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Audit 364246

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$16.87M
Findings
6
Programs
25
Organization: City of Middletown, Connecticut (CT)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-08-14
Auditor: Cliftonlarsonallen LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
573520 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - I
573521 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - I
573522 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1149962 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1149963 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1149964 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $2.29M Yes 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $615,601 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $557,303 - 0
14.418 Private Enforcement Initiatives $548,831 - 0
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance $406,639 - 0
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $214,000 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $202,169 - 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $170,524 - 0
10.560 State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition $114,715 - 0
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $76,773 - 0
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $74,782 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $73,456 - 0
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $59,643 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $43,268 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $37,267 Yes 0
84.287 Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers $32,593 - 0
84.173 Special Education Preschool Grants $21,545 Yes 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $17,022 - 0
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $14,681 Yes 1
66.818 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements $13,665 - 0
93.758 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Funded Solely with Prevention and Public Health Funds (pphf) $12,715 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $8,787 - 0
90.401 Help America Vote Act Requirements Payments $2,708 - 0
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $565 - 0
96.001 Social Security Disability Insurance $120 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
C1BGKQCVTYF8 Carl Erlacher Auditee
8606384880 Santo Carta Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NONCASH AWARDS Accounting Policies: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the City of Middletown, Connecticut, under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 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 City of Middletown, Connecticut, it is not intended to, and does not, present the financial position, changes in fund balance, changes in net position or cash flows of the City of Middletown, Connecticut Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Under these principles certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City of Middletown, Connecticut, has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate provided under Section 200.414 of the Uniform Guidance. Donated commodities in the amount of $97,148 are included in the Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program, Assistance Listing #10.555. The amount represents the market value of commodities received.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-003
Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Special Education Cluster (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Federal Award Identification Number: Grant Year: 2023 Assistance Listing Number: 84.027 Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-SDE64370-20977 Award Period: June 7, 2022, through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Board of Education must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance including the verification that an entity with which the Board of Education plans to enter into a covered transaction is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded. Condition: The Board of Education procurement policies do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Policies regarding verification of compliance with suspension and debarment requirements were not found. Client did not have adequate support for verification by management of vendor status for suspension or debarment. Questioned Costs: None Context: Per review of vendor agreements during testing over suspension and debarment, there was no indication of a suspension and debarment clause or verification of vendor status by management. Cause: The significant deficiency is primarily due to inadequate internal controls over the procurement process. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City could process transactions that do not follow federal Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management review and enhance the procedures over the procurement and purchasing process, to be sure that all federal grant expenditures and contracts with vendors are performed properly in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the auditors’ recommendations.
Finding 2023-003
Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Special Education Cluster (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Federal Award Identification Number: Grant Year: 2023 Assistance Listing Number: 84.027 Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-SDE64370-20977 Award Period: June 7, 2022, through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Board of Education must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance including the verification that an entity with which the Board of Education plans to enter into a covered transaction is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded. Condition: The Board of Education procurement policies do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Policies regarding verification of compliance with suspension and debarment requirements were not found. Client did not have adequate support for verification by management of vendor status for suspension or debarment. Questioned Costs: None Context: Per review of vendor agreements during testing over suspension and debarment, there was no indication of a suspension and debarment clause or verification of vendor status by management. Cause: The significant deficiency is primarily due to inadequate internal controls over the procurement process. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City could process transactions that do not follow federal Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management review and enhance the procedures over the procurement and purchasing process, to be sure that all federal grant expenditures and contracts with vendors are performed properly in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the auditors’ recommendations.
Finding 2023-003
Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Special Education Cluster (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Federal Award Identification Number: Grant Year: 2023 Assistance Listing Number: 84.027 Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-SDE64370-20977 Award Period: June 7, 2022, through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Board of Education must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance including the verification that an entity with which the Board of Education plans to enter into a covered transaction is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded. Condition: The Board of Education procurement policies do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Policies regarding verification of compliance with suspension and debarment requirements were not found. Client did not have adequate support for verification by management of vendor status for suspension or debarment. Questioned Costs: None Context: Per review of vendor agreements during testing over suspension and debarment, there was no indication of a suspension and debarment clause or verification of vendor status by management. Cause: The significant deficiency is primarily due to inadequate internal controls over the procurement process. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City could process transactions that do not follow federal Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management review and enhance the procedures over the procurement and purchasing process, to be sure that all federal grant expenditures and contracts with vendors are performed properly in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the auditors’ recommendations.
Finding 2023-003
Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Special Education Cluster (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Federal Award Identification Number: Grant Year: 2023 Assistance Listing Number: 84.027 Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-SDE64370-20977 Award Period: June 7, 2022, through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Board of Education must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance including the verification that an entity with which the Board of Education plans to enter into a covered transaction is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded. Condition: The Board of Education procurement policies do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Policies regarding verification of compliance with suspension and debarment requirements were not found. Client did not have adequate support for verification by management of vendor status for suspension or debarment. Questioned Costs: None Context: Per review of vendor agreements during testing over suspension and debarment, there was no indication of a suspension and debarment clause or verification of vendor status by management. Cause: The significant deficiency is primarily due to inadequate internal controls over the procurement process. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City could process transactions that do not follow federal Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management review and enhance the procedures over the procurement and purchasing process, to be sure that all federal grant expenditures and contracts with vendors are performed properly in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the auditors’ recommendations.
Finding 2023-003
Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Special Education Cluster (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Federal Award Identification Number: Grant Year: 2023 Assistance Listing Number: 84.027 Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-SDE64370-20977 Award Period: June 7, 2022, through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Board of Education must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance including the verification that an entity with which the Board of Education plans to enter into a covered transaction is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded. Condition: The Board of Education procurement policies do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Policies regarding verification of compliance with suspension and debarment requirements were not found. Client did not have adequate support for verification by management of vendor status for suspension or debarment. Questioned Costs: None Context: Per review of vendor agreements during testing over suspension and debarment, there was no indication of a suspension and debarment clause or verification of vendor status by management. Cause: The significant deficiency is primarily due to inadequate internal controls over the procurement process. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City could process transactions that do not follow federal Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management review and enhance the procedures over the procurement and purchasing process, to be sure that all federal grant expenditures and contracts with vendors are performed properly in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the auditors’ recommendations.
Finding 2023-003
Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Special Education Cluster (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Federal Award Identification Number: Grant Year: 2023 Assistance Listing Number: 84.027 Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-SDE64370-20977 Award Period: June 7, 2022, through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Board of Education must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance including the verification that an entity with which the Board of Education plans to enter into a covered transaction is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded. Condition: The Board of Education procurement policies do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Policies regarding verification of compliance with suspension and debarment requirements were not found. Client did not have adequate support for verification by management of vendor status for suspension or debarment. Questioned Costs: None Context: Per review of vendor agreements during testing over suspension and debarment, there was no indication of a suspension and debarment clause or verification of vendor status by management. Cause: The significant deficiency is primarily due to inadequate internal controls over the procurement process. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City could process transactions that do not follow federal Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management review and enhance the procedures over the procurement and purchasing process, to be sure that all federal grant expenditures and contracts with vendors are performed properly in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the auditors’ recommendations.