Audit 36388

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$3.77M
Findings
2
Programs
12
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-06

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
34872 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
611314 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $983,115 Yes 0
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $280,559 Yes 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $238,391 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $149,388 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $144,300 Yes 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $115,870 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $84,924 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $69,055 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $52,766 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $34,837 Yes 0
84.938 Disaster Recovery Assistance for Education $11,335 - 0
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $10,909 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
PN3GAV67ZN93 John McPhillips Auditee
5184397481 Heather R. Lewis, CPA 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 ofaccounting. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federalfinancial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reportsare prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the Districtsfinancial reporting system.The federal expenditures are recognized under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Bethlehem Central School District did not elect to use the 10% de minimus cost rate.Indirect costs may be included in the reported expenditures, to the extent that they are includedin the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The Districts policy isnot to charge federal award programs with indirect costs. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) presents theactivity of federal award programs administered by the Bethlehem Central School District (theDistrict), which is described in Note 1 to the Districts accompanying financial statements, usingthe modified accrual basis of accounting. Therefore, some amounts presented in this Schedulemay differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the District financialstatements. Federal awards that are included in the Schedule may be received directly fromfederal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other governmentagencies.The information presented in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements ofTitle 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, CostPrinciples, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). This Schedule onlypresents a selected portion of the operations of the District.
Title: Scope of Audit Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis ofaccounting. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federalfinancial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reportsare prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the Districtsfinancial reporting system.The federal expenditures are recognized under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Bethlehem Central School District did not elect to use the 10% de minimus cost rate.Indirect costs may be included in the reported expenditures, to the extent that they are includedin the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The Districts policy isnot to charge federal award programs with indirect costs. The Bethlehem Central School District is an independent municipal corporation. All federal grantoperations of the District are included in the scope of the single audit.
Title: Non-Cash Assistance Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis ofaccounting. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federalfinancial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reportsare prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the Districtsfinancial reporting system.The federal expenditures are recognized under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Bethlehem Central School District did not elect to use the 10% de minimus cost rate.Indirect costs may be included in the reported expenditures, to the extent that they are includedin the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The Districts policy isnot to charge federal award programs with indirect costs. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the Schedule at the fair market value of the commoditiesreceived and disbursed. For the year ended June 30, 2022, the District received foodcommodities totaling $84,924.

Finding Details

Emergency Connectivity Fund Program - Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Information on Federal Program: Federal Communications Commission Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Assistance Listing No. 32.009. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.213 stipulates that no awards, subawards, or contracts be awarded to parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs or activities. Statement of Condition: During our discussions with management and testing of the major program, we noted that the District is not verifying the eligibility of vendors to participate in this specific Federal assistance programs. Statement of Cause: The District did not review compliance requirements related to procurement outlined in 2 CFR Section 200.213 for this major program.Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.213. The District is not performing required procedures, as a result, vendors that are not eligible for participation in Federal assistance programs or activities could be selected. Questioned Cost: None. Perspective Information: As part of testing of compliance over procurement, a selection of vendors charged to the major program was selected for testing of compliance. Of the District?s vendors charged to the major program that were selected for testing, none were suspended or debarred from participation in Federal assistance programs or activities. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the District review the requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.213 and ensure that a review of the eligibility of potential vendors to participate in all Federal assistance programs or activities is performed prior to disbursing federal funds to the vendor. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Effective immediately, the District is implementing the following: ? The Procurement Specialist in the Technology Department (Maura O?Brien) will check the SAMS Debarment and Suspension website quarterly. ? The data obtained from the quarterly check will be logged into a Google Sheet that is shared with Erin Sheevers, the Chief Technology Officer. ? Any ineligible vendor information will be shared with the Accountant (Steven Terry) in the Business Office. Implementation Date: October 14, 2022.
Emergency Connectivity Fund Program - Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Information on Federal Program: Federal Communications Commission Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Assistance Listing No. 32.009. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.213 stipulates that no awards, subawards, or contracts be awarded to parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs or activities. Statement of Condition: During our discussions with management and testing of the major program, we noted that the District is not verifying the eligibility of vendors to participate in this specific Federal assistance programs. Statement of Cause: The District did not review compliance requirements related to procurement outlined in 2 CFR Section 200.213 for this major program.Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.213. The District is not performing required procedures, as a result, vendors that are not eligible for participation in Federal assistance programs or activities could be selected. Questioned Cost: None. Perspective Information: As part of testing of compliance over procurement, a selection of vendors charged to the major program was selected for testing of compliance. Of the District?s vendors charged to the major program that were selected for testing, none were suspended or debarred from participation in Federal assistance programs or activities. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the District review the requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.213 and ensure that a review of the eligibility of potential vendors to participate in all Federal assistance programs or activities is performed prior to disbursing federal funds to the vendor. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Effective immediately, the District is implementing the following: ? The Procurement Specialist in the Technology Department (Maura O?Brien) will check the SAMS Debarment and Suspension website quarterly. ? The data obtained from the quarterly check will be logged into a Google Sheet that is shared with Erin Sheevers, the Chief Technology Officer. ? Any ineligible vendor information will be shared with the Accountant (Steven Terry) in the Business Office. Implementation Date: October 14, 2022.