Audit 40164

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$4.91M
Findings
24
Programs
12
Organization: Regional School Unit No. 1 (ME)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-06-05

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
45726 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
45727 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
45728 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
45729 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
45730 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
45731 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
45732 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
45733 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
45734 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
45735 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
45736 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
45737 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
622168 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
622169 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
622170 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
622171 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
622172 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
622173 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
622174 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
622175 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
622176 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
622177 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B
622178 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
622179 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - B

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
Y1J9BLK24NH1 Debra Clark Auditee
2074436601 Kim Wall Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis ofaccounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principlescontained in the Uniform Guidance and/or OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles forState, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expendituresare not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Regional School Unit No. 1 has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimisindirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts or review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that both contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and the client didn?t review weekly certified payrolls from contractors. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.
2022-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit does not have a consistent, documented method over invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are being charged to the program. Cause: The Unit has not adopted a policy documenting consistent internal controls for invoice and/or purchase order approval to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Effect: The Unit is at an increased risk for unallowable cost to be charged to the program. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population for the test consisted of transactions of over 250 expenditures. 63 samples were selected using the haphazard method. Of the 63 samples, 17 did not have consistent, documented approval of invoices and/or purchase orders to ensure that only allowable costs were being charged to the program. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit develop and implement policies and procedures for a consistent, documented approval process to ensure that only allowable costs are charged to the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit 01.