Audit 53341

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$54.47M
Findings
30
Programs
22
Organization: Vigo County School Corporation (IN)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-28
Auditor: Crowe LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
50502 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
50503 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
50504 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
50505 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
50506 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
50507 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
50508 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
50509 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
50510 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
50553 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
50554 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
50555 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
50556 2022-004 Material Weakness - LN
50557 2022-004 Material Weakness - LN
50558 2022-004 Material Weakness - LN
626944 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
626945 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
626946 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
626947 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
626948 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
626949 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
626950 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
626951 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
626952 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
626995 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
626996 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
626997 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes N
626998 2022-004 Material Weakness - LN
626999 2022-004 Material Weakness - LN
627000 2022-004 Material Weakness - LN

Contacts

Name Title Type
HJ7RDM3Q45X7 Donna Wilson Auditee
8124624314 Scott Nickerson Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 3 - OTHER INFORMATION Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATIONA. Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) includes the federal grant activity of the School Corporation under programs of the federal government for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. The information in the SEFA is 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). Because the SEFA presents only a select portion of the operations of the School Corporation, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position of the School Corporation. The Uniform Guidance requires an annual audit of nonfederal entities expending a total amount of federal awards equal to or in excess of $750,000 in any fiscal year unless by constitution or statute a less frequent audit is required. In accordance with Indiana Code (IC 5-11-1-25), audits of school corporations shall be conducted biennially. Such audits shall include both years within the biennial period. B. Other Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures reported on the SEFA are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. When federal grants are received on a reimbursement basis, the federal awards are considered expended when the reimbursement is received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NOTE 2 - INDIRECT COST RATE The School Corporation has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The School Corporation did not have any subrecipient activity for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022.
Title: NOTE 4 - SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE (ALN: 84.027, 84.173) Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATIONA. Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) includes the federal grant activity of the School Corporation under programs of the federal government for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. The information in the SEFA is 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). Because the SEFA presents only a select portion of the operations of the School Corporation, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position of the School Corporation. The Uniform Guidance requires an annual audit of nonfederal entities expending a total amount of federal awards equal to or in excess of $750,000 in any fiscal year unless by constitution or statute a less frequent audit is required. In accordance with Indiana Code (IC 5-11-1-25), audits of school corporations shall be conducted biennially. Such audits shall include both years within the biennial period. B. Other Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures reported on the SEFA are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. When federal grants are received on a reimbursement basis, the federal awards are considered expended when the reimbursement is received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NOTE 2 - INDIRECT COST RATE The School Corporation has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The School Corporation is a member of the Covered Bridge Special Education District Cooperative (Cooperative), which operates the special education program for the School Corporation. As a result, some activity for the Special Education Cluster (IDEA) that is presented on the SEFA is not presented as receipts and disbursements in the financial statement for the School Corporation. This activity is reported on the financial statement of the Cooperative.

Finding Details

Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
FINDING 2022-004 Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ? Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Audit Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Reporting The annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Data Collection reports were prepared and submitted by the Director of Elementary Education without any oversight, review or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Participation of Private School Children There were no documented controls in place to ensure that planned services were provided to the Private School Children. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Identification as a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish a system of internal control related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
FINDING 2022-004 Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ? Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Audit Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Reporting The annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Data Collection reports were prepared and submitted by the Director of Elementary Education without any oversight, review or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Participation of Private School Children There were no documented controls in place to ensure that planned services were provided to the Private School Children. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Identification as a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish a system of internal control related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
FINDING 2022-004 Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ? Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Audit Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Reporting The annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Data Collection reports were prepared and submitted by the Director of Elementary Education without any oversight, review or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Participation of Private School Children There were no documented controls in place to ensure that planned services were provided to the Private School Children. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Identification as a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish a system of internal control related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . .? 34 CFR 200.78(a)(1) states: "After reserving funds, as applicable, under ? 200.77, including funds for equitable services for private school students, their teachers, and their families, an LEA must allocate funds under this subpart to school attendance areas and schools, identified as eligible and selected to participate under section 1113(a) or (b) of the ESEA, in rank order on the basis of the total number of public school children from low-income families in each area or school." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented adequate policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting on the Title I application. One person was responsible for entering the data into the application without a documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure eligibility for non-public students. The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Table- See financial statements The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The enrollment and poverty numbers for the non-public school entered into the Title I application did not agree with the non-public school records obtained by the School Corporation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S010A180014, S010A190014, S010A200014, S010A210014 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 20 USC 7801(23)(B) states: "To remove a student from a cohort, a school or local educational agency shall require documentation, or obtain information from the State educational agency, to confirm that the student has transferred out, emigrated to another country, or transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or deceased." 2 CFR 200.333 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient..." 2 CFR 200.334 (Revised Uniform Guidance) states in part: ?Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not developed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement could result in loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not ensure the requirements for the High School Graduation Rate were being followed and that documentation was retained for audit. For two of thirty-one students tested, proper documentation was not maintained to support the removal of the student from the graduation cohort. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2020-005. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions - Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
FINDING 2022-004 Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ? Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Audit Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Reporting The annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Data Collection reports were prepared and submitted by the Director of Elementary Education without any oversight, review or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Participation of Private School Children There were no documented controls in place to ensure that planned services were provided to the Private School Children. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Identification as a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish a system of internal control related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
FINDING 2022-004 Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ? Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Audit Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Reporting The annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Data Collection reports were prepared and submitted by the Director of Elementary Education without any oversight, review or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Participation of Private School Children There were no documented controls in place to ensure that planned services were provided to the Private School Children. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Identification as a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish a system of internal control related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.
FINDING 2022-004 Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ? Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children Audit Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." Condition: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Reporting The annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Data Collection reports were prepared and submitted by the Director of Elementary Education without any oversight, review or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Participation of Private School Children There were no documented controls in place to ensure that planned services were provided to the Private School Children. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Cause: Management had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirements. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: An effective internal control system was not designed, nor implemented at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting and Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children compliance requirements. Identification as a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish a system of internal control related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions ? Participation of Private School Children and Reporting compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.