Audit 38144

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.76M
Findings
4
Programs
12
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-06

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CXQ1BVNE2MK6 Jacqueline Pirro Auditee
6312883800 Brendan Nelson 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 include $205,920 incurred in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 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 Westhampton Beach 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 the 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: 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 include $205,920 incurred in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 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.
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 include $205,920 incurred in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 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.

Finding Details

FINDING # 2022-001 U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B); CFDA No. 84.027; Project #0032-22-0942; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool); CFDA No. 84.173; Project #0033-22-0942; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Criteria: According to 34 CFR Section 300.203, and the OMB Compliance Supplement, IDEA Part B funds received by a school district cannot be used, except under certain limited circumstances, to reduce the level of expenditures for the education of children with disabilities made by the school district from local funds, or a combination of state and local funds, below the level of those expenditures for the preceding fiscal year. To meet this requirement, school districts must meet (1) the eligibility standard using budgeted amounts and (2) the compliance standard using prior year?s expenditures. Condition: During our audit we noted certain figures used as inputs for the 2021-2022 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) eligibility calculator did not agree to the District?s budgeted 2021-2022 special education expenditures, and therefore we were unable to substantiate the 2021-2022 eligibility calculator filed with the state. It is noted, that subsequent to our finding, the District updated the MOE calculator and it was determined that the District was in compliance with the maintenance of effort requirements for the 2021-22 MOE eligibility calculator. Cause: The District did not have internal controls in place to have the MOE calculator reviewed and approved by a responsible administrator prior to submission. Effect: The District?s maintenance of effort calculator was submitted to the State with incorrect and/or incomplete information, which may affect future compliance with the requirements. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system of internal control to have the maintenance of effort calculator reviewed and approved with all supporting documentation by a responsible administrator prior to submitting it to the State. We also recommend the District officials contact the State to verify procedures to file a revised MOE calculation, if considered necessary. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
FINDING # 2022-001 U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B); CFDA No. 84.027; Project #0032-22-0942; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool); CFDA No. 84.173; Project #0033-22-0942; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Criteria: According to 34 CFR Section 300.203, and the OMB Compliance Supplement, IDEA Part B funds received by a school district cannot be used, except under certain limited circumstances, to reduce the level of expenditures for the education of children with disabilities made by the school district from local funds, or a combination of state and local funds, below the level of those expenditures for the preceding fiscal year. To meet this requirement, school districts must meet (1) the eligibility standard using budgeted amounts and (2) the compliance standard using prior year?s expenditures. Condition: During our audit we noted certain figures used as inputs for the 2021-2022 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) eligibility calculator did not agree to the District?s budgeted 2021-2022 special education expenditures, and therefore we were unable to substantiate the 2021-2022 eligibility calculator filed with the state. It is noted, that subsequent to our finding, the District updated the MOE calculator and it was determined that the District was in compliance with the maintenance of effort requirements for the 2021-22 MOE eligibility calculator. Cause: The District did not have internal controls in place to have the MOE calculator reviewed and approved by a responsible administrator prior to submission. Effect: The District?s maintenance of effort calculator was submitted to the State with incorrect and/or incomplete information, which may affect future compliance with the requirements. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system of internal control to have the maintenance of effort calculator reviewed and approved with all supporting documentation by a responsible administrator prior to submitting it to the State. We also recommend the District officials contact the State to verify procedures to file a revised MOE calculation, if considered necessary. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
FINDING # 2022-001 U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B); CFDA No. 84.027; Project #0032-22-0942; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool); CFDA No. 84.173; Project #0033-22-0942; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Criteria: According to 34 CFR Section 300.203, and the OMB Compliance Supplement, IDEA Part B funds received by a school district cannot be used, except under certain limited circumstances, to reduce the level of expenditures for the education of children with disabilities made by the school district from local funds, or a combination of state and local funds, below the level of those expenditures for the preceding fiscal year. To meet this requirement, school districts must meet (1) the eligibility standard using budgeted amounts and (2) the compliance standard using prior year?s expenditures. Condition: During our audit we noted certain figures used as inputs for the 2021-2022 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) eligibility calculator did not agree to the District?s budgeted 2021-2022 special education expenditures, and therefore we were unable to substantiate the 2021-2022 eligibility calculator filed with the state. It is noted, that subsequent to our finding, the District updated the MOE calculator and it was determined that the District was in compliance with the maintenance of effort requirements for the 2021-22 MOE eligibility calculator. Cause: The District did not have internal controls in place to have the MOE calculator reviewed and approved by a responsible administrator prior to submission. Effect: The District?s maintenance of effort calculator was submitted to the State with incorrect and/or incomplete information, which may affect future compliance with the requirements. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system of internal control to have the maintenance of effort calculator reviewed and approved with all supporting documentation by a responsible administrator prior to submitting it to the State. We also recommend the District officials contact the State to verify procedures to file a revised MOE calculation, if considered necessary. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
FINDING # 2022-001 U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B); CFDA No. 84.027; Project #0032-22-0942; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool); CFDA No. 84.173; Project #0033-22-0942; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Criteria: According to 34 CFR Section 300.203, and the OMB Compliance Supplement, IDEA Part B funds received by a school district cannot be used, except under certain limited circumstances, to reduce the level of expenditures for the education of children with disabilities made by the school district from local funds, or a combination of state and local funds, below the level of those expenditures for the preceding fiscal year. To meet this requirement, school districts must meet (1) the eligibility standard using budgeted amounts and (2) the compliance standard using prior year?s expenditures. Condition: During our audit we noted certain figures used as inputs for the 2021-2022 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) eligibility calculator did not agree to the District?s budgeted 2021-2022 special education expenditures, and therefore we were unable to substantiate the 2021-2022 eligibility calculator filed with the state. It is noted, that subsequent to our finding, the District updated the MOE calculator and it was determined that the District was in compliance with the maintenance of effort requirements for the 2021-22 MOE eligibility calculator. Cause: The District did not have internal controls in place to have the MOE calculator reviewed and approved by a responsible administrator prior to submission. Effect: The District?s maintenance of effort calculator was submitted to the State with incorrect and/or incomplete information, which may affect future compliance with the requirements. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system of internal control to have the maintenance of effort calculator reviewed and approved with all supporting documentation by a responsible administrator prior to submitting it to the State. We also recommend the District officials contact the State to verify procedures to file a revised MOE calculation, if considered necessary. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.