Audit 44977

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.89M
Findings
2
Programs
12
Organization: Negaunee Public Schools (MI)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-09

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
50604 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
627046 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
G1GVE63LH721 Geoff Lasich Auditee
9064754156 Michael Grentz, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Oversight Agency Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts, if any, represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Department of Education is the current year's oversight agency for the single audit as determined by the agency providing the largest share of the School District's federal financial assistance.
Title: Final Cost Report - Form DS4044 Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts, if any, represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The School District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The final cost reports are not due until 60 days after the end of the rant period. The reports for the current year were not completed as of the date of our report. However, we reviewed the reports filed for the prior year grants and noted that they agreed with either the prior year audited figures of the prior and current year audit figures combined.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund Program Assistance Listing: 84.425U Pass-through Agency: Michigan Department of Education Grant Number(s): 213713 Project 2122 Criteria: Wage Rate Requirements states that for construction contracts in excess of $2,000 non-federal entities notify contractors and subcontractors about the Department of Labor prevailing wage rate requirements. Additionally, non-federal entities are required to obtain copies of certified payrolls for contractors and/or subcontractors. Cause: The window replacement project at the Middle School was originally bid with the intention of using bond funds to pay for all costs. Use of Education Stabilization Funds was made after the construction contract was executed. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements. Perspective: Although the prevailing wage clause was not included in the construction contract, the contractor hired is a union contractor and does pay at or above the required wage rates set by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: Prior to using federal dollars to fund any project, all the applicable compliance requirements should be reviewed to ensure the School District remains in compliance with federal standards related to the grant. Management Response: See separate Corrective Action Plan.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund Program Assistance Listing: 84.425U Pass-through Agency: Michigan Department of Education Grant Number(s): 213713 Project 2122 Criteria: Wage Rate Requirements states that for construction contracts in excess of $2,000 non-federal entities notify contractors and subcontractors about the Department of Labor prevailing wage rate requirements. Additionally, non-federal entities are required to obtain copies of certified payrolls for contractors and/or subcontractors. Cause: The window replacement project at the Middle School was originally bid with the intention of using bond funds to pay for all costs. Use of Education Stabilization Funds was made after the construction contract was executed. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements. Perspective: Although the prevailing wage clause was not included in the construction contract, the contractor hired is a union contractor and does pay at or above the required wage rates set by the Department of Labor. Recommendation: Prior to using federal dollars to fund any project, all the applicable compliance requirements should be reviewed to ensure the School District remains in compliance with federal standards related to the grant. Management Response: See separate Corrective Action Plan.