Audit 357059

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$8.15M
Findings
18
Programs
23
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-05-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
561466 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
561467 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
561468 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
561469 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
561470 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
561471 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
561472 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
561473 2023-005 Material Weakness - I
561474 2023-006 Material Weakness - L
1137908 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
1137909 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
1137910 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
1137911 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
1137912 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
1137913 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
1137914 2023-004 Material Weakness - L
1137915 2023-005 Material Weakness - I
1137916 2023-006 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $785,694 - 0
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $377,724 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $374,795 Yes 1
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $258,687 Yes 2
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $254,237 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $205,277 - 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $200,121 - 0
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $185,459 - 0
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $176,977 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $100,486 Yes 1
84.215 Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects $78,106 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $67,068 Yes 1
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $54,229 - 0
84.181 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families $52,515 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $43,517 - 0
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $42,370 Yes 1
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $39,437 - 0
84.173 Special Education Preschool Grants $37,381 - 0
93.434 Every Student Succeeds Act/preschool Development Grants $33,430 - 0
10.575 Farm to School Grant Program $33,295 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $6,391 - 0
84.060 Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies $5,672 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $4,104 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
QML7RP9FNLD7 Tariro Chapinduka Auditee
9529884044 Christopher Knopik Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance for all award. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Hopkins Public Schools has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Hopkins Public Schools (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Numbers: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP2619, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at c CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. This includes utilizing one of the five allowable procurement methods, including small purchase guidelines for items over the micro-purchase threshold and sealed bids, competitive proposals, or noncompetitive proposals when items exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. In addition, the Uniform Guidance requires that the entity maintain records sufficient to detail the history of the procurement. Condition: During our testing of the District’s procurements within the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, it was noted that all three procurements tested did not have sufficient documentation recording the appropriate method and history of the transaction. Questioned Costs: None Context: The three procurements which were tested did not retain documentation detailing the procurement process or what quotes were obtained. Cause: Time pressure led to this requirement not being met. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the documentation requirements for procurement transactions as detailed in the Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over procurement for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program to ensure it is following federal guidance and internal policies over the procurement process and documenting the appropriate method and history of the transaction. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Numbers: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP2619, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. Condition: During testing, it was noted there was no documentation of review of the required SLFRF reports prior to submission to MDE. Questioned Costs: None Context: No documentation was maintained over the review of any of the required SLFRF reports. Cause: The District was unaware of documentation requirements. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 and 10.582 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 232MN061N1199, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. In Minnesota school districts, reporting is performed monthly to a system known as CLiCS. The data consists of the meal counts for each school site. The data is used by MDE to calculate the state and federal reimbursement funds to be disbursed to the District on a monthly basis. Condition: During testing of a sample of MDE claims during the year, we noted discrepancies in between supporting workpapers and reports including a transposition error for an amount submitted to CLiCS. Questioned Costs: $641 Context: Claims reported to MDE contained a transposition error from supporting meal count workpapers. Cause: Improper review of the claims reported. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Child Nutrition Cluster program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Numbers: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP2619, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at c CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. This includes utilizing one of the five allowable procurement methods, including small purchase guidelines for items over the micro-purchase threshold and sealed bids, competitive proposals, or noncompetitive proposals when items exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. In addition, the Uniform Guidance requires that the entity maintain records sufficient to detail the history of the procurement. Condition: During our testing of the District’s procurements within the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, it was noted that all three procurements tested did not have sufficient documentation recording the appropriate method and history of the transaction. Questioned Costs: None Context: The three procurements which were tested did not retain documentation detailing the procurement process or what quotes were obtained. Cause: Time pressure led to this requirement not being met. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the documentation requirements for procurement transactions as detailed in the Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over procurement for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program to ensure it is following federal guidance and internal policies over the procurement process and documenting the appropriate method and history of the transaction. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Numbers: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP2619, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: The School should ensure it has proper controls in place to ensure all required reports for the program have documentation of someone other than the preparer reviewing the reports. Condition: During testing, it was noted there was no documentation of review of the required SLFRF reports prior to submission to MDE. Questioned Costs: None Context: No documentation was maintained over the review of any of the required SLFRF reports. Cause: The District was unaware of documentation requirements. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements around reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the District reviews its procedures and controls over reporting for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program to ensure all reports are accurately reporting information and are reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that review is documented prior to submission of the report. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.