Audit 49426

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$4.84M
Findings
8
Programs
13
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-01-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
44407 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
44408 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
44409 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
44410 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
620849 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
620850 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
620851 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
620852 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
JJCVW4NQSAT5 Dawn Foeller Auditee
9203371032 Leah Lasecki, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards for Unified School District of De Pere (the District) are presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and the State Single Audit Guidelines issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration.The schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards include all federal and state awards of the District. Because the schedules present only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the District
Title: Special Education and School Age Parents Program Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The 2021-2022 eligible costs under the State Special Education Program as reported by the District are $4,785,431. Compiled information required by compliance requirement 1-1 of the Special Education Audit Program was reported to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Title: Food Distribution Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: Oversight Agencies Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the Districts 2022 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and State Single Audit Guidelines, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the District in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded District expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior years ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The federal and state oversight agencies for the District are as follows: Federal - U.S. Department of Education and State - Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553/10.555/10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-051414-DPI-SB-546/2022-051414-DPI-NSL-547/2022-051414-DPI-SFSP-561 Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: A review of the monthly meal claims by someone other than the person who prepared the claim is considered to be an internal control intended to prevent, detect and correct a potential misstatement in the meals claimed. Condition: There was no review of the monthly food service claims by someone who did not prepare the claim. Questioned costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that there is no review over the monthly claims in order to provide reasonable assurance that the monthly claims are reported accurately and timely. Cause: Due to staff turnover in the current year, there were not two people involved in the monthly food service claim process, one person to prepare and one person to review. Effect: Without a review over the monthly claims, the District could report an inaccurate meal count in which federal funds are dispersed on. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District have someone that does not prepare the monthly claim review the monthly claim for accuracy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553/10.555/10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-051414-DPI-SB-546/2022-051414-DPI-NSL-547/2022-051414-DPI-SFSP-561 Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: A review of the monthly meal claims by someone other than the person who prepared the claim is considered to be an internal control intended to prevent, detect and correct a potential misstatement in the meals claimed. Condition: There was no review of the monthly food service claims by someone who did not prepare the claim. Questioned costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that there is no review over the monthly claims in order to provide reasonable assurance that the monthly claims are reported accurately and timely. Cause: Due to staff turnover in the current year, there were not two people involved in the monthly food service claim process, one person to prepare and one person to review. Effect: Without a review over the monthly claims, the District could report an inaccurate meal count in which federal funds are dispersed on. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District have someone that does not prepare the monthly claim review the monthly claim for accuracy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553/10.555/10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-051414-DPI-SB-546/2022-051414-DPI-NSL-547/2022-051414-DPI-SFSP-561 Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: A review of the monthly meal claims by someone other than the person who prepared the claim is considered to be an internal control intended to prevent, detect and correct a potential misstatement in the meals claimed. Condition: There was no review of the monthly food service claims by someone who did not prepare the claim. Questioned costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that there is no review over the monthly claims in order to provide reasonable assurance that the monthly claims are reported accurately and timely. Cause: Due to staff turnover in the current year, there were not two people involved in the monthly food service claim process, one person to prepare and one person to review. Effect: Without a review over the monthly claims, the District could report an inaccurate meal count in which federal funds are dispersed on. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District have someone that does not prepare the monthly claim review the monthly claim for accuracy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553/10.555/10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-051414-DPI-SB-546/2022-051414-DPI-NSL-547/2022-051414-DPI-SFSP-561 Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: A review of the monthly meal claims by someone other than the person who prepared the claim is considered to be an internal control intended to prevent, detect and correct a potential misstatement in the meals claimed. Condition: There was no review of the monthly food service claims by someone who did not prepare the claim. Questioned costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that there is no review over the monthly claims in order to provide reasonable assurance that the monthly claims are reported accurately and timely. Cause: Due to staff turnover in the current year, there were not two people involved in the monthly food service claim process, one person to prepare and one person to review. Effect: Without a review over the monthly claims, the District could report an inaccurate meal count in which federal funds are dispersed on. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District have someone that does not prepare the monthly claim review the monthly claim for accuracy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553/10.555/10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-051414-DPI-SB-546/2022-051414-DPI-NSL-547/2022-051414-DPI-SFSP-561 Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: A review of the monthly meal claims by someone other than the person who prepared the claim is considered to be an internal control intended to prevent, detect and correct a potential misstatement in the meals claimed. Condition: There was no review of the monthly food service claims by someone who did not prepare the claim. Questioned costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that there is no review over the monthly claims in order to provide reasonable assurance that the monthly claims are reported accurately and timely. Cause: Due to staff turnover in the current year, there were not two people involved in the monthly food service claim process, one person to prepare and one person to review. Effect: Without a review over the monthly claims, the District could report an inaccurate meal count in which federal funds are dispersed on. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District have someone that does not prepare the monthly claim review the monthly claim for accuracy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553/10.555/10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-051414-DPI-SB-546/2022-051414-DPI-NSL-547/2022-051414-DPI-SFSP-561 Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: A review of the monthly meal claims by someone other than the person who prepared the claim is considered to be an internal control intended to prevent, detect and correct a potential misstatement in the meals claimed. Condition: There was no review of the monthly food service claims by someone who did not prepare the claim. Questioned costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that there is no review over the monthly claims in order to provide reasonable assurance that the monthly claims are reported accurately and timely. Cause: Due to staff turnover in the current year, there were not two people involved in the monthly food service claim process, one person to prepare and one person to review. Effect: Without a review over the monthly claims, the District could report an inaccurate meal count in which federal funds are dispersed on. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District have someone that does not prepare the monthly claim review the monthly claim for accuracy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553/10.555/10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-051414-DPI-SB-546/2022-051414-DPI-NSL-547/2022-051414-DPI-SFSP-561 Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: A review of the monthly meal claims by someone other than the person who prepared the claim is considered to be an internal control intended to prevent, detect and correct a potential misstatement in the meals claimed. Condition: There was no review of the monthly food service claims by someone who did not prepare the claim. Questioned costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that there is no review over the monthly claims in order to provide reasonable assurance that the monthly claims are reported accurately and timely. Cause: Due to staff turnover in the current year, there were not two people involved in the monthly food service claim process, one person to prepare and one person to review. Effect: Without a review over the monthly claims, the District could report an inaccurate meal count in which federal funds are dispersed on. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District have someone that does not prepare the monthly claim review the monthly claim for accuracy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553/10.555/10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pass-Through Number(s): 2022-051414-DPI-SB-546/2022-051414-DPI-NSL-547/2022-051414-DPI-SFSP-561 Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: A review of the monthly meal claims by someone other than the person who prepared the claim is considered to be an internal control intended to prevent, detect and correct a potential misstatement in the meals claimed. Condition: There was no review of the monthly food service claims by someone who did not prepare the claim. Questioned costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that there is no review over the monthly claims in order to provide reasonable assurance that the monthly claims are reported accurately and timely. Cause: Due to staff turnover in the current year, there were not two people involved in the monthly food service claim process, one person to prepare and one person to review. Effect: Without a review over the monthly claims, the District could report an inaccurate meal count in which federal funds are dispersed on. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District have someone that does not prepare the monthly claim review the monthly claim for accuracy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.