Audit 35604

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$20.99M
Findings
16
Programs
11
Organization: Edison Board of Education (NJ)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-04-20

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
31355 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
31356 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
31357 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
31358 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
31359 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
31360 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
31361 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
31362 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
607797 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
607798 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
607799 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
607800 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
607801 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
607802 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
607803 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
607804 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $4.11M Yes 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $1.87M - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $402,708 Yes 1
10.555 National School Lunch Program $260,096 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $253,863 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $194,698 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $126,590 Yes 1
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $54,939 - 0
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $27,360 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $11,810 Yes 1
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $6,198 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
GMB4D6EAGZQ9 Jonathan Toth Auditee
7324524919 Matt Holman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the budgetary basis of accounting with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise fund are presented using the accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in Note 1 to the School Districts basic financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMBs Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.Revenues and expenditures reported under the Food Distribution Program represent current year value received and current year distributions respectively. The amount reported as TPAF Pension Contributions represents the amount paid by the state on behalf of the School District for the year ended June 30, 2022. TPAF Social Security Contributions represents the amount reimbursed by the state for the employers share of social security contributions for TPAF members for the year ended June 30, 2022. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance present the activity of all federal awards and state financial assistance programs of the Township of Edison School District. The School District is defined in Note 1 of the basic financial statements. The information in these schedules is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and New Jersey OMBs Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. All federal and state awards received directly from federal and state agencies, as well as federal awards and state financial assistance passed through other government agencies is included on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance.
Title: Note 3. Relationship to Basic Financial Statements Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the budgetary basis of accounting with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise fund are presented using the accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in Note 1 to the School Districts basic financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMBs Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.Revenues and expenditures reported under the Food Distribution Program represent current year value received and current year distributions respectively. The amount reported as TPAF Pension Contributions represents the amount paid by the state on behalf of the School District for the year ended June 30, 2022. TPAF Social Security Contributions represents the amount reimbursed by the state for the employers share of social security contributions for TPAF members for the year ended June 30, 2022. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The basic financial statements present the general fund and special revenue fund on a GAAP basis. Budgetary comparison statements or schedules (RSI) are presented for the general fund and special revenue fund to demonstrate finance-related legal compliance in which certain revenue is permitted by law or grant agreement to be recognized in the audit year, whereas for GAAP reporting, revenue is not recognized until the subsequent year or when expenditures have been made.The general fund is presented in the accompanying schedules on the modified accrual basis with the exception of the revenue recognition of the one or more deferred June state aid payments in the current budget year, which is mandated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-44.2. For GAAP purposes payments are not recognized until the subsequent budget year due to the state deferral and recording of the one or more June state aid payments in the subsequent year. The special revenue fund is presented in the accompanying schedules on the grant accounting budgetary basis, which recognizes encumbrances as expenditures and also recognizes the related revenues, whereas the GAAP basis does not. The special revenue fund also recognizes the one or more state aid June payments in the current budget year, consistent with N.J.S.A. 18A:22-4.2.The net adjustment to reconcile from the budgetary basis to the GAAP basis is ($1,150,234.00) for the general fund and $0.00 for the special revenue fund. See Exhibit C-3 Note A of the basic financial statements, for a reconciliation of the budgetary basis to the modified accrual basis of accounting for the general and special revenue funds. Awards and financial assistance expenditures reported in the School Districts basic financial statements on a GAAP basis are presented
Title: Note 4. Relationship to Federal and State Financial Reports Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the budgetary basis of accounting with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise fund are presented using the accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in Note 1 to the School Districts basic financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMBs Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.Revenues and expenditures reported under the Food Distribution Program represent current year value received and current year distributions respectively. The amount reported as TPAF Pension Contributions represents the amount paid by the state on behalf of the School District for the year ended June 30, 2022. TPAF Social Security Contributions represents the amount reimbursed by the state for the employers share of social security contributions for TPAF members for the year ended June 30, 2022. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Amounts reported in the accompanying schedules agree with the amounts reported in the related federal and state financial reports.
Title: Note 5. Federal and State Loans Outstanding Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the budgetary basis of accounting with the following exception: programs recorded in the enterprise fund are presented using the accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in Note 1 to the School Districts basic financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMBs Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.Revenues and expenditures reported under the Food Distribution Program represent current year value received and current year distributions respectively. The amount reported as TPAF Pension Contributions represents the amount paid by the state on behalf of the School District for the year ended June 30, 2022. TPAF Social Security Contributions represents the amount reimbursed by the state for the employers share of social security contributions for TPAF members for the year ended June 30, 2022. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Township of Edison School District had no loan balances outstanding at June 30, 2022.

Finding Details

Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan
Criteria:N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.4 required that the District's internal control policies promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, provide reliable financial information, safeguard assets and records, encourage adherence to prescribed policies and comply with laws and regulations. Condition: During our audit we noted that the District is not maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Context: Numerous entries were required to bring the District's general ledger into compliance at year-end including misposting of cash disbursements and cancellation of open purchase orders. Cause: Lack of oversight over the financial reporting process. Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger led to inaccurate financial reporting. Recommendation: That the District implement internal controls to ensure that a complete and accurate general ledger is maintained and financial reports are reviewed regularly for accuracy. View of Responsible Officials & Planned Corrective Actions: The District will address this finding in the Corrective Action Plan