Audit 7315

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$3.04M
Findings
4
Programs
13
Organization: White Cloud Public Schools (MI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-19
Auditor: Uhy LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
5529 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - C
5530 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - C
581971 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - C
581972 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - C

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $1.11M Yes 1
10.555 National School Lunch Program $566,058 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $361,228 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $232,375 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $155,047 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $37,970 - 0
10.665 Schools and Roads - Grants to States $37,230 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $27,282 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $19,819 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $18,907 - 0
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $18,581 - 0
10.185 Local Food for Schools $4,925 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $628 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
EZKLKE79VSU8 Brent Foondle Auditee
2316893211 Michael D. Cool Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of White Cloud Public Schools 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 Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (“the Uniform Guidance”). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of White Cloud Public Schools, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of White Cloud Public Schools.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported 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. 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. White Cloud Public Schools has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Reconciliation of Revenues with Expenditures for Federal Financial Assistance Programs Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable See the Notes to the SEFA table instead
Title: Reconciliation of Grant Auditor Report with Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Accounting Policies: See Additional Notes tab for significant policies used in preparing the SEFA De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Use rates set by the MI Department of Educuation, where applicable See the Notes to the SEFA table instead

Finding Details

Cash Management Program Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425D & 84.425U Federal Award Number: 213712-2021 & 213713-2122 Federal Award Year: March 2020 – September 2024 Pass-Through Entity: Passed-Through Michigan Department of Education Type of Compliance: Cash Management; significant deficiency in internal control, immaterial noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with OMB requirements, the District can only request funds for expenditures that the District has paid for. Condition: The School District claimed more reimbursements than they had expended. Cause: The District failed to have controls in place that would prevent, detect, or correct an incorrect cash request. Effect: The District’s internal controls over compliance were found to be ineffective which caused instances of immaterial noncompliance. Perspective Information: The finding appears to be an isolated instance. No sampling was necessary to determine this finding. Questioned Costs: None Identification of Repeat Findings: None Recommendation: The District should begin reconciling federal expenditures prior to requesting reimbursements. View of Responsible Officials: The District is implementing additional procedures to ensure funds are requested to meet only the immediate cash needs of the federal programs.
Cash Management Program Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425D & 84.425U Federal Award Number: 213712-2021 & 213713-2122 Federal Award Year: March 2020 – September 2024 Pass-Through Entity: Passed-Through Michigan Department of Education Type of Compliance: Cash Management; significant deficiency in internal control, immaterial noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with OMB requirements, the District can only request funds for expenditures that the District has paid for. Condition: The School District claimed more reimbursements than they had expended. Cause: The District failed to have controls in place that would prevent, detect, or correct an incorrect cash request. Effect: The District’s internal controls over compliance were found to be ineffective which caused instances of immaterial noncompliance. Perspective Information: The finding appears to be an isolated instance. No sampling was necessary to determine this finding. Questioned Costs: None Identification of Repeat Findings: None Recommendation: The District should begin reconciling federal expenditures prior to requesting reimbursements. View of Responsible Officials: The District is implementing additional procedures to ensure funds are requested to meet only the immediate cash needs of the federal programs.
Cash Management Program Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425D & 84.425U Federal Award Number: 213712-2021 & 213713-2122 Federal Award Year: March 2020 – September 2024 Pass-Through Entity: Passed-Through Michigan Department of Education Type of Compliance: Cash Management; significant deficiency in internal control, immaterial noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with OMB requirements, the District can only request funds for expenditures that the District has paid for. Condition: The School District claimed more reimbursements than they had expended. Cause: The District failed to have controls in place that would prevent, detect, or correct an incorrect cash request. Effect: The District’s internal controls over compliance were found to be ineffective which caused instances of immaterial noncompliance. Perspective Information: The finding appears to be an isolated instance. No sampling was necessary to determine this finding. Questioned Costs: None Identification of Repeat Findings: None Recommendation: The District should begin reconciling federal expenditures prior to requesting reimbursements. View of Responsible Officials: The District is implementing additional procedures to ensure funds are requested to meet only the immediate cash needs of the federal programs.
Cash Management Program Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425D & 84.425U Federal Award Number: 213712-2021 & 213713-2122 Federal Award Year: March 2020 – September 2024 Pass-Through Entity: Passed-Through Michigan Department of Education Type of Compliance: Cash Management; significant deficiency in internal control, immaterial noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with OMB requirements, the District can only request funds for expenditures that the District has paid for. Condition: The School District claimed more reimbursements than they had expended. Cause: The District failed to have controls in place that would prevent, detect, or correct an incorrect cash request. Effect: The District’s internal controls over compliance were found to be ineffective which caused instances of immaterial noncompliance. Perspective Information: The finding appears to be an isolated instance. No sampling was necessary to determine this finding. Questioned Costs: None Identification of Repeat Findings: None Recommendation: The District should begin reconciling federal expenditures prior to requesting reimbursements. View of Responsible Officials: The District is implementing additional procedures to ensure funds are requested to meet only the immediate cash needs of the federal programs.