2 CFR Section 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 CFR Section 200.313(b) through (d) which require that:(c) Equipment must be used in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by the Federal award or, when appropriate, under other Federal awards; however, the non-Federal entity must not encumber the equipment without prior approval of the Federal awarding agency. (d) Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: 1. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. 2. A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years. 3. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. 3. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. 4. If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. During prior year testing, we identified certain assets acquired with federal funds that were not capitalized or recorded in any identified asset tracking system. During current year testing, we found that this omission had not been corrected. The Academy should implement additional procedures to ensure any equipment purchased with federal funds are input into an asset tracking system. In addition, we recommend the Academy review the omitted items and add them to their inventory system to track going forward.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Equipment and Real Property Management Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425C Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. A property record or capital asset listing, which would include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number (FAIN)), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, and use and condition of the property, is to be maintained for assets purchased that exceed the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. In addition, a physical inventory of all assets should be completed at least every two years. The School Corporation purchased eight assets, totaling $131,205, which exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold. Two of the eight assets were selected for testing. Neither of the two assets were determined to have property records, nor were the assets on the inventory listing. Additionally, the School Corporation did not complete a capital asset inventory every two years as required. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." 2 CFR 200.313(d) states in part: "Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, there was not a complete asset listing nor was there a physical inventory completed as required. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure asset records are maintained and that a physical inventory is taken every two years. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
2023-015 Oregon Housing and Community Services Fully implement controls to ensure subrecipients are in compliance with program requirements Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistance Listing Number and Name: 14.231 Emergency Solutions Grants Program (COVID-19) Federal Award Numbers and Years: E-20-DW-41-0001, 2020 (COVID-19) Compliance Requirements: Activities Allowed or Unallowed; Allowable Costs/Cost Principles; Equipment and Real Property Management; Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking; Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment, Special Tests and Provisions Type of Finding: Material Weakness Prior Year Findings: 2022-018, 2022-019, 2022-020, 2022-021, 2022-024 Questioned Costs: N/A Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a); 2 CFR 200.311; 2 CFR 200.313; 2 CFR 200.317 - .327; 24 CFR 576.100; 24 CFR 576.101(c); 24 CFR 576.102(c) The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG/ESG-CV) program is operated by the department via pass-through funds to subrecipients. With the significant influx of pandemic relief funds, the department expanded the number of subrecipients partnered with from 17 longstanding community action agencies (CAAs) to a total of 45 CAA and non-CAA subrecipients. During fiscal year 2023, 98% of program expenditures were passed through to 40 of these subrecipients. Department management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control that provides reasonable assurance program expenditures are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the federal award. However, the significant increases to federal funding the creation and implementation of a new award system for non-CAA recipients, and the increase in the number of subrecipients, along with a period of high employee turnover led to delays in the department’s development and implementation of sufficient subrecipient monitoring processes that would meet this objective. Department management subsequently contracted with a private auditing firm to assist in the monitoring of the program activities and expenditures of funds passed through to the subrecipients to remedy the noted control weaknesses. Department staff and the private auditing firm are currently working through the monitoring backlog. However, at the time of the audit, monitoring of only 16 of the 40 subrecipients had been completed which represents 58% of the fiscal year 2023 pass-through expenditures. Additionally, the completed monitoring was only performed over fiscal year 2022 expenditures as the department works to catch up on monitoring of prior year expenditures. Incomplete monitoring could lead to program noncompliance. We recommend department management complete the review and monitoring of program funds passed through to subrecipients for compliance with all applicable program requirements.
Equipment means tangible personal property, including information technology systems, having a useful life of more than one year and a per-unit acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the capitalization level established by the non-Federal entity for financial statement purposes or $5,000 (2 CFR 200.1_Equipment). Title to equipment acquired by a non-Federal entity under grants and cooperative agreements vests in the non-Federal entity subject to certain obligations and conditions (2 CFR 200.313(a)). Non-Federal Entities Other Than States Non-Federal entities other than States must follow 2 CFR 200.313(c) through (e) which require that: 1. Equipment, including replacement equipment, be used in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by the Federal award or, when appropriate, under other Federal awards; however, the non-Federal entity must not encumber the equipment without prior approval of the Federal awarding agency (2 CFR 200.313(c) and (e)). 2. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property (2 CFR 200.313(d)(1)). 3. A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years (2 CFR 200.313(d)(2)). 4. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated (2 CFR 200.313(d)(3)). 5. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition (2 CFR 200.313(d)(4)). 6. If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return (2 CFR 200.313(d)(5)). 7. When original or replacement equipment acquired under a Federal award is no longer needed for a Federal program (whether the original project or program or other activities currently or previously supported by the Federal government), the non-Federal entity must request disposition instructions from the Federal awarding agency if required by the terms and conditions of the award. Items of equipment with a current per-unit fair market value of $5,000 or less may be retained, sold, or otherwise disposed of with no further obligation to the Federal awarding agency. If the Federal awarding agency fails to provide requested disposition instructions within 120 days, items of equipment with a current per-unit fair market value in excess of $5,000 may be retained or sold. The Federal awarding agency is entitled to the Federal interest in the equipment, which is the amount calculated by multiplying the current market value or sale proceeds by the Federal agency’s participation in total project costs (2 CFR 200.313(e). While testing equipment acquisitions acquired using ESSER funds, instances were noted where equipment purchased and other capital projects were not added to the District’s records. Without proper controls over equipment requirements, there is an increased risk that the District is not in compliance with applicable federal regulations. Additionally, noncompliance could result in federal funding being reduced or taken away, or other sanctions imposed by the federal grantor agency. The District should establish (or perform existing) controls to include the required clauses of 2 CFR 200.313 to ensure equipment is being properly safeguarded and tracked. Further, the District should properly add the equipment acquisition purchased from ESSER funds to its capital asset records in accordance with federal guidelines.
Equipment means tangible personal property, including information technology systems, having a useful life of more than one year and a per-unit acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the capitalization level established by the non-Federal entity for financial statement purposes or $5,000 (2 CFR 200.1_Equipment). Title to equipment acquired by a non-Federal entity under grants and cooperative agreements vests in the non-Federal entity subject to certain obligations and conditions (2 CFR 200.313(a)). Non-Federal Entities Other Than States Non-Federal entities other than States must follow 2 CFR 200.313(c) through (e) which require that: 1. Equipment, including replacement equipment, be used in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by the Federal award or, when appropriate, under other Federal awards; however, the non-Federal entity must not encumber the equipment without prior approval of the Federal awarding agency (2 CFR 200.313(c) and (e)). 2. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property (2 CFR 200.313(d)(1)). 3. A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years (2 CFR 200.313(d)(2)). 4. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated (2 