Finding 2022-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund ? Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 ? Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Edu...
Finding 2022-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund ? Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 ? Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Significant Deficiency Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting compliance requirements. Context: The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. The first report was for the period of March 13, 2020 to September 30, 2020 and was due by January 21, 2021. The second report was for the period of October 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 and was due by May 13, 2022. We noted for both reports that were submitted, there was no documented review by someone other than the preparer of the report to ensure the information submitted was complete and accurate. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will take the following corrective action?Argos Community Schools will ensure that going forward, all documents will be overseen by at least two parties in the Business Office, with signed documentation. Responsible party and timeline for completion: Federal regulation requires Kelli VanDerWeele, Corporation Treasurer/Director of Business Services and Ned Speicher, Superintendent, will be overseeing and putting corrective action plan in place immediately.