Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.
Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
Approval Of Expense Reimbursement Submittals ? Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed Or Unallowed And Allowable Costs/Cost Principles ALNs 84.010 ? Title 1 Fund And 84.425/84.425C/84.425D/84.425U Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School has an internal control in place that expense reimbursement submittals on federal grants be approved by School management prior to their submission to the state for reimbursement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple expenditures where the support showing School management?s approval of the expense reimbursement submittal for federal grants was unable to be provided. Cause: The entity did not maintain sufficient support documentation to prove that expenditures were reviewed before expense reimbursement requests were submitted. Effect: Potential noncompliance could occur if expenditure amounts are not reviewed by School management for accuracy and completeness. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The School should maintain proper documentation for all expense reimbursement submittals.