Audit 354987

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$6.22M
Findings
14
Programs
14
Organization: Unified School District No. 465 (KS)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-04-30
Auditor: Bfr CPA LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
558106 2023-001 Material Weakness - ABEILN
558107 2023-001 Material Weakness - ABEILN
558108 2023-001 Material Weakness - ABEILN
558109 2023-002 Material Weakness - ABFGHIM
558110 2023-002 Material Weakness - ABFGHIM
558111 2023-003 Material Weakness - ABFGLMN
558112 2023-003 Material Weakness - ABFGLMN
1134548 2023-001 Material Weakness - ABEILN
1134549 2023-001 Material Weakness - ABEILN
1134550 2023-001 Material Weakness - ABEILN
1134551 2023-002 Material Weakness - ABFGHIM
1134552 2023-002 Material Weakness - ABFGHIM
1134553 2023-003 Material Weakness - ABFGLMN
1134554 2023-003 Material Weakness - ABFGLMN

Contacts

Name Title Type
GLMBWX8JPCQ4 Tricia Reiser Auditee
6202215100 Clayton Hubbell Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Unified School District No. 465, Winfield, Kansas, and is prepared on the basis of accounting as described in Note 1 of the notes to the financial statement. 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). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Finding 2023-001 - Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program for Children - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Finding 2023-001 - Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program for Children - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Finding 2023-001 - Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program for Children - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Education Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Special Education Grants to States - Assistance Listing Number 84.027, Special Education Preschool Grants - Assistance Listing Number 84.173 Finding 2023-002 - Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Special Education Grants to States - Assistance Listing Number 84.027, Special Education Preschool Grants - Assistance Listing Number 84.173 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Education Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Special Education Grants to States - Assistance Listing Number 84.027, Special Education Preschool Grants - Assistance Listing Number 84.173 Finding 2023-002 - Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Special Education Grants to States - Assistance Listing Number 84.027, Special Education Preschool Grants - Assistance Listing Number 84.173 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Education COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425U, COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425W Finding 2023-003 - COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425U, COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425W Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Education COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425U, COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425W Finding 2023-003 - COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425U, COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425W Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Finding 2023-001 - Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program for Children - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Finding 2023-001 - Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program for Children - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Finding 2023-001 - Child Nutrition Cluster - School Breakfast Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.553, National School Lunch Program - Assistance Listing Number 10.555, Summer Food Service Program for Children - Assistance Listing Number 10.559 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Education Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Special Education Grants to States - Assistance Listing Number 84.027, Special Education Preschool Grants - Assistance Listing Number 84.173 Finding 2023-002 - Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Special Education Grants to States - Assistance Listing Number 84.027, Special Education Preschool Grants - Assistance Listing Number 84.173 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Education Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Special Education Grants to States - Assistance Listing Number 84.027, Special Education Preschool Grants - Assistance Listing Number 84.173 Finding 2023-002 - Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Special Education Grants to States - Assistance Listing Number 84.027, Special Education Preschool Grants - Assistance Listing Number 84.173 Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Education COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425U, COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425W Finding 2023-003 - COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425U, COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425W Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Education COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425U, COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425W Finding 2023-003 - COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425U, COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing Number 84.425W Condition: The year-end financial reports contained several errors related to the recording of receipts and expenses of the Major Federal Award Program. Criteria: The District’s system of internal control should follow the guidelines contained in the COSO internal control framework or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (‘the Green Book), of which a key component is monitoring. Cause: The District did not perform procedures related to monitoring the Major Federal Award Program. Effect: The District’s internal reporting contained numerous errors which required adjustments to the fund used to report the activity of the Major Federal Award Program. Auditors’ Recommendation: The District should implement a process that includes monitoring activity related to Federal Programs. It is recommended that individuals within the District obtain training related to internal control systems or consider the use of a 3rd party specialist. Management’s Response (unaudited): As of the date of this report, the District has hired and implemented training for key staff to ensure proper grant management in the future.