Audit 359434

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$6.39M
Findings
8
Programs
13
Organization: School District of Cudahy (WI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-06-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
565723 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
565724 2024-002 Material Weakness Yes L
565725 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
565726 2024-002 Material Weakness Yes L
1142165 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1142166 2024-002 Material Weakness Yes L
1142167 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1142168 2024-002 Material Weakness Yes L

Contacts

Name Title Type
M6L5PH4KM423 Brian Dasher Auditee
4142947411 Don Shaw Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Pass-Through Entities Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented on the Schedule where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has selected to use a rate other than the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as permitted by 2 CFR Section 200.414. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards (the Schedule) includes the federal and state grant activity of the District under programs of the federal government and state agencies for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance, Wisconsin State Single Audit Guidelines, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. 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.
Title: NONCASH TRANSACTIONS Accounting Policies: Expenditures Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Pass-Through Entities Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented on the Schedule where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has selected to use a rate other than the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as permitted by 2 CFR Section 200.414. The District received $101,039 of Federal non-cash commodities passed through the Wisconsin Department of Instruction.
Title: SUBRECIPIENT RELATIONSHIPS Accounting Policies: Expenditures Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Pass-Through Entities Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented on the Schedule where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has selected to use a rate other than the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as permitted by 2 CFR Section 200.414. The District did not remit any funds to subrecipients.
Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL AGE PARENTS PROGRAM Accounting Policies: Expenditures Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Pass-Through Entities Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented on the Schedule where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has selected to use a rate other than the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as permitted by 2 CFR Section 200.414. The eligible costs of under the State Special Education Program are $5,654,617 for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Finding Details

Finding 2024 – 1: Audit Journal Entries Comment: During audit fieldwork, our testing resulted in audit adjustments in order to present materially accurate financial statements. Recommendation: A vital process of effective internal controls is the review and subsequent adjustment of general ledger balances. This review and adjustment will aid in the appropriate budgeting and management of the District’s financial activities and resources.
Finding 2024 – 2: Bank Reconciliation Comment: During audit fieldwork, we discovered material weakness over the internal control related to the bank reconciliation process, which has resulted in significant discrepancies in the reconciliation for cash. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement effective internal controls in order to provide an accurate assessment of reporting requirements on bank reconciliation.
Finding 2024 – 1: Audit Journal Entries Comment: During audit fieldwork, our testing resulted in audit adjustments in order to present materially accurate financial statements. Recommendation: A vital process of effective internal controls is the review and subsequent adjustment of general ledger balances. This review and adjustment will aid in the appropriate budgeting and management of the District’s financial activities and resources.
Finding 2024 – 2: Bank Reconciliation Comment: During audit fieldwork, we discovered material weakness over the internal control related to the bank reconciliation process, which has resulted in significant discrepancies in the reconciliation for cash. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement effective internal controls in order to provide an accurate assessment of reporting requirements on bank reconciliation.
Finding 2024 – 1: Audit Journal Entries Comment: During audit fieldwork, our testing resulted in audit adjustments in order to present materially accurate financial statements. Recommendation: A vital process of effective internal controls is the review and subsequent adjustment of general ledger balances. This review and adjustment will aid in the appropriate budgeting and management of the District’s financial activities and resources.
Finding 2024 – 2: Bank Reconciliation Comment: During audit fieldwork, we discovered material weakness over the internal control related to the bank reconciliation process, which has resulted in significant discrepancies in the reconciliation for cash. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement effective internal controls in order to provide an accurate assessment of reporting requirements on bank reconciliation.
Finding 2024 – 1: Audit Journal Entries Comment: During audit fieldwork, our testing resulted in audit adjustments in order to present materially accurate financial statements. Recommendation: A vital process of effective internal controls is the review and subsequent adjustment of general ledger balances. This review and adjustment will aid in the appropriate budgeting and management of the District’s financial activities and resources.
Finding 2024 – 2: Bank Reconciliation Comment: During audit fieldwork, we discovered material weakness over the internal control related to the bank reconciliation process, which has resulted in significant discrepancies in the reconciliation for cash. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement effective internal controls in order to provide an accurate assessment of reporting requirements on bank reconciliation.