U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Special Education - Grants to States (IDEA, Part B); ALN 84.027; Project #0032-22-0877; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Special Education - Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool); ALN 84.173; Project #0033-22-0877; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Level of Effort Criteria: According to 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 and (2) the compliance standard. Condition: While the District did meet the necessary requirements for the compliance standards based on the amounts reported within the calculator, the District did not maintain supporting documentation for the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance for actual amounts for the 2020/2021 fiscal year and thus, the District was unable to substantiate various amounts reported within the calculator. Cause: Due to turnover of multiple positions at the District, the District did not maintain the supporting documentation used to substantiate the amounts reported in the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. Effect: The District did not maintain the supporting documentation used to substantiate the amounts reported in the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system of internal controls to maintain support for the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Special Education - Grants to States (IDEA, Part B); ALN 84.027; Project #0032-22-0877; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Special Education - Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool); ALN 84.173; Project #0033-22-0877; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Level of Effort Criteria: According to 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 and (2) the compliance standard. Condition: While the District did meet the necessary requirements for the compliance standards based on the amounts reported within the calculator, the District did not maintain supporting documentation for the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance for actual amounts for the 2020/2021 fiscal year and thus, the District was unable to substantiate various amounts reported within the calculator. Cause: Due to turnover of multiple positions at the District, the District did not maintain the supporting documentation used to substantiate the amounts reported in the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. Effect: The District did not maintain the supporting documentation used to substantiate the amounts reported in the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system of internal controls to maintain support for the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
Education Stabilization Fund COVID-19 ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; ALN 84.425D; Project #5891-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? Governor?s Emergency Education Relief Fund; ALN 84.425C; Project #5896-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); ALN 84.425U; Project #?s 5880-21-2955, 5884-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Criteria: According to 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1), detailed property records must be maintained for equipment acquired under a federal grant award. Records should include a description of the property, a serial number or identification number, the source of funding (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and ultimate disposition data. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District?s fixed asset records were incomplete relating to five assets acquired with federal grant funding that did not appear in the fixed asset records. Cause: Several equipment items purchased with federal funds were not appropriately captured as fixed asset additions and thus, were not included within the District?s fixed asset records. Effect: The District?s fixed asset records are incomplete and thus, fixed assets purchased with federal funds may not be properly safeguarded and the District may not be in compliance with the aforementioned federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District update their fixed asset records to include required information for assets purchased with federal awards and that a system of communication and a review process be implemented to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed asset records. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
Education Stabilization Fund COVID-19 ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; ALN 84.425D; Project #5891-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? Governor?s Emergency Education Relief Fund; ALN 84.425C; Project #5896-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); ALN 84.425U; Project #?s 5880-21-2955, 5884-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Criteria: According to 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1), detailed property records must be maintained for equipment acquired under a federal grant award. Records should include a description of the property, a serial number or identification number, the source of funding (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and ultimate disposition data. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District?s fixed asset records were incomplete relating to five assets acquired with federal grant funding that did not appear in the fixed asset records. Cause: Several equipment items purchased with federal funds were not appropriately captured as fixed asset additions and thus, were not included within the District?s fixed asset records. Effect: The District?s fixed asset records are incomplete and thus, fixed assets purchased with federal funds may not be properly safeguarded and the District may not be in compliance with the aforementioned federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District update their fixed asset records to include required information for assets purchased with federal awards and that a system of communication and a review process be implemented to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed asset records. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
