Audit 9883

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.16M
Findings
10
Programs
13
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-05
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
7555 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
7556 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
7557 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
7558 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
7559 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
583997 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
583998 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
583999 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
584000 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I
584001 2023-003 Material Weakness Yes I

Contacts

Name Title Type
U8MACK74J5W7 Pam Zahn Auditee
2182191100 Michelle Swoboda Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedules 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect Cost method used. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Independent School District No. 2711 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Independent School District No. 2711, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Independent School District No. 2711.
Title: Pass-Through Grant Numbers Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedules 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect Cost method used. All pass-through listed on the previous page 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 on the schedules 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect Cost method used. The District did not have any subrecipients during 2022-23.

Finding Details

Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.
Criteria - The District is required to follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. The District’s procurement procedures require the following: Contracts over $175,000 – if the amount is to exceed $175,000, sealed bids shall be solicited by the District by public notice in the manner and subject to the requirements of the law governing contracts by the particular district. Contracts over $25,000 but not $175,000 – if the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed $175,000, the contract may be made either upon sealed bids or direct negotiations, by obtaining two or more quotations for the purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of time at least one year after receipt. Condition - The District did not request bids for a food vendor for its Child Nutrition Program. Cause - The District did not follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases with federal awards. Effect - The District has a material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement requirements and is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, and its own procurement policies. Recommendation - The District should follow Uniform Guidance and its own procurement policies when making purchases. View of Responsible Officials - The District will advertise for RFP’s for products serving our Food Service program on an annual basis.