Audit 37977

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$17.32M
Findings
18
Programs
15
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-10-31

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
39672 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
39673 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
39674 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
39675 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
39676 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
39677 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
39678 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
39679 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
39680 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616114 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616115 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616116 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616117 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616118 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616119 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616120 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616121 2022-004 Material Weakness - B
616122 2022-004 Material Weakness - B

Contacts

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LW81PP36JFH6 Jennie Auditee
3135651554 Anil Sakhuja Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: GRANT AUDITOR REPORT Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Westwood Community School District (the School District). The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 School District and therefore it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net assets of the School District for year ended June 30, 2022. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. In addition, expenditures reported on the schedule are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Management has utilized the Cash Management System (CMS) Grant Auditor Report in preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Unreconciled differences, if any, have been disclosed to the auditor.
Title: NONCASH ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Westwood Community School District (the School District). The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 School District and therefore it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net assets of the School District for year ended June 30, 2022. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. In addition, expenditures reported on the schedule are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The value of the noncash assistance received was determined in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Guidance.Commodities Inventory values are based on USDA value for donated food commodities. Reported commodity values were computed using the recipient entitlement balance report and other records.
Title: MAJOR PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Westwood Community School District (the School District). The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 School District and therefore it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net assets of the School District for year ended June 30, 2022. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. In addition, expenditures reported on the schedule are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Major programs are designated on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards with an asterisk (*).
Title: ADJUSTMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Westwood Community School District (the School District). The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 School District and therefore it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net assets of the School District for year ended June 30, 2022. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. In addition, expenditures reported on the schedule are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. During the year ended June 30, 2022, the School District had a total net adjustment of $38,223. These adjustments were the results of costs which were disallowed by the State.
Title: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Westwood Community School District (the School District). The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 School District and therefore it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net assets of the School District for year ended June 30, 2022. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. In addition, expenditures reported on the schedule are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. All subsequent events related to the major programs were evaluated through November 01, 2022, the date the accompanying reports were available to be issued. No significant event was noted that required adjustment or disclosure in the report.

Finding Details

Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.
Criteria ? Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition ? During our testing, we noted that for 6 out of 30 samples selected for disbursement testing, allowability of expenditures could not be verified. Questioned Costs ? $466,247 Cause/Effect ? The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget. This resulted in the School District receiving the grant funds for unallowable expenditures.