Audit 5222

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$3.08M
Findings
2
Programs
12
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-04

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
3192 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - P
579634 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - P

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
J5NMBN27LNS7 Charlie Cauffman Auditee
3073479286 Jason Lund Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS FOR PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Federal program expenditures included in the accompanying schedule are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting as described in Note 1 to the District's basic 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. Previously the District's SEFA has been presented on a cash basis of accounting. 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 (SEFA) includes federal grant activity of Washakie County School District #1. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with requirements of Title 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Title: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Federal program expenditures included in the accompanying schedule are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting as described in Note 1 to the District's basic 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. Previously the District's SEFA has been presented on a cash basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Federal program expenditures included in the accompanying schedule are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting as described in Note 1 to the District's basic 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. Previously the District's SEFA has been presented on a cash basis of accounting. The District did not pass through any funds to subrecipients. There were no loans/loan guarantees. Items with an asterisk (*) are major programs. Non-monetary assistance is reported in the schedule at fair market value of commodities received and disbursed.

Finding Details

2023-002: Internal Control Purchase Order Approval Criteria: The District should follow its Grant Management Procedures over requisition and purchase orders. Condition & Cause: During our testing over grant expenditures, we found 2 out of 25 transactions tested, that the invoice date preceded the date of the final approved purchase order. Additionally, we found that for one project, the District was not preparing and approving the appropriate supporting vouchers, including signed perjury statements, for payments subsequent to the originial voucher/payment on the project. Effect: The District could make purchases prior to proper authorization. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: In accordance with the District's policy, the District should not receive goods and services prior to final approval of the purchase order. Additionally, the District should prepare a separate voucher for each individual check/payment. Responsible Official's Response: Please see the last page for maangement's response as prepared on District letterhead.
2023-002: Internal Control Purchase Order Approval Criteria: The District should follow its Grant Management Procedures over requisition and purchase orders. Condition & Cause: During our testing over grant expenditures, we found 2 out of 25 transactions tested, that the invoice date preceded the date of the final approved purchase order. Additionally, we found that for one project, the District was not preparing and approving the appropriate supporting vouchers, including signed perjury statements, for payments subsequent to the originial voucher/payment on the project. Effect: The District could make purchases prior to proper authorization. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: In accordance with the District's policy, the District should not receive goods and services prior to final approval of the purchase order. Additionally, the District should prepare a separate voucher for each individual check/payment. Responsible Official's Response: Please see the last page for maangement's response as prepared on District letterhead.