FINDING 2022-005 Finding: Internal controls were not in place/effective in relation to the Title I Annual Expenditure Reports filed during the audit period. Subsequently, the 20-21 Title I Annual Expenditure Report did not agree with School Corporation?s ledgers. $578,452 of expenditures were report...
FINDING 2022-005 Finding: Internal controls were not in place/effective in relation to the Title I Annual Expenditure Reports filed during the audit period. Subsequently, the 20-21 Title I Annual Expenditure Report did not agree with School Corporation?s ledgers. $578,452 of expenditures were reported the Annual Expenditure Report and $677,514 from Fund 4121 on the ledgers. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Carrie McGuire Contact Phone Number: (574) 875-5161 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: When required annual federal grant reports are completed for submission, they will be reviewed by the treasurer for accuracy. Both the treasurer and the grants coordinator will sign off on the reports. In order to address the issue related to earmarking and set-asides within Title I not be completed, Concord Community Schools created a Grants and Assessment Coordinator position in May 2022. A person was hired to fill this position starting on July 1, 2022. One of the essential functions of this position is maintaining current and accurate records related to federal and state grants. Starting in January 2023, in addition to the Grants and Assessment Coordinator, a member of the business department will be a second reviewer and sign the semi-annual certifications. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2023