Audit 36444

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.75M
Findings
4
Programs
12
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-02-28

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FXMMJGGGXJU1 Salvatore Carambia Auditee
5164342600 Alexandria Battaglia, 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 of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Expenditures reported on the Schedule for the COVID-19 - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and COVID-19 - American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) include $127,014 and $21,022, respectively, incurred in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 and approved as allowable in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Expenditures reported on the Schedule for the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) include $500,382 incurred in prior years and approved as allowable in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The value of food commodities was calculated using the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service commodity price lists. Federal awards that are included in the Schedule may be received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Indirect costs may be included in the reported expenditures, to the extent that they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. Matching costs (the District's share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The 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 the federal grant activity of Island Park Union Free School District (the "District") under programs of the federal government for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this 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 District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District.
Title: Other Disclosures 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Expenditures reported on the Schedule for the COVID-19 - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and COVID-19 - American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) include $127,014 and $21,022, respectively, incurred in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 and approved as allowable in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Expenditures reported on the Schedule for the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) include $500,382 incurred in prior years and approved as allowable in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The value of food commodities was calculated using the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service commodity price lists. Federal awards that are included in the Schedule may be received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Indirect costs may be included in the reported expenditures, to the extent that they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. Matching costs (the District's share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. No insurance is carried specifically to cover equipment purchased with federal funds. Any equipment purchased with federal funds has only a nominal value and is covered by the District's casualty insurance policies. There were no loans or loan guarantees outstanding at year end.
Title: Subrecipients 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Expenditures reported on the Schedule for the COVID-19 - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and COVID-19 - American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) include $127,014 and $21,022, respectively, incurred in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 and approved as allowable in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Expenditures reported on the Schedule for the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) include $500,382 incurred in prior years and approved as allowable in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The value of food commodities was calculated using the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service commodity price lists. Federal awards that are included in the Schedule may be received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Indirect costs may be included in the reported expenditures, to the extent that they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. Matching costs (the District's share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. No amounts were provided to subrecipients.

Finding Details

FINDING # 2022-001 (REPEAT FINDING OF #2021-001) U.S. Department of Agriculture ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department School Breakfast Program (Cash Assistance); Assistance Listing Number 10.553; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022; National School Lunch Program (Cash Assistance); Assistance Listing Number 10.555; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: According to 7 CFR sections 210.8, 220.11, 215.10, and 225.15(c), recipients must submit monthly claims for reimbursement for meals and snacks served to eligible students within 60 days following the last day of the month covered by the claim. Condition: During our audit, we noted the monthly claims for reimbursement are not compared to reports from the point of sale (?POS?) system by an individual other than the preparer of the claims report prior to submission. Cause: A second review of the monthly claims for reimbursement was not performed by an individual other than the preparer prior to submission. The same individual prepares and submits the monthly claims for reimbursement. A second review of monthly claims for reimbursement prior to submission will provide additional assurance that claims are based on actual meals served. Effect: Claims for reimbursement may not be accurately reported; as a result, payments received may not be based on actual meals served. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend that the District have an individual other than the preparer of the claims report review the reports from the POS system prior to submission to verify that the number of meals claimed is based on actual meals served. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
FINDING # 2022-001 (REPEAT FINDING OF #2021-001) U.S. Department of Agriculture ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department School Breakfast Program (Cash Assistance); Assistance Listing Number 10.553; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022; National School Lunch Program (Cash Assistance); Assistance Listing Number 10.555; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: According to 7 CFR sections 210.8, 220.11, 215.10, and 225.15(c), recipients must submit monthly claims for reimbursement for meals and snacks served to eligible students within 60 days following the last day of the month covered by the claim. Condition: During our audit, we noted the monthly claims for reimbursement are not compared to reports from the point of sale (?POS?) system by an individual other than the preparer of the claims report prior to submission. Cause: A second review of the monthly claims for reimbursement was not performed by an individual other than the preparer prior to submission. The same individual prepares and submits the monthly claims for reimbursement. A second review of monthly claims for reimbursement prior to submission will provide additional assurance that claims are based on actual meals served. Effect: Claims for reimbursement may not be accurately reported; as a result, payments received may not be based on actual meals served. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend that the District have an individual other than the preparer of the claims report review the reports from the POS system prior to submission to verify that the number of meals claimed is based on actual meals served. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
FINDING # 2022-001 (REPEAT FINDING OF #2021-001) U.S. Department of Agriculture ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department School Breakfast Program (Cash Assistance); Assistance Listing Number 10.553; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022; National School Lunch Program (Cash Assistance); Assistance Listing Number 10.555; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: According to 7 CFR sections 210.8, 220.11, 215.10, and 225.15(c), recipients must submit monthly claims for reimbursement for meals and snacks served to eligible students within 60 days following the last day of the month covered by the claim. Condition: During our audit, we noted the monthly claims for reimbursement are not compared to reports from the point of sale (?POS?) system by an individual other than the preparer of the claims report prior to submission. Cause: A second review of the monthly claims for reimbursement was not performed by an individual other than the preparer prior to submission. The same individual prepares and submits the monthly claims for reimbursement. A second review of monthly claims for reimbursement prior to submission will provide additional assurance that claims are based on actual meals served. Effect: Claims for reimbursement may not be accurately reported; as a result, payments received may not be based on actual meals served. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend that the District have an individual other than the preparer of the claims report review the reports from the POS system prior to submission to verify that the number of meals claimed is based on actual meals served. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
FINDING # 2022-001 (REPEAT FINDING OF #2021-001) U.S. Department of Agriculture ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department School Breakfast Program (Cash Assistance); Assistance Listing Number 10.553; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022; National School Lunch Program (Cash Assistance); Assistance Listing Number 10.555; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: According to 7 CFR sections 210.8, 220.11, 215.10, and 225.15(c), recipients must submit monthly claims for reimbursement for meals and snacks served to eligible students within 60 days following the last day of the month covered by the claim. Condition: During our audit, we noted the monthly claims for reimbursement are not compared to reports from the point of sale (?POS?) system by an individual other than the preparer of the claims report prior to submission. Cause: A second review of the monthly claims for reimbursement was not performed by an individual other than the preparer prior to submission. The same individual prepares and submits the monthly claims for reimbursement. A second review of monthly claims for reimbursement prior to submission will provide additional assurance that claims are based on actual meals served. Effect: Claims for reimbursement may not be accurately reported; as a result, payments received may not be based on actual meals served. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend that the District have an individual other than the preparer of the claims report review the reports from the POS system prior to submission to verify that the number of meals claimed is based on actual meals served. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.