Audit 356115

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$113.68M
Findings
8
Programs
20
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-05-13

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
560106 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
560107 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
560108 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
560109 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1136548 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1136549 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1136550 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1136551 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
E6HKN3MD1G21 Haqquisha Taylor Auditee
8569662000 Todd R. Saler Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has 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 federal award activity of the City of Camden School District (hereafter referred to as the “School District”). The School District is defined in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. The information in the 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 (Uniform Guidance). All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, are included on the schedule. Because the schedules presents only a selected portion of the operations of the School District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position and changes in operations of the School District.
Title: RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The basic financial statements present the general fund, special revenue fund and proprietary fund (enterprise fund - food service) 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 schedule on the modified accrual basis . The special revenue fund is presented in the accompanying schedules on the budgetary basis which recognizes encumbrances as expenditures and also recognizes the related revenues, whereas the GAAP basis does not. The net adjustment to reconcile from the budgetary basis to the GAAP basis is $(2,206,609.00) for the general fund and $1,863,933.33 for the special revenue fund. See exhibit C-3, notes to required supplementary information, for a reconciliation of the budgetary basis to the modified accrual basis of accounting for the general and special revenue funds. The revenues reported on a GAAP basis from the basic financial statements with a reconciliation to the reported amounts on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented as follows:
Title: RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Amounts reported in the accompanying schedule agree with the amounts reported in the related federal financial reports.
Title: REIMBURSED AND ON-BEHALF PAYMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, the School District was the recipient of federal assistance that represented either a reimbursement to the School District or payments made on-behalf of the School District. Revenues and expenditures reported under the federal food distribution program represent the current year value received and the current year distribution, respectively, of American-grown United States Department of Agriculture foods utilized in the School District’s food service program.
Title: ANNUAL SCHOOL PLAN FUNDS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Annual school plan funds are not separate federal programs as defined in the Uniform Guidance; amounts used in annual school plan are included in the total expenditures of the program contributing the funds in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. The following funds by program are included in annual school plan in the School District:
Title: MAJOR PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the budgetary basis of accounting, with the following exceptions: programs recorded in the capital projects fund are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting and programs recorded in the enterprise funds are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. These bases of accounting are described in note 1 to the School District's basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. The expenditures reflected in the schedule are presented at the federal participation level; thus, any matching portion is not included. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Major programs are identified in the Summary of Auditor's Results section of the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs.