Education Stabilization Fund COVID-19 ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; ALN 84.425D; Project #5891-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? Governor?s Emergency Education Relief Fund; ALN 84.425C; Project #5896-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); ALN 84.425U; Project #?s 5880-21-2955, 5884-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Criteria: According to 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1), detailed property records must be maintained for equipment acquired under a federal grant award. Records should include a description of the property, a serial number or identification number, the source of funding (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and ultimate disposition data. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District?s fixed asset records were incomplete relating to five assets acquired with federal grant funding that did not appear in the fixed asset records. Cause: Several equipment items purchased with federal funds were not appropriately captured as fixed asset additions and thus, were not included within the District?s fixed asset records. Effect: The District?s fixed asset records are incomplete and thus, fixed assets purchased with federal funds may not be properly safeguarded and the District may not be in compliance with the aforementioned federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District update their fixed asset records to include required information for assets purchased with federal awards and that a system of communication and a review process be implemented to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed asset records. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
Education Stabilization Fund COVID-19 ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; ALN 84.425D; Project #5891-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? Governor?s Emergency Education Relief Fund; ALN 84.425C; Project #5896-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); ALN 84.425U; Project #?s 5880-21-2955, 5884-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Criteria: According to 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1), detailed property records must be maintained for equipment acquired under a federal grant award. Records should include a description of the property, a serial number or identification number, the source of funding (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and ultimate disposition data. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District?s fixed asset records were incomplete relating to five assets acquired with federal grant funding that did not appear in the fixed asset records. Cause: Several equipment items purchased with federal funds were not appropriately captured as fixed asset additions and thus, were not included within the District?s fixed asset records. Effect: The District?s fixed asset records are incomplete and thus, fixed assets purchased with federal funds may not be properly safeguarded and the District may not be in compliance with the aforementioned federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District update their fixed asset records to include required information for assets purchased with federal awards and that a system of communication and a review process be implemented to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed asset records. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Special Education - Grants to States (IDEA, Part B); ALN 84.027; Project #0032-22-0877; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Special Education - Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool); ALN 84.173; Project #0033-22-0877; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Level of Effort Criteria: According to 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 and (2) the compliance standard. Condition: While the District did meet the necessary requirements for the compliance standards based on the amounts reported within the calculator, the District did not maintain supporting documentation for the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance for actual amounts for the 2020/2021 fiscal year and thus, the District was unable to substantiate various amounts reported within the calculator. Cause: Due to turnover of multiple positions at the District, the District did not maintain the supporting documentation used to substantiate the amounts reported in the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. Effect: The District did not maintain the supporting documentation used to substantiate the amounts reported in the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system of internal controls to maintain support for the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Special Education - Grants to States (IDEA, Part B); ALN 84.027; Project #0032-22-0877; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Special Education - Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool); ALN 84.173; Project #0033-22-0877; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Level of Effort Criteria: According to 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 and (2) the compliance standard. Condition: While the District did meet the necessary requirements for the compliance standards based on the amounts reported within the calculator, the District did not maintain supporting documentation for the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance for actual amounts for the 2020/2021 fiscal year and thus, the District was unable to substantiate various amounts reported within the calculator. Cause: Due to turnover of multiple positions at the District, the District did not maintain the supporting documentation used to substantiate the amounts reported in the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. Effect: The District did not maintain the supporting documentation used to substantiate the amounts reported in the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system of internal controls to maintain support for the maintenance of effort calculator for compliance. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
U.S. Department of Education ? Passed-through the NYS Education Department Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.010; Project #?s 0021-22-2955, 0011-21-2210, 0011-22-2210, 0011-21-7200, 0011-22-7200, 0011-21-2710, 0011-22-2710; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions- High School Graduation Rate Criteria: According to the OMB Compliance Supplement, the District is required to report graduation rate data using the four-year adjusted cohort rate, or one or more extended-year adjusted cohort rates. To remove a student from the cohort, the District is required to confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Condition: The District did not maintain supporting documentation for six out of forty student exits tested during the 2021/2022 school year. Cause: The District did not take timely action to obtain and maintain support for the removal of students from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. Effect: The District is not in compliance with the high school graduation rate compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop a system to maintain the appropriate documentation to support the removal of a student from the regulatory adjusted cohort when reporting graduation rate data. District?s Response:The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
Education Stabilization Fund COVID-19 ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; ALN 84.425D; Project #5891-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? Governor?s Emergency Education Relief Fund; ALN 84.425C; Project #5896-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); ALN 84.425U; Project #?s 5880-21-2955, 5884-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Criteria: According to 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1), detailed property records must be maintained for equipment acquired under a federal grant award. Records should include a description of the property, a serial number or identification number, the source of funding (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and ultimate disposition data. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District?s fixed asset records were incomplete relating to five assets acquired with federal grant funding that did not appear in the fixed asset records. Cause: Several equipment items purchased with federal funds were not appropriately captured as fixed asset additions and thus, were not included within the District?s fixed asset records. Effect: The District?s fixed asset records are incomplete and thus, fixed assets purchased with federal funds may not be properly safeguarded and the District may not be in compliance with the aforementioned federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District update their fixed asset records to include required information for assets purchased with federal awards and that a system of communication and a review process be implemented to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed asset records. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
Education Stabilization Fund COVID-19 ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; ALN 84.425D; Project #5891-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? Governor?s Emergency Education Relief Fund; ALN 84.425C; Project #5896-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); ALN 84.425U; Project #?s 5880-21-2955, 5884-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Criteria: According to 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1), detailed property records must be maintained for equipment acquired under a federal grant award. Records should include a description of the property, a serial number or identification number, the source of funding (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and ultimate disposition data. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District?s fixed asset records were incomplete relating to five assets acquired with federal grant funding that did not appear in the fixed asset records. Cause: Several equipment items purchased with federal funds were not appropriately captured as fixed asset additions and thus, were not included within the District?s fixed asset records. Effect: The District?s fixed asset records are incomplete and thus, fixed assets purchased with federal funds may not be properly safeguarded and the District may not be in compliance with the aforementioned federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District update their fixed asset records to include required information for assets purchased with federal awards and that a system of communication and a review process be implemented to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed asset records. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
Education Stabilization Fund COVID-19 ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; ALN 84.425D; Project #5891-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? Governor?s Emergency Education Relief Fund; ALN 84.425C; Project #5896-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); ALN 84.425U; Project #?s 5880-21-2955, 5884-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Criteria: According to 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1), detailed property records must be maintained for equipment acquired under a federal grant award. Records should include a description of the property, a serial number or identification number, the source of funding (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and ultimate disposition data. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District?s fixed asset records were incomplete relating to five assets acquired with federal grant funding that did not appear in the fixed asset records. Cause: Several equipment items purchased with federal funds were not appropriately captured as fixed asset additions and thus, were not included within the District?s fixed asset records. Effect: The District?s fixed asset records are incomplete and thus, fixed assets purchased with federal funds may not be properly safeguarded and the District may not be in compliance with the aforementioned federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District update their fixed asset records to include required information for assets purchased with federal awards and that a system of communication and a review process be implemented to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed asset records. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.
Education Stabilization Fund COVID-19 ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; ALN 84.425D; Project #5891-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? Governor?s Emergency Education Relief Fund; ALN 84.425C; Project #5896-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 COVID-19 ? American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); ALN 84.425U; Project #?s 5880-21-2955, 5884-21-2955; Grant Period ? Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Criteria: According to 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1), detailed property records must be maintained for equipment acquired under a federal grant award. Records should include a description of the property, a serial number or identification number, the source of funding (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and ultimate disposition data. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District?s fixed asset records were incomplete relating to five assets acquired with federal grant funding that did not appear in the fixed asset records. Cause: Several equipment items purchased with federal funds were not appropriately captured as fixed asset additions and thus, were not included within the District?s fixed asset records. Effect: The District?s fixed asset records are incomplete and thus, fixed assets purchased with federal funds may not be properly safeguarded and the District may not be in compliance with the aforementioned federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District update their fixed asset records to include required information for assets purchased with federal awards and that a system of communication and a review process be implemented to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed asset records. District?s Response: The District?s response is included in their corrective plan.