Audit 45298

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.18M
Findings
2
Programs
11
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-05

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
45560 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
622002 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $446,577 Yes 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $81,639 - 0
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $44,274 - 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $42,421 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $16,544 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $16,172 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $8,671 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $7,851 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $3,015 - 0
10.574 Team Nutrition Grants $1,079 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $418 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
YZZKDUGGN2J3 Beth Richardson Auditee
5176891703 Joe Verlin Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School's financial statements. 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable and have been identified in the Schedule.Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met.The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both the actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue,and accounts payable items at both the beginning and the end of the fiscal year have been reported.Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the grant financial reports. The amounts on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate to recover indirect costs as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of North Adams-Jerome Public Schools (the School) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the School, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the School.
Title: Note 3 - Noncash Assistance Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School's financial statements. 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable and have been identified in the Schedule.Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met.The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both the actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue,and accounts payable items at both the beginning and the end of the fiscal year have been reported.Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the grant financial reports. The amounts on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate to recover indirect costs as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The value of the noncash assistance received was determined in accordance with the provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The grantee received no noncash assistance during the year ended June 30, 2022 that is not included on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
Title: Note 4 - Reconciliation to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the School's financial statements. 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable and have been identified in the Schedule.Cash received is recorded on the cash basis; expenditures are recorded on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when the qualifying expenditures have been included and all grant requirements have been met.The Schedule has been arranged to provide information on both the actual cash received and the revenue recognized. Accordingly, the effects of accruals of accounts receivable, unearned revenue,and accounts payable items at both the beginning and the end of the fiscal year have been reported.Expenditures are in agreement with amounts reported in the financial statements and the grant financial reports. The amounts on the Grant Auditor Report reconcile with this Schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The School has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate to recover indirect costs as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The federal revenues reported in the fund financial statements of $1,184,165, which is equal to the federal expenditures reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal aw

Finding Details

2022-001 ? Questioned Costs ? Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant Finding Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: The District is responsible for ensuring that grant funds are used on allowable expenditures and take into account the needs of the School. Condition/Finding: During our audit we were informed of and then observed that the School purchased 140 Chrome books for remote learning through the Emergency Connectivity Fund grant. However, there were only 13 remote learning students during FY 2022. Cause: This condition is the result of management obtaining grant funding and procuring equipment without an accurate assessment of the specific equipment needs of the School. Effect: As a result, the School has requested reimbursement for 140 Chrome books, of which only 13 were utilized during FY 2022. The total cost of the Chrome books was $44,274, or $316 per Chrome book. The questioned amount is $40,163. As of the date of this report, final action has not been taken to either allow or disallow the grant reimbursement. Recommendation: We recommend that the District establish procedures to ensure that grant funds being utilized are used on allowable expenditures and align with the Schools needs. View of Responsible Officials (Corrective Action): See corrective action plan.
2022-001 ? Questioned Costs ? Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant Finding Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: The District is responsible for ensuring that grant funds are used on allowable expenditures and take into account the needs of the School. Condition/Finding: During our audit we were informed of and then observed that the School purchased 140 Chrome books for remote learning through the Emergency Connectivity Fund grant. However, there were only 13 remote learning students during FY 2022. Cause: This condition is the result of management obtaining grant funding and procuring equipment without an accurate assessment of the specific equipment needs of the School. Effect: As a result, the School has requested reimbursement for 140 Chrome books, of which only 13 were utilized during FY 2022. The total cost of the Chrome books was $44,274, or $316 per Chrome book. The questioned amount is $40,163. As of the date of this report, final action has not been taken to either allow or disallow the grant reimbursement. Recommendation: We recommend that the District establish procedures to ensure that grant funds being utilized are used on allowable expenditures and align with the Schools needs. View of Responsible Officials (Corrective Action): See corrective action plan.