Audit 55417

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$64.82M
Findings
10
Programs
22
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-02-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
58316 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
58317 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
58318 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
58319 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
58320 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
634758 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
634759 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
634760 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
634761 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
634762 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.553 Seamless Summer Option (sso)-Lunch (sre 94 Optional) $18.35M Yes 1
84.425 Covid-19: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (esser Ii) $14.87M Yes 0
84.027 Special Education--Grants to States (idea, Part B) $10.71M - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies (title I, Part of Esea) $4.79M - 0
10.553 Seamless Summer Option (sso)-Breakfast (sre 94 Optional) $4.60M Yes 1
84.425 Covid-19: American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (arp Esser Iii, Set Aside) $4.44M Yes 0
84.027 Covid-19: Special Education--Grants to States (idea, Arp) $1.95M - 0
10.555 Usda Commodities $1.28M Yes 1
10.555 Supply Chain Assistance (sca) $777,201 Yes 1
84.371 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program (clsd) $731,593 - 0
84.365 English Language Acquisition Grants (title Iii) $458,279 - 0
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (title Iia) $289,515 - 0
84.048 Vocational Education - Basic Grants to States (perkins Iii) $287,493 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (title Iv) $287,084 - 0
84.010 Title I Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Schools $272,673 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program $246,162 Yes 1
84.173 Special Education--Preschool Grants (idea Preschool) $236,169 - 0
84.425 Covid-19: American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (arp Esser Iii) $146,975 Yes 0
84.425 Covid-19: American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Homeless Children and Youth (arp-Hcy) $40,606 Yes 0
84.173 Covid-19: Special Education--Preschool Grants (idea Preschool, Arp) $31,296 - 0
45.310 Lsta Arpa State Library Program $25,097 - 0
84.060 Indian Education - Grants to Local Educational Agencies (easie) $4,000 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
C4LGALPZ6NE5 Morgan Holtzman Auditee
7205544690 Allison Slife Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NONCASH FEDERAL AWARDS Accounting Policies: In the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards, award revenues and expenditures have been prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. The basis of accounting used for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is consistent with the basis of accounting used for the annual financial report presentation. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The District receives food commodities from the U. S. Department of Agriculture for use in its food service program. Commodities are recorded under Assistance Listing # 10.555 on the Schedule of Federal Awards. The commodities, in the amount of $1,282,860, are recognized as revenue when received. The commodities are recognized as expenditures when used by the schools. The majority of the commodities are stored at the individual schools instead of a central warehouse. As such, the District has determined that the title to the commodities passes to the District upon receipt of the commodities. The valuation of commodities is based on fair market value at the time of receipt. Since the District has received title to the commodities, the unused commodities are not reflected as unearned revenue.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: In the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards, award revenues and expenditures have been prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. The basis of accounting used for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is consistent with the basis of accounting used for the annual financial report presentation. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The District did not fund any subrecipients.

Finding Details

Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with procurement. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 (the District) should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: We noted that the District does have policies and procedures in place for compliance with procurement requirements. However, we noted three out of ten vendors did not have the secondary approval required for emergency purchases stated in their purchasing policy. Questioned costs: None. Context: Due to the increase in number of meals served as part of the free meals offered to students and an increase in prices of food, the District encountered more emergency purchases than in previous years. In the case of an emergency purchase, the District requires two approvals, with the personnel level varying depending on the dollar threshold of the purchase. The District did not obtain the secondary approval required for emergency purchases, as stated in their purchasing policy, for three out of ten vendors tested. Cause: The District did not follow their purchasing policy surrounding approvals of emergency purchases. Effect: The auditor noted an instance of noncompliance with their purchasing policy. The District did not obtain the second level of approvals regarding emergency purchases. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the District review their controls and procedures surrounding procurement to ensure their purchasing policy is followed for approvals of emergency purchases. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.