Audit 8583

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.73M
Findings
4
Programs
10
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
6627 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
6628 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
583069 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
583070 2023-004 Material Weakness - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
QFWJTQZKBXK8 Ellie Hill Auditee
2188945400 Tracee Bruggeman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) are reported on the 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule includes the federal award activity of Independent School District No. 2170 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 (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Independent School District No. 2170, it is not intended to be and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of Independent School District No. 2170.
Title: COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) are reported on the 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed.
Title: PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) are reported on the 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. All pass-through entities listed above use the same AL numbers as the federal grantors to identify these grants and have not assigned any additional identifying numbers.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) are reported on the 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During 2023, the District did not pass any federal money to subrecipients.

Finding Details

Federal Program COVID-19 Education Stabilization Funds (AL 84.425D, 84.425U) Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirements Criteria Uniform Guidance states “the contractor or subcontractor must submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and statement of compliance (certified payrolls)”. Condition Three vendors whose construction projects were overseen by the District were missing signed contracts and did not have the required certified payrolls submitted. Questioned Costs None Context The District did not have signed contracts or certified payrolls from three contractors of the twelve selected for testing. Cause Oversight by management. Effect The District is not in compliance with the wage rate requirement. Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure all construction contracts financed by federal assistance follow the wage rate requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.
Federal Program COVID-19 Education Stabilization Funds (AL 84.425D, 84.425U) Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirements Criteria Uniform Guidance states “the contractor or subcontractor must submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and statement of compliance (certified payrolls)”. Condition Three vendors whose construction projects were overseen by the District were missing signed contracts and did not have the required certified payrolls submitted. Questioned Costs None Context The District did not have signed contracts or certified payrolls from three contractors of the twelve selected for testing. Cause Oversight by management. Effect The District is not in compliance with the wage rate requirement. Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure all construction contracts financed by federal assistance follow the wage rate requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.
Federal Program COVID-19 Education Stabilization Funds (AL 84.425D, 84.425U) Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirements Criteria Uniform Guidance states “the contractor or subcontractor must submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and statement of compliance (certified payrolls)”. Condition Three vendors whose construction projects were overseen by the District were missing signed contracts and did not have the required certified payrolls submitted. Questioned Costs None Context The District did not have signed contracts or certified payrolls from three contractors of the twelve selected for testing. Cause Oversight by management. Effect The District is not in compliance with the wage rate requirement. Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure all construction contracts financed by federal assistance follow the wage rate requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.
Federal Program COVID-19 Education Stabilization Funds (AL 84.425D, 84.425U) Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirements Criteria Uniform Guidance states “the contractor or subcontractor must submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and statement of compliance (certified payrolls)”. Condition Three vendors whose construction projects were overseen by the District were missing signed contracts and did not have the required certified payrolls submitted. Questioned Costs None Context The District did not have signed contracts or certified payrolls from three contractors of the twelve selected for testing. Cause Oversight by management. Effect The District is not in compliance with the wage rate requirement. Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure all construction contracts financed by federal assistance follow the wage rate requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.