Audit 378376

FY End
2025-06-30
Total Expended
$2.38M
Findings
4
Programs
10
Organization: Tri County Area Schools (MI)
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2025-12-30
Auditor: UHY LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1167338 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes N
1167339 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes N
1167340 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes N
1167341 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.555 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM $705,211 Yes 1
10.559 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN $445,852 Yes 1
84.010 TITLE I GRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES $393,552 Yes 0
10.553 SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM $304,712 Yes 1
84.367 IMPROVING TEACHER QUALITY STATE GRANTS $111,805 Yes 0
84.424 STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM $61,096 Yes 0
84.027 SPECIAL EDUCATION_GRANTS TO STATES $41,790 Yes 0
84.425 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND $27,398 Yes 0
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $12,420 Yes 0
10.558 CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM $3,736 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
EJDNFUWSJ6K8 Corey Bordo Auditee
6166365454 Trent Mulder Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Tri County Area Schools under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2025. 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 (the “Uniform Guidance”). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Tri County Area Schools, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Tri County Area Schools.
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 (if any) shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Tri County Area Schools has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
See the Notes to the SEFA table instead
See the Notes to the SEFA table instead
Adjustments were made for Assistance Listing #84.367, #84.424, and #84.425W for federal expenditures reported in prior years but should not have been.

Finding Details

2025-003 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control (Special Tests and Provisions) Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Michigan Department of Education Pass-Through Number: 251970, 241970, 251980, 251960, 241960, 250904, 940900 & Entitlement Commodities Federal Award Year: July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 Criteria: In accordance with OMB requirements, the District can only request funds for meal reimbursements based on total meals served, no more or no less. Condition: The District had one month of meal claims under the school nutrition program where the supporting documentation did not agree with the meal claim. Cause: The District failed to have controls in place that would prevent, detect, or correct an incorrect monthly meal claim. Effect: The District’s internal controls were found to be ineffective as they claimed less meals than they should have, resulting in less revenue for the District. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs as the District did not claim more meals than they were supposed to during the year. Perspective Information: The finding appears to be an isolated instance. No sampling was necessary to determine this finding. Identification of Repeat Findings: None Recommendation: The District should have an additional level of review as it relates to submitting meal claims to ensure the correct amount is submitted based on the supporting documentation. View of Responsible Officials: Per discussion with Lisa Newton, Food Service Director, and Corey Bordo, Director of Business and Finance, the District recognized this one time issue and is implementing additional procedures to ensure that funds requested for meal reimbursements agree to total meals served.