Audit 44498

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.13M
Findings
4
Programs
10
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-01-22
Auditor: Scheffel Boyle

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
47677 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes L
47678 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes L
624119 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes L
624120 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
EC7LJELYNDH3 Deb Wuebben Auditee
6182711014 Dale Holtmann Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Brooklyn Unit School District No. 188 and is presented on the regulatory basis of accounting as prescribed by ISBE. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The District does not have any funding passed through to subrecipients for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Title: NON-CASH ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Brooklyn Unit School District No. 188 and is presented on the regulatory basis of accounting as prescribed by ISBE. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The following amount was expended in the form of non-cash assistance by Brooklyn Unit School District No. 188 and should be included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards: Non-Cash Commodities $5,753
Title: OTHER INFORMATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Brooklyn Unit School District No. 188 and is presented on the regulatory basis of accounting as prescribed by ISBE. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The District did not use federal funds to purchase insurance during the year ended June 30, 2022. The District also does not have any loans or loan guarantees outstanding at June 30, 2022. The District does not have federal matching expenditure requirements.

Finding Details

Criteria: Reporting. All quarterly expenditure reports must be filed with the Illinois State Board of Education no later than 20 days after the end of the quarter. Condition: We noted that 7 out of 11 quarterly expenditure reports were not filed in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: NONE. Context: Q1, Q2, and Q3 reports for three out of the four programs were submitted between 12 and 41 days after the 20-day deadline. Effect: This was an oversight by management personnel in the District. Cause: The District did not employ proper oversight to ensure that the quarterly expenditure reports were filed timely. Recommendation: We recommend that steps are taken, including oversight by a second employee, to ensure that all quarterly expenditure reports are filed by the due dates. Management's Response: Management will take the necessary steps to file all quarterly expenditure reports on time in the future.
Criteria: Reporting. All quarterly expenditure reports must be filed with the Illinois State Board of Education no later than 20 days after the end of the quarter. Condition: We noted that 7 out of 11 quarterly expenditure reports were not filed in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: NONE. Context: Q1, Q2, and Q3 reports for three out of the four programs were submitted between 12 and 41 days after the 20-day deadline. Effect: This was an oversight by management personnel in the District. Cause: The District did not employ proper oversight to ensure that the quarterly expenditure reports were filed timely. Recommendation: We recommend that steps are taken, including oversight by a second employee, to ensure that all quarterly expenditure reports are filed by the due dates. Management's Response: Management will take the necessary steps to file all quarterly expenditure reports on time in the future.
Criteria: Reporting. All quarterly expenditure reports must be filed with the Illinois State Board of Education no later than 20 days after the end of the quarter. Condition: We noted that 7 out of 11 quarterly expenditure reports were not filed in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: NONE. Context: Q1, Q2, and Q3 reports for three out of the four programs were submitted between 12 and 41 days after the 20-day deadline. Effect: This was an oversight by management personnel in the District. Cause: The District did not employ proper oversight to ensure that the quarterly expenditure reports were filed timely. Recommendation: We recommend that steps are taken, including oversight by a second employee, to ensure that all quarterly expenditure reports are filed by the due dates. Management's Response: Management will take the necessary steps to file all quarterly expenditure reports on time in the future.
Criteria: Reporting. All quarterly expenditure reports must be filed with the Illinois State Board of Education no later than 20 days after the end of the quarter. Condition: We noted that 7 out of 11 quarterly expenditure reports were not filed in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: NONE. Context: Q1, Q2, and Q3 reports for three out of the four programs were submitted between 12 and 41 days after the 20-day deadline. Effect: This was an oversight by management personnel in the District. Cause: The District did not employ proper oversight to ensure that the quarterly expenditure reports were filed timely. Recommendation: We recommend that steps are taken, including oversight by a second employee, to ensure that all quarterly expenditure reports are filed by the due dates. Management's Response: Management will take the necessary steps to file all quarterly expenditure reports on time in the future.