Audit 5457

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$59.79M
Findings
2
Programs
32
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-05
Auditor: Forvis LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
3486 2023-002 Material Weakness - N
579928 2023-002 Material Weakness - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (esser Iii) $19.79M Yes 0
84.425 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (esser Ii) $9.62M Yes 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $8.44M - 0
84.010 Title I $8.21M Yes 1
84.027 Title Vi-B Idea Special Education $5.55M - 0
10.553 National School Breakfast Program $1.89M - 0
84.367 Title II Part A Training & Recruiting-Improving Teacher Quality $1.28M - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program- Donated Commodities $874,367 - 0
84.002 Adult Education $588,550 - 0
84.027 Title Vi-B Idea Special Education-Arp $537,534 - 0
84.424 Title IV Student Support and Academic Enrichment $492,465 - 0
93.243 Project Aware Colorado $464,797 - 0
84.041 Impact Aid $315,382 - 0
84.048 Perkins Grant-Career and Technical Education $313,084 - 0
10.559 Summer Lunch Program $271,816 - 0
84.425 Arp Hcy I/ii $216,520 Yes 0
84.365 Title III Part A English Language Acquisition $156,298 - 0
84.173 Title Vi-B Idea Preschool $149,057 - 0
84.287 After School Learning Centers Cohort E2 $137,924 - 0
84.425 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (esser) $115,057 Yes 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $84,305 - 0
93.556 Crela - Refugee English Language Acquisition-Promoting Safe and Stable Families $83,792 - 0
84.173 Title Vi-B Idea Preschool-Arp $48,087 - 0
84.060 Title Vi A - Indian Education $34,514 - 0
84.425 Geer II - Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund: Bright Spot Award $28,304 Yes 0
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund (fcc) $27,669 - 0
93.558 Crela - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $18,323 - 0
45.310 Lsta Arpa State Grants $14,414 - 0
10.558 Child & Adult Care Food Program $13,220 - 0
10.649 Snap Cn Local P-Ebt Administrative $12,130 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $10,000 Yes 0
84.425 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Supplemental (esser Iii) $3,774 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
P4CNSL6HB853 Laura Hronik Auditee
7195202050 Chris Telli Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the ‘schedule”) includes the federal grant expenditures of Colorado Springs School District 11 (the District) for the year ended June 30, 2023. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the schedule. The information in this schedule 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts reported in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the Schedule presents only a select portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District. NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures of federal awards are recognized in the accounting period when the liability is incurred. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the ‘schedule”) includes the federal grant expenditures of Colorado Springs School District 11 (the District) for the year ended June 30, 2023. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the schedule. The information in this schedule 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts reported in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the Schedule presents only a select portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District.
Title: Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the ‘schedule”) includes the federal grant expenditures of Colorado Springs School District 11 (the District) for the year ended June 30, 2023. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the schedule. The information in this schedule 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts reported in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the Schedule presents only a select portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District. NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures of federal awards are recognized in the accounting period when the liability is incurred. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures of federal awards are recognized in the accounting period when the liability is incurred. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note 3: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the ‘schedule”) includes the federal grant expenditures of Colorado Springs School District 11 (the District) for the year ended June 30, 2023. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the schedule. The information in this schedule 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts reported in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the Schedule presents only a select portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District. NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures of federal awards are recognized in the accounting period when the liability is incurred. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. For the year ended June 30, 2023, the District did not pass through any federal grant awards to subrecipients.
Title: Note 4: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the ‘schedule”) includes the federal grant expenditures of Colorado Springs School District 11 (the District) for the year ended June 30, 2023. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the schedule. The information in this schedule 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts reported in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the Schedule presents only a select portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District. NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures of federal awards are recognized in the accounting period when the liability is incurred. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The District has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 5: Non-Cash Programs (Commodities) Accounting Policies: NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the ‘schedule”) includes the federal grant expenditures of Colorado Springs School District 11 (the District) for the year ended June 30, 2023. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the schedule. The information in this schedule 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts reported in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the Schedule presents only a select portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District. NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures of federal awards are recognized in the accounting period when the liability is incurred. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Commodities donated to the District by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of $837,129 are valued based on the USDA’s Donated Commodity Price List. These are shown as part of the National School Lunch program (10.555).

Finding Details

2023-002 Finding: Special Tests and Provisions (Assessment System Security) Federal Assistance Listing Number 84.010 - Title I Passed-through Colorado Department of Education Award Number - 4010, 5010, 7010; Award Year 2023 Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.303 - 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 award 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). (b) Comply with the U.S. Constitution, Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal awards. (c) Evaluate and monitor the non-Federal entity's compliance with statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of Federal awards. Condition: The District did not have documentation that the internal controls in place over the Assessment System Security compliance requirement were followed. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The District was unable to provide any supporting documentation that the internal controls in place over the Assessment System Security compliance requirement were followed during 2023. As a result, we were unable to rely on internal controls over this compliance requirement. Effect: The District did not have adequate internal controls in place over Assessment System Security requirements, which could result in an assessment system that is not valid, reliable or consistent with the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Cause: The District experienced departmental turnover during fiscal year 2023. As there were no checklists or procedures manuals in place, employees within the responsible department were unaware of the internal controls in place over the Assessment System Security process they were required to follow. Identification as a repeat finding: Not Applicable Recommendation: We recommend the District's Strategy and Data Acquisition Education Insights Department create a checklist or procedures manual to ensure that all required internal controls are completed. In addition, the District and Department should cross-train employees to allow for better continuity in the event of turnover. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Agree. See separate report for planned corrective actions.
2023-002 Finding: Special Tests and Provisions (Assessment System Security) Federal Assistance Listing Number 84.010 - Title I Passed-through Colorado Department of Education Award Number - 4010, 5010, 7010; Award Year 2023 Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.303 - 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 award 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). (b) Comply with the U.S. Constitution, Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal awards. (c) Evaluate and monitor the non-Federal entity's compliance with statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of Federal awards. Condition: The District did not have documentation that the internal controls in place over the Assessment System Security compliance requirement were followed. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The District was unable to provide any supporting documentation that the internal controls in place over the Assessment System Security compliance requirement were followed during 2023. As a result, we were unable to rely on internal controls over this compliance requirement. Effect: The District did not have adequate internal controls in place over Assessment System Security requirements, which could result in an assessment system that is not valid, reliable or consistent with the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Cause: The District experienced departmental turnover during fiscal year 2023. As there were no checklists or procedures manuals in place, employees within the responsible department were unaware of the internal controls in place over the Assessment System Security process they were required to follow. Identification as a repeat finding: Not Applicable Recommendation: We recommend the District's Strategy and Data Acquisition Education Insights Department create a checklist or procedures manual to ensure that all required internal controls are completed. In addition, the District and Department should cross-train employees to allow for better continuity in the event of turnover. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Agree. See separate report for planned corrective actions.