Significant Deficiency 2022-001. Payroll (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) United States Department of Education, Passed Through New York State Department of Education Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) COVID-19: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund Assistance Listing No. 8...
Significant Deficiency 2022-001. Payroll (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles) United States Department of Education, Passed Through New York State Department of Education Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) COVID-19: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund Assistance Listing No. 84.425D COVID-19: American Rescue Plan ? Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Assistance Listing No. 84.425U Condition: Subpart I, 2 CFR ?200.430 of the Uniform Guidance requires that charges to ?Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed.? The documentation should support the distribution of the employee?s compensation among specific activities if the employee works on more than one Federal award, or a Federal award and non-Federal award. The preparation of personnel activity reports (PARs) or periodic certifications or the equivalent is the most effective way to comply with this requirement. During the current year, the District?s PARs for two employees, did not accurately reflect what was charged to the grants in order to comply with Subpart I, 2 CFR ?200.430. Planned Corrective Action: Since the grant funding periods for each of these grants are still open, the District has contacted NYSED and has been advised to submit an amended budget for these additional costs charged, as they are allowable. In addition, the District will review its internal procedure documentation for payroll costs charged to the grants to ensure that the actual costs submitted for reimbursement are supported by the PARs for each employee. Responsible Contact Person: Jennifer Segui Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations South Country Central School District 189 N. Dunton Avenue East Patchogue, NY 11772 Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023