Audit 45542

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$2.33M
Findings
18
Programs
12
Organization: Eau Claire Public Schools (MI)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-03

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
50611 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
50612 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
50613 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
50614 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
50615 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
50616 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
50617 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
50618 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
50619 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627053 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627054 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627055 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627056 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627057 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627058 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627059 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627060 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
627061 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $344,886 Yes 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $247,889 - 0
84.011 Migrant Education_state Grant Program $243,771 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $128,059 - 0
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $50,510 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $48,813 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $42,365 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $33,585 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $16,662 Yes 1
84.358 Rural Education $11,400 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $9,378 Yes 1
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $614 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
CA4HQCHPSCH6 Brian Brown Auditee
2694616947 Patrick Sage Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includesthe federal grant activity of Eau Claire Public Schools (the District) under programs ofthe federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in thisSchedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code ofFederal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance). Because theSchedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is notintended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cashflows of the District.The District qualifies for high-risk auditee status. Management has utilized the NexSys,Cash Management System and the Grant Auditor Report in preparing the Schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.
2022-002: Significant Deficiency in internal controls ? Annual Self-Monitoring Reviews Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name ? 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, 10.559, and 10.582 Child Nutrition Cluster, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Criteria: Every school year (as defined in 7 CFR 210.2, July 1 to June 30), each SFA with more than one school must perform no less than one on-site review of the meal counting and claiming system and the readily observable general areas of review identified under 7 CFR 210.18(h) in each school operating the NSLP and 50% of schools operating the SBP administered by the SFA. The reviews must be conducted by the district in each building each year prior to February 1. The review form must be completed and retained on file within the district. Annually, an MDE Food Service Administrative Policy is issued regarding the requirements. Please note: This only applies to districts with more than one building, per NSLP Regulations 7 CFR 210.8(a) (1). Condition: The District was unable to locate and provide documentation of the Annual Self- Monitoring Reviews that were likely performed during the period under audit. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause and Effect: The District was in the process of moving staff offices and unintentionally misplaced the files. Recommendation: The District should continue to practice sound file retention policies, including electronic storage of files, for access in the future.