detect the adjustments made as part of the audit. The School does not have a comprehensive review process to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures, are complete and accurate. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the board and management work with their bookkeeping company to develop a process to review and identify such items in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 002 Allowable Costs Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Compliance Supplement requires that compensation for personal services be charged to the federal grant based upon approved actual time worked on the program and not based on an allocation or budget (2 CFR 200.430(i)). Condition: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that payroll expenses were charged to the grant program based upon an allocation from the budget and not on approved and/or certified time worked in the program. Questioned costs: $234,052 Context: During the process of obtaining an understanding of internal controls and processing of payroll expenditures, we noted payroll was not reviewed to ensure the expense charged to the grants was accurate based upon approved actual time spent in the program. Cause: Salary figures for salaried employees were charged to the federal grant based on unapproved work actually performed for the program. Effect: The organization has not fully followed compliance attributes with the allowable costs principles set forth by the Compliance Supplement related to allocation of salaries being charged based on approved time worked for a program. Personnel need to reinforce policies to ensure control procedures are in place to ensure salaries charged to a grant are appropriately based on actual approved time worked in a program. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the School ensure policies and procedures for payroll expenditures for grant programs be charged to the federal grant based on approved hours worked in the program. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 003 Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The School has had a lapse of greater than two years between physical inventories. Context: During the testing of Equipment for Real Property Management, we noted that the School had an interval between physical inventories that was greater than two years. Questioned costs: None Cause: The School has gone through leadership changes over the past few years in the business office that is responsible for compliance requirements and the inventory observation has not been completed in the transition period. Effect: The equipment was not inventoried within the two-year timeframe Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The School should ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to monitor the physical inventory requirements and ensure the physical inventory is completed and documented. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 001: Financial Statement Preparation and Audit Adjustments Type of Finding: Choose from the following:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The board and management share the ultimate responsibility for the School's internal control system and financial statement reporting. While it is acceptable to outsource various accounting functions, the responsibility for internal control and financial statement reporting cannot be outsourced. A significant audit adjustment was proposed and posted through the audit process. The adjustment was a necessary step in ensuring the financial statements were fairly stated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Criteria or specific requirement: In an ideal control setting, the School would have a comprehensive control procedure to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures are complete and accurate. Such review procedures should be performed by an individual possessing a thorough understanding of applicable accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Effect: It is possible that a misstatement of the School's financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected by the School's internal control. Cause: The School’s controls were not able to detect the adjustments made as part of the audit. The School does not have a comprehensive review process to ensure that the financial statements, including disclosures, are complete and accurate. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the board and management work with their bookkeeping company to develop a process to review and identify such items in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 002 Allowable Costs Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Compliance Supplement requires that compensation for personal services be charged to the federal grant based upon approved actual time worked on the program and not based on an allocation or budget (2 CFR 200.430(i)). Condition: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that payroll expenses were charged to the grant program based upon an allocation from the budget and not on approved and/or certified time worked in the program. Questioned costs: $234,052 Context: During the process of obtaining an understanding of internal controls and processing of payroll expenditures, we noted payroll was not reviewed to ensure the expense charged to the grants was accurate based upon approved actual time spent in the program. Cause: Salary figures for salaried employees were charged to the federal grant based on unapproved work actually performed for the program. Effect: The organization has not fully followed compliance attributes with the allowable costs principles set forth by the Compliance Supplement related to allocation of salaries being charged based on approved time worked for a program. Personnel need to reinforce policies to ensure control procedures are in place to ensure salaries charged to a grant are appropriately based on actual approved time worked in a program. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the School ensure policies and procedures for payroll expenditures for grant programs be charged to the federal grant based on approved hours worked in the program. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2024 – 003 Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425D, 84.425W Pass-Through Agency: Indiana Department of Education Pass-Through Numbers: S425U210013, S425D210013, S425W210013 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Type of Finding:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The School has had a lapse of greater than two years between physical inventories. Context: During the testing of Equipment for Real Property Management, we noted that the School had an interval between physical inventories that was greater than two years. Questioned costs: None Cause: The School has gone through leadership changes over the past few years in the business office that is responsible for compliance requirements and the inventory observation has not been completed in the transition period. Effect: The equipment was not inventoried within the two-year timeframe Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The School should ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to monitor the physical inventory requirements and ensure the physical inventory is completed and documented. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.