Audit 627

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.88M
Findings
10
Programs
11
Organization: Meridian Public Schools (MI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-10-18

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
324 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
325 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
326 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
327 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
328 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
576766 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
576767 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
576768 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
576769 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
576770 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
FEXXK977ZMN3 Brooke Colley Auditee
9896873256 Christina Schaub Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts (if any) shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. The District has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity of Meridian Public Schools (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to and does not present its financial position or changes in net position of the District. Management has utilized the Nexsys cash management system and the Grant Auditor Report in preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Title: RECONCILIATION WITH AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts (if any) shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. The District has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A Federal expenditures are reported as revenues in the following funds in the financial statements of the District: General Fund: 1,515,337; Food Service Fund: 913,446, Total federal revenues per financial statements: 2,428,783; Less: Federal revenues not subject to single audit act: (545,159), Federal revenues subject to single audit act: 1,883,624.

Finding Details

Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control / Material Noncompliance – Special Tests and Provisions Program: Child Nutrition Cluster (ALN 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559) Condition: As of year-end the District had a fund balance in the non-profit food service fund in excess of three months’ operating expenses by approximately $207,248. Criteria: The USDA requires that the District limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures of the non-profit food service fund per requirements in 7 CFR Part 210.14(b). Cause: This condition was caused by the meal claims increasing and having more reimbursements come in than anticipated. Effect: The District will be required to develop a spending plan for reducing the balance to an acceptable level during the following school year. The plan must be submitted to MDE, Office of School Support Services, for prior approval. Recommendation: We recommend that the District develop a spending plan as required by MDE, and submit the plan at their earliest convenience. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.