Audit 38595

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$16.13M
Findings
14
Programs
12
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-14

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
42088 2022-002 Material Weakness - ABI
42089 2022-002 Material Weakness - ABI
42090 2022-002 Material Weakness - ABI
42091 2022-003 Material Weakness - ABI
42092 2022-003 Material Weakness - ABI
42093 2022-003 Material Weakness - ABI
42094 2022-003 Material Weakness - ABI
618530 2022-002 Material Weakness - ABI
618531 2022-002 Material Weakness - ABI
618532 2022-002 Material Weakness - ABI
618533 2022-003 Material Weakness - ABI
618534 2022-003 Material Weakness - ABI
618535 2022-003 Material Weakness - ABI
618536 2022-003 Material Weakness - ABI

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $4.30M - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $3.70M - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $672,973 Yes 1
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $477,785 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $278,518 - 0
32.U00 E-Rate $143,100 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $122,825 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $103,674 Yes 1
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $72,038 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $9,597 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $8,272 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $3,368 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
MKYCL7X3TQE7 Waukesah Townsend Auditee
6623347010 Joel B. Cunningham III Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards(1)Basis of PresentationThe accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Greenville Public School District under programs of the federal government for the 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 Greenville Public School District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Greenville Public School District.(2)Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesExpenditures 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. (3)Indirect Cost RateThe Greenville Public School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.(4)Noncash AwardsDonated commodities of $299,520 are included in the COVID-19 National School Lunch Program. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Material Weakness/Material Non-Compliance Finding 2022-002: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I, II & ARP (ESSER) Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D & 84.425U Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 20 invoices, we noted 10 instances where the district approved purchased orders for various equipment, supplies and services The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the ESSER grants. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Material Weakness/Material Non-Compliance Finding 2022-002: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I, II & ARP (ESSER) Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D & 84.425U Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 20 invoices, we noted 10 instances where the district approved purchased orders for various equipment, supplies and services The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the ESSER grants. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Material Weakness/Material Non-Compliance Finding 2022-002: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I, II & ARP (ESSER) Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D & 84.425U Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 20 invoices, we noted 10 instances where the district approved purchased orders for various equipment, supplies and services The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the ESSER grants. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Finding 2022-003: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Special Education Cluster Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.027x, 84.173 and 84.173x Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 15 invoices, we noted 9 instances where the district approved proposals for various services, software and site licenses. The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the Special Education Cluster. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Finding 2022-003: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Special Education Cluster Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.027x, 84.173 and 84.173x Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 15 invoices, we noted 9 instances where the district approved proposals for various services, software and site licenses. The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the Special Education Cluster. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Finding 2022-003: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Special Education Cluster Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.027x, 84.173 and 84.173x Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 15 invoices, we noted 9 instances where the district approved proposals for various services, software and site licenses. The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the Special Education Cluster. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Finding 2022-003: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Special Education Cluster Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.027x, 84.173 and 84.173x Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 15 invoices, we noted 9 instances where the district approved proposals for various services, software and site licenses. The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the Special Education Cluster. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Material Weakness/Material Non-Compliance Finding 2022-002: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I, II & ARP (ESSER) Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D & 84.425U Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 20 invoices, we noted 10 instances where the district approved purchased orders for various equipment, supplies and services The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the ESSER grants. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Material Weakness/Material Non-Compliance Finding 2022-002: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I, II & ARP (ESSER) Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D & 84.425U Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 20 invoices, we noted 10 instances where the district approved purchased orders for various equipment, supplies and services The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the ESSER grants. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Material Weakness/Material Non-Compliance Finding 2022-002: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I, II & ARP (ESSER) Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D & 84.425U Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 20 invoices, we noted 10 instances where the district approved purchased orders for various equipment, supplies and services The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the ESSER grants. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Finding 2022-003: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Special Education Cluster Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.027x, 84.173 and 84.173x Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 15 invoices, we noted 9 instances where the district approved proposals for various services, software and site licenses. The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the Special Education Cluster. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Finding 2022-003: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Special Education Cluster Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.027x, 84.173 and 84.173x Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 15 invoices, we noted 9 instances where the district approved proposals for various services, software and site licenses. The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the Special Education Cluster. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Finding 2022-003: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Special Education Cluster Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.027x, 84.173 and 84.173x Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 15 invoices, we noted 9 instances where the district approved proposals for various services, software and site licenses. The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the Special Education Cluster. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.
Finding 2022-003: Accounts payable testing and internal controls. U.S. Department of Education Passed-through Mississippi Department of Education Program Name: Special Education Cluster Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.027x, 84.173 and 84.173x Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Procurement CRITERIA: Recipients of federal funds must follow the same State requirements for procurement of goods and services that apply to non-federal funds. CONDITION: During our testing of 15 invoices, we noted 9 instances where the district approved proposals for various services, software and site licenses. The expenditures do appear to be for allowable costs and activities under the Special Education Cluster. However, the district was unable to provide evidence that a required second quote and or proposal was obtained. CONTEXT: The school district did not follow requirements related to procurement of goods and services. CAUSE: The cause is a result of not properly implementing a designed system of accounting and internal controls. EFFECT: Noncompliance with state and federal purchasing laws. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING: No. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: The school district should implement policies and procedures to ensure all applicable compliance requirements are being met. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: We will implement policies or procedures to establish an internal control system that will ensure strong financial accountability, including compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements.