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Audit 9015

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$4.83M
Findings
14
Programs
10
Organization: Hudson Falls Central School District (NY)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-02
Auditor: Mengel Metzger Barr & CO LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
6969 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
6970 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
6971 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
6972 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
6973 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
6974 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
6975 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
583411 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
583412 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
583413 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
583414 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
583415 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
583416 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F
583417 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - F

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $631,067 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $322,042 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $260,753 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $76,226 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $70,400 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $50,000 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $39,116 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $18,447 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $15,556 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $2,287 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
RSH1FQN177M6 Kevin Polunci Auditee
5186814110 Christopher J. Healy, Cpa, Cgfm Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Subreceipts Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of federal award programs administered by the District, which is described in Note 1 to the District's accompanying financial statements, using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Federal awards that are included in the schedule may be recieved directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. The information 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the financial statements. Matching costs (the District's share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federal financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reports are prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled wih the District's financial reporting system. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs may be included in the reported expenditures, to the extent that they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The District's policy is not to charge federal award programs with indirect costs. No amounts were reported to subreceipts
Title: Other Disclosures Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of federal award programs administered by the District, which is described in Note 1 to the District's accompanying financial statements, using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Federal awards that are included in the schedule may be recieved directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards that are passed through from other government agencies. The information 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the financial statements. Matching costs (the District's share of certain program costs) are not included in the reported expenditures. The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from the federal financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these reports are prepared from records maintained for each program, which are reconciled wih the District's financial reporting system. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs may be included in the reported expenditures, to the extent that they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The District's policy is not to charge federal award programs with indirect costs. Nonmonetary assistance is reported in the Schedule at fair market value of the commodities received and disbursed. For the year ended June 30, 2023, the District received food commodities totaling $41,409.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.
Finding 2023-003
Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.