Audit 8634

FY End
2023-08-31
Total Expended
$906,757
Findings
8
Programs
10
Organization: Bridgeport Public Schools (NE)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
6662 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
6663 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
6664 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
6665 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
583104 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
583105 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
583106 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
583107 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $249,849 Yes 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $129,968 Yes 1
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $115,048 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $109,094 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $28,391 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $26,973 - 0
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $17,368 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $15,647 Yes 1
84.358 Rural Education $7,850 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $828 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
SPC3N3JZQBA5 George Schlothauer Auditee
3082621470 Kevin Sylvester Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS FOR EXPENDITURES REPORTED Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Nebraska, under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 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 Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not utilize any indirect cost rate to determine indirect costs. Cash Disbursements - For certain federal programs, the District makes cash disbursements under the federal program specifically identified as federal program costs. For these federal programs, the District reports federal disbursements in the amount of cash disbursed and indirect costs claimed under the federal program. Cash Receipts - For certain federal programs, the District receives payment at specified rates per unit of service rendered or product distributed. For these federal programs, the District reports federal disbursements in the amount of cash received under the federal program. Value of Goods - For certain federal programs, the District receives goods for use. For these federal programs, the District reports disbursements at the value of goods received.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule), includes the federal award activity of Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Nebraska, under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 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 Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Nebraska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport, Nebraska. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements. Accordingly, receipts are recognized when cash is received and disbursements are recognized when cash is disbursed. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not utilize any indirect cost rate to determine indirect costs. The District disbursed no awards to subrecipients during the year.

Finding Details

Criteria: Accounting and financial duties should be segregated to reduce the ability of individuals to both commit and conceal instances of fraud to a low level. Condition and Context: Accounting and financial duties are not sufficiently segregated to reduce the risk of fraud to an acceptable low level. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The District has a limited number of personnel involved in the accounting functions. Potential Effect: Improper segregation of duties could cause misstatements, caused by error or fraud to occur and not be detected. Recommendation: The cost of additional personnel to properly segregate accounting and financial responsibilities would appear to outweigh the benefits received. However, the management and Board of Education should constantly be aware of the possibility that errors or fraud could occur and continue current practices mitigating these possibilities and examine and implement other mitigating controls when appropriate.
Criteria: Accounting and financial duties should be segregated to reduce the ability of individuals to both commit and conceal instances of fraud to a low level. Condition and Context: Accounting and financial duties are not sufficiently segregated to reduce the risk of fraud to an acceptable low level. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The District has a limited number of personnel involved in the accounting functions. Potential Effect: Improper segregation of duties could cause misstatements, caused by error or fraud to occur and not be detected. Recommendation: The cost of additional personnel to properly segregate accounting and financial responsibilities would appear to outweigh the benefits received. However, the management and Board of Education should constantly be aware of the possibility that errors or fraud could occur and continue current practices mitigating these possibilities and examine and implement other mitigating controls when appropriate.
Criteria: Accounting and financial duties should be segregated to reduce the ability of individuals to both commit and conceal instances of fraud to a low level. Condition and Context: Accounting and financial duties are not sufficiently segregated to reduce the risk of fraud to an acceptable low level. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The District has a limited number of personnel involved in the accounting functions. Potential Effect: Improper segregation of duties could cause misstatements, caused by error or fraud to occur and not be detected. Recommendation: The cost of additional personnel to properly segregate accounting and financial responsibilities would appear to outweigh the benefits received. However, the management and Board of Education should constantly be aware of the possibility that errors or fraud could occur and continue current practices mitigating these possibilities and examine and implement other mitigating controls when appropriate.
Criteria: Accounting and financial duties should be segregated to reduce the ability of individuals to both commit and conceal instances of fraud to a low level. Condition and Context: Accounting and financial duties are not sufficiently segregated to reduce the risk of fraud to an acceptable low level. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The District has a limited number of personnel involved in the accounting functions. Potential Effect: Improper segregation of duties could cause misstatements, caused by error or fraud to occur and not be detected. Recommendation: The cost of additional personnel to properly segregate accounting and financial responsibilities would appear to outweigh the benefits received. However, the management and Board of Education should constantly be aware of the possibility that errors or fraud could occur and continue current practices mitigating these possibilities and examine and implement other mitigating controls when appropriate.
Criteria: Accounting and financial duties should be segregated to reduce the ability of individuals to both commit and conceal instances of fraud to a low level. Condition and Context: Accounting and financial duties are not sufficiently segregated to reduce the risk of fraud to an acceptable low level. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The District has a limited number of personnel involved in the accounting functions. Potential Effect: Improper segregation of duties could cause misstatements, caused by error or fraud to occur and not be detected. Recommendation: The cost of additional personnel to properly segregate accounting and financial responsibilities would appear to outweigh the benefits received. However, the management and Board of Education should constantly be aware of the possibility that errors or fraud could occur and continue current practices mitigating these possibilities and examine and implement other mitigating controls when appropriate.
Criteria: Accounting and financial duties should be segregated to reduce the ability of individuals to both commit and conceal instances of fraud to a low level. Condition and Context: Accounting and financial duties are not sufficiently segregated to reduce the risk of fraud to an acceptable low level. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The District has a limited number of personnel involved in the accounting functions. Potential Effect: Improper segregation of duties could cause misstatements, caused by error or fraud to occur and not be detected. Recommendation: The cost of additional personnel to properly segregate accounting and financial responsibilities would appear to outweigh the benefits received. However, the management and Board of Education should constantly be aware of the possibility that errors or fraud could occur and continue current practices mitigating these possibilities and examine and implement other mitigating controls when appropriate.
Criteria: Accounting and financial duties should be segregated to reduce the ability of individuals to both commit and conceal instances of fraud to a low level. Condition and Context: Accounting and financial duties are not sufficiently segregated to reduce the risk of fraud to an acceptable low level. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The District has a limited number of personnel involved in the accounting functions. Potential Effect: Improper segregation of duties could cause misstatements, caused by error or fraud to occur and not be detected. Recommendation: The cost of additional personnel to properly segregate accounting and financial responsibilities would appear to outweigh the benefits received. However, the management and Board of Education should constantly be aware of the possibility that errors or fraud could occur and continue current practices mitigating these possibilities and examine and implement other mitigating controls when appropriate.
Criteria: Accounting and financial duties should be segregated to reduce the ability of individuals to both commit and conceal instances of fraud to a low level. Condition and Context: Accounting and financial duties are not sufficiently segregated to reduce the risk of fraud to an acceptable low level. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The District has a limited number of personnel involved in the accounting functions. Potential Effect: Improper segregation of duties could cause misstatements, caused by error or fraud to occur and not be detected. Recommendation: The cost of additional personnel to properly segregate accounting and financial responsibilities would appear to outweigh the benefits received. However, the management and Board of Education should constantly be aware of the possibility that errors or fraud could occur and continue current practices mitigating these possibilities and examine and implement other mitigating controls when appropriate.