FINDING 2021-002 – Lack of Written Policies for Federal Grants (Repeated from Prior Year Findings 20-003, 19-004, 18-003, and 17-002)
CONDITION:
As of April 2021, Regional Office developed, but did not implement written procedures concerning cash management, the determination of allowability ...
FINDING 2021-002 – Lack of Written Policies for Federal Grants (Repeated from Prior Year Findings 20-003, 19-004, 18-003, and 17-002)
CONDITION:
As of April 2021, Regional Office developed, but did not implement written procedures concerning cash management, the determination of allowability of costs in accordance with Subpart E – Cost Principles of the Uniform Guidance and the terms and conditions of the federal award. For the period of July 2020 through March 2021 the Regional Office utilized informal procedures in which each purchase made or cost allocated to the IDEA – Improvement Grant - Part D was reviewed for allowability by an individual with knowledge of the budget, allowable costs and activities, and the cash management requirements. The allowability determinations were based on the amounts included in the budgets for the IDEA – Improvement Grant - Part D approved by, and the grant periods set by, the Illinois State Board of Education.
PLAN:
The Regional Office has developed written policies and procedures related to the Uniform Guidance.
ANTICIPATED DATE OF COMPLETION:
Fiscal Year 2021
CONTACT PERSON:
Mr. Chris Tennyson, Regional Superintendent for Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties.