Finding 2024-001: Internal Controls Over the Federal Expenditure Report
Type of Finding: Control
U.S. Department of Education
Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education
Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D
Award Numbers: COVID-19 213712-2021, COVID-19 213782-2223
Award Year End: Sep...
Finding 2024-001: Internal Controls Over the Federal Expenditure Report
Type of Finding: Control
U.S. Department of Education
Pass-through Entity: Michigan Department of Education
Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D
Award Numbers: COVID-19 213712-2021, COVID-19 213782-2223
Award Year End: September 30, 2023
Recommendation: The School District should establish procedures to require the documented review and approval of all reports by an individual with adequate skills, knowledge, and experience prior to submission.
Action Taken: The School District has implemented a new procedure requiring that all reports be reviewed and approved by a designated reviewer before submission. The reviewer, who must possess the appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the report's content, will ensure that the information is accurate, complete, and compliant with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsible Person and Anticipated Completion Date: Director of Business Services, September 2024.
If the Michigan Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Mark Mesbergen at (231) 719-4102.