Audit 49382

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.41M
Findings
6
Programs
4
Organization: Lake Region Special Education (ND)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-09
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
60920 2022-004 Material Weakness - I
60921 2022-004 Material Weakness - I
60922 2022-004 Material Weakness - I
637362 2022-004 Material Weakness - I
637363 2022-004 Material Weakness - I
637364 2022-004 Material Weakness - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $80,269 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $57,073 Yes 1
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $40,055 Yes 1
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $9,275 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
F8K4B5NYBH23 Lisa Craddock Auditee
7016627690 Derek Flanagan Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are recognized on the modified accrual basis.When applicable, such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the UniformGuidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Nofederal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity of the District under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, UniformAdministrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, or changes in net position or fund balance of the District.

Finding Details

Department of Education, Passed through North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 84.027/84.173 Special Education Cluster Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment it was identified that the District did not have a written policy on procurement that satisfied the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increase the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Context/Sampling ? Overall procurement policy. Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? No Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Department of Education, Passed through North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 84.027/84.173 Special Education Cluster Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment it was identified that the District did not have a written policy on procurement that satisfied the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increase the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Context/Sampling ? Overall procurement policy. Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? No Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Department of Education, Passed through North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 84.027/84.173 Special Education Cluster Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment it was identified that the District did not have a written policy on procurement that satisfied the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increase the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Context/Sampling ? Overall procurement policy. Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? No Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Department of Education, Passed through North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 84.027/84.173 Special Education Cluster Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment it was identified that the District did not have a written policy on procurement that satisfied the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increase the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Context/Sampling ? Overall procurement policy. Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? No Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Department of Education, Passed through North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 84.027/84.173 Special Education Cluster Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment it was identified that the District did not have a written policy on procurement that satisfied the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increase the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Context/Sampling ? Overall procurement policy. Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? No Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Department of Education, Passed through North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 84.027/84.173 Special Education Cluster Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment it was identified that the District did not have a written policy on procurement that satisfied the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increase the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Context/Sampling ? Overall procurement policy. Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? No Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.