Finding Details

Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 10/1/23 to 9/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 231NJ3041099) National School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Passed-through the City of Camden: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Criteria or Specific Requirement The Office of Management and Budget’s Matrix of Compliance Requirements identifies requirements addressed in the Compliance Supplement. One area addressed is reporting. Reporting must be properly completed with supporting documentation. Condition In several instances, the School District’s edit check worksheets did not agree with the number of meals requested for Federal reimbursement. Additionally, there were three instances where the food service daily meal count report did not agree with the School District’s edit check worksheets. Questioned Costs Known and likely questioned costs did not exceed $25,000.00. Context We noted several instances where the monthly edit check sheets did not agree to the number of meals requested for reimbursement. Also, during our testing of meals reported, we noted three instances where the number of meals served did not agree to the monthly edit check worksheets. Effect or Potential Effect The School District did not request reimbursement for the correct number of meals served and, as a result, did not receive the proper amount of Federal reimbursement. Cause Unknown Recommendation That the School District’s food service daily meal count reports agree with the edit check worksheets in order to request the appropriate amount of Federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 10/1/23 to 9/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 231NJ3041099) National School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Passed-through the City of Camden: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Criteria or Specific Requirement The Office of Management and Budget’s Matrix of Compliance Requirements identifies requirements addressed in the Compliance Supplement. One area addressed is reporting. Reporting must be properly completed with supporting documentation. Condition In several instances, the School District’s edit check worksheets did not agree with the number of meals requested for Federal reimbursement. Additionally, there were three instances where the food service daily meal count report did not agree with the School District’s edit check worksheets. Questioned Costs Known and likely questioned costs did not exceed $25,000.00. Context We noted several instances where the monthly edit check sheets did not agree to the number of meals requested for reimbursement. Also, during our testing of meals reported, we noted three instances where the number of meals served did not agree to the monthly edit check worksheets. Effect or Potential Effect The School District did not request reimbursement for the correct number of meals served and, as a result, did not receive the proper amount of Federal reimbursement. Cause Unknown Recommendation That the School District’s food service daily meal count reports agree with the edit check worksheets in order to request the appropriate amount of Federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 10/1/23 to 9/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 231NJ3041099) National School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Passed-through the City of Camden: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Criteria or Specific Requirement The Office of Management and Budget’s Matrix of Compliance Requirements identifies requirements addressed in the Compliance Supplement. One area addressed is reporting. Reporting must be properly completed with supporting documentation. Condition In several instances, the School District’s edit check worksheets did not agree with the number of meals requested for Federal reimbursement. Additionally, there were three instances where the food service daily meal count report did not agree with the School District’s edit check worksheets. Questioned Costs Known and likely questioned costs did not exceed $25,000.00. Context We noted several instances where the monthly edit check sheets did not agree to the number of meals requested for reimbursement. Also, during our testing of meals reported, we noted three instances where the number of meals served did not agree to the monthly edit check worksheets. Effect or Potential Effect The School District did not request reimbursement for the correct number of meals served and, as a result, did not receive the proper amount of Federal reimbursement. Cause Unknown Recommendation That the School District’s food service daily meal count reports agree with the edit check worksheets in order to request the appropriate amount of Federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 10/1/23 to 9/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 231NJ3041099) National School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Passed-through the City of Camden: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Criteria or Specific Requirement The Office of Management and Budget’s Matrix of Compliance Requirements identifies requirements addressed in the Compliance Supplement. One area addressed is reporting. Reporting must be properly completed with supporting documentation. Condition In several instances, the School District’s edit check worksheets did not agree with the number of meals requested for Federal reimbursement. Additionally, there were three instances where the food service daily meal count report did not agree with the School District’s edit check worksheets. Questioned Costs Known and likely questioned costs did not exceed $25,000.00. Context We noted several instances where the monthly edit check sheets did not agree to the number of meals requested for reimbursement. Also, during our testing of meals reported, we noted three instances where the number of meals served did not agree to the monthly edit check worksheets. Effect or Potential Effect The School District did not request reimbursement for the correct number of meals served and, as a result, did not receive the proper amount of Federal reimbursement. Cause Unknown Recommendation That the School District’s food service daily meal count reports agree with the edit check worksheets in order to request the appropriate amount of Federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 10/1/23 to 9/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 231NJ3041099) National School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Passed-through the City of Camden: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Criteria or Specific Requirement The Office of Management and Budget’s Matrix of Compliance Requirements identifies requirements addressed in the Compliance Supplement. One area addressed is reporting. Reporting must be properly completed with supporting documentation. Condition In several instances, the School District’s edit check worksheets did not agree with the number of meals requested for Federal reimbursement. Additionally, there were three instances where the food service daily meal count report did not agree with the School District’s edit check worksheets. Questioned Costs Known and likely questioned costs did not exceed $25,000.00. Context We noted several instances where the monthly edit check sheets did not agree to the number of meals requested for reimbursement. Also, during our testing of meals reported, we noted three instances where the number of meals served did not agree to the monthly edit check worksheets. Effect or Potential Effect The School District did not request reimbursement for the correct number of meals served and, as a result, did not receive the proper amount of Federal reimbursement. Cause Unknown Recommendation That the School District’s food service daily meal count reports agree with the edit check worksheets in order to request the appropriate amount of Federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 10/1/23 to 9/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 231NJ3041099) National School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Passed-through the City of Camden: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Criteria or Specific Requirement The Office of Management and Budget’s Matrix of Compliance Requirements identifies requirements addressed in the Compliance Supplement. One area addressed is reporting. Reporting must be properly completed with supporting documentation. Condition In several instances, the School District’s edit check worksheets did not agree with the number of meals requested for Federal reimbursement. Additionally, there were three instances where the food service daily meal count report did not agree with the School District’s edit check worksheets. Questioned Costs Known and likely questioned costs did not exceed $25,000.00. Context We noted several instances where the monthly edit check sheets did not agree to the number of meals requested for reimbursement. Also, during our testing of meals reported, we noted three instances where the number of meals served did not agree to the monthly edit check worksheets. Effect or Potential Effect The School District did not request reimbursement for the correct number of meals served and, as a result, did not receive the proper amount of Federal reimbursement. Cause Unknown Recommendation That the School District’s food service daily meal count reports agree with the edit check worksheets in order to request the appropriate amount of Federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 10/1/23 to 9/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 231NJ3041099) National School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Passed-through the City of Camden: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Criteria or Specific Requirement The Office of Management and Budget’s Matrix of Compliance Requirements identifies requirements addressed in the Compliance Supplement. One area addressed is reporting. Reporting must be properly completed with supporting documentation. Condition In several instances, the School District’s edit check worksheets did not agree with the number of meals requested for Federal reimbursement. Additionally, there were three instances where the food service daily meal count report did not agree with the School District’s edit check worksheets. Questioned Costs Known and likely questioned costs did not exceed $25,000.00. Context We noted several instances where the monthly edit check sheets did not agree to the number of meals requested for reimbursement. Also, during our testing of meals reported, we noted three instances where the number of meals served did not agree to the monthly edit check worksheets. Effect or Potential Effect The School District did not request reimbursement for the correct number of meals served and, as a result, did not receive the proper amount of Federal reimbursement. Cause Unknown Recommendation That the School District’s food service daily meal count reports agree with the edit check worksheets in order to request the appropriate amount of Federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.
Information on the Federal Program U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 10/1/23 to 9/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: School Breakfast Program (Assistance Listing 10.553) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) National School Lunch Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Supply Chain Assistance Award (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 231NJ3041099) National School Snack Program (Assistance Listing 10.555) (FAIN 241NJ3041099) Child Nutrition Cluster (Federal Award Year 7/1/23 to 6/30/24): Passed-through N.J. State Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Passed-through the City of Camden: Summer Food Service Program for Children (Assistance Listing 10.559) (FAIN 241NJ304N1099) Criteria or Specific Requirement The Office of Management and Budget’s Matrix of Compliance Requirements identifies requirements addressed in the Compliance Supplement. One area addressed is reporting. Reporting must be properly completed with supporting documentation. Condition In several instances, the School District’s edit check worksheets did not agree with the number of meals requested for Federal reimbursement. Additionally, there were three instances where the food service daily meal count report did not agree with the School District’s edit check worksheets. Questioned Costs Known and likely questioned costs did not exceed $25,000.00. Context We noted several instances where the monthly edit check sheets did not agree to the number of meals requested for reimbursement. Also, during our testing of meals reported, we noted three instances where the number of meals served did not agree to the monthly edit check worksheets. Effect or Potential Effect The School District did not request reimbursement for the correct number of meals served and, as a result, did not receive the proper amount of Federal reimbursement. Cause Unknown Recommendation That the School District’s food service daily meal count reports agree with the edit check worksheets in order to request the appropriate amount of Federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The responsible officials agree with the finding and will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.