Audit 42738

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$12.77M
Findings
6
Programs
13
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-01-09

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
50211 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - P
50212 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - P
50213 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - P
626653 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - P
626654 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - P
626655 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
LWB3K71MK3N5 Adam Hotaling Auditee
5183285005 Douglas E. Zimmerman, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Scope of Audit Pursuant to the Uniform Guidance Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of federal award programs administered by the Enlarged City School District of Troy, New York (the District), which is described in note 1 to the Districts accompanying financial statements, using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Federal awards that are included in the schedule may be received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. The information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements.Matching costs (the Districts share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federal financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reports are prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the Districts financial reporting system. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Districts indirect cost rate is established by New York State. The District is an independent municipal corporation. All federal grant operations of the District are included in the scope of the single audit.
Title: Food Donation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of federal award programs administered by the Enlarged City School District of Troy, New York (the District), which is described in note 1 to the Districts accompanying financial statements, using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Federal awards that are included in the schedule may be received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. The information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements.Matching costs (the Districts share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federal financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reports are prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the Districts financial reporting system. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Districts indirect cost rate is established by New York State. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the Schedule at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed. For the year ended June 30, 2022, the District received food commodities totaling $1,733,463.
Title: Relationship to Basic Financial Statements Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of federal award programs administered by the Enlarged City School District of Troy, New York (the District), which is described in note 1 to the Districts accompanying financial statements, using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Federal awards that are included in the schedule may be received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. The information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements.Matching costs (the Districts share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federal financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reports are prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled with the Districts financial reporting system. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Districts indirect cost rate is established by New York State. Federal awards revenue is reported in the Districts financial statements as follows:Federal aid per financial statements $ 13,062,198Less federal Medicaid and other federal receipts (296,044)Total federal assistance $ 12,766,154

Finding Details

Reference: 2022-003 Criteria - The District?s records must be kept in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - During our audit we proposed several adjustments to properly state the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Cause - Unknown Effect - The schedule of expenditures of federal awards was materially misstated. Recommendation - We recommend that management assess the current administrative burden of the accounting staff and determine where additional assistance would be most beneficial. Management?s Response - Management will consider the need for additional assistance with the administrative accounting functions and hire personnel as deemed necessary. Also, management will more aggressively monitor year-end cutoffs for potential payables.
Reference: 2022-003 Criteria - The District?s records must be kept in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - During our audit we proposed several adjustments to properly state the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Cause - Unknown Effect - The schedule of expenditures of federal awards was materially misstated. Recommendation - We recommend that management assess the current administrative burden of the accounting staff and determine where additional assistance would be most beneficial. Management?s Response - Management will consider the need for additional assistance with the administrative accounting functions and hire personnel as deemed necessary. Also, management will more aggressively monitor year-end cutoffs for potential payables.
Reference: 2022-003 Criteria - The District?s records must be kept in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - During our audit we proposed several adjustments to properly state the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Cause - Unknown Effect - The schedule of expenditures of federal awards was materially misstated. Recommendation - We recommend that management assess the current administrative burden of the accounting staff and determine where additional assistance would be most beneficial. Management?s Response - Management will consider the need for additional assistance with the administrative accounting functions and hire personnel as deemed necessary. Also, management will more aggressively monitor year-end cutoffs for potential payables.
Reference: 2022-003 Criteria - The District?s records must be kept in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - During our audit we proposed several adjustments to properly state the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Cause - Unknown Effect - The schedule of expenditures of federal awards was materially misstated. Recommendation - We recommend that management assess the current administrative burden of the accounting staff and determine where additional assistance would be most beneficial. Management?s Response - Management will consider the need for additional assistance with the administrative accounting functions and hire personnel as deemed necessary. Also, management will more aggressively monitor year-end cutoffs for potential payables.
Reference: 2022-003 Criteria - The District?s records must be kept in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - During our audit we proposed several adjustments to properly state the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Cause - Unknown Effect - The schedule of expenditures of federal awards was materially misstated. Recommendation - We recommend that management assess the current administrative burden of the accounting staff and determine where additional assistance would be most beneficial. Management?s Response - Management will consider the need for additional assistance with the administrative accounting functions and hire personnel as deemed necessary. Also, management will more aggressively monitor year-end cutoffs for potential payables.
Reference: 2022-003 Criteria - The District?s records must be kept in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - During our audit we proposed several adjustments to properly state the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Cause - Unknown Effect - The schedule of expenditures of federal awards was materially misstated. Recommendation - We recommend that management assess the current administrative burden of the accounting staff and determine where additional assistance would be most beneficial. Management?s Response - Management will consider the need for additional assistance with the administrative accounting functions and hire personnel as deemed necessary. Also, management will more aggressively monitor year-end cutoffs for potential payables.