Audit 55259

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$4.18M
Findings
10
Programs
18
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-16

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
59925 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
59926 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
59927 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
59928 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
59929 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
636367 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
636368 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
636369 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
636370 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
636371 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L

Contacts

Name Title Type
L32ERMNSA8M9 Chris Torres Auditee
8154331133 William Newkirk Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of OTTAWA ESD 141 and is presented on the regulatory basis of accounting as prescribed by ISBE. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the General Purpose financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with prescribed definitions in AU-C 265, it is a strong indication of a material weakness in internal control if an entity lack sufficient controls over the period-end financial reporting process. AU-C 265 provide guidance regarding the extent to which the auditor may be involved in drafting an entity's financial statements. Condition: The District prepares interim financial statements using software specifically designed for school district financial reporting. These interim reports are reviewed and approved by the District's Board of Education. For year end reporting purposes, the District relies on the auditor to prepare drafts of full disclosure financial statements (including footnotes) in a format acceptable by ISBE. The District currently lacks sufficient expertise to prepare year end, full disclosure financial statements without significant assistance from the auditor. The District does not lack the ability to review and approve all journal entries and the drafted financial statements. Context: Although the auditor can propose adjustments and assist in assembling or drafting the financial statements, the auditor cannot establish or maintain the District's internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities, since doing so would impair the auditor's independence.