Audit 41494

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.43M
Findings
4
Programs
13
Organization: School District of Random Lake (WI)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-12-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
46076 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
46077 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
622518 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
622519 2022-003 Material Weakness - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
GZPCEMJ92E35 Patti Degnitz Auditee
9204473065 Bryan Grunewald Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at yearend consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards for the Random Lake School District are 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) and the State Single Audit Guidelines issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards include all federal and state awards of the District. Because the schedules present only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District.
Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL AGE PARENTS PROGRAM Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at yearend consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The 2021 - 2022 eligible costs under the State Special Education Program as reported by the District are $1,091,268. Compiled information required by compliance requirement 1-1 of the Special Education Audit Program was reported to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Title: FOOD DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at yearend consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: OVERSIGNT AGENCIES Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at yearend consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The federal and state oversight agencies for the District are as follows: Federal U.S. Department of Education State Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Finding Details

2022 ? 003 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not include provisions of the contract to comply with the Department of Labor regulations and certified payrolls were not obtained. Questioned costs: $4,008 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, we did not identify the appropriate language in the contract nor were certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District was not aware of the wage rate requirements. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District establish procedures and controls relating to wage rate requirements. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not include provisions of the contract to comply with the Department of Labor regulations and certified payrolls were not obtained. Questioned costs: $4,008 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, we did not identify the appropriate language in the contract nor were certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District was not aware of the wage rate requirements. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District establish procedures and controls relating to wage rate requirements. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not include provisions of the contract to comply with the Department of Labor regulations and certified payrolls were not obtained. Questioned costs: $4,008 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, we did not identify the appropriate language in the contract nor were certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District was not aware of the wage rate requirements. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District establish procedures and controls relating to wage rate requirements. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 003 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: United State Department of Education Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Numbers: 2022-594641-DPI-ESSERFII-163 Award Period: 03/13/2020 ? 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance Criteria: The District is required to include in their construction contracts a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: The District did not include provisions of the contract to comply with the Department of Labor regulations and certified payrolls were not obtained. Questioned costs: $4,008 Context: In our sample of one out of one contractor relationship, we did not identify the appropriate language in the contract nor were certified payrolls submitted during the year. Cause: The District was not aware of the wage rate requirements. Effect: Laborers may be paid a wage that is less than those established for the locality of the project by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: We recommend the District establish procedures and controls relating to wage rate requirements. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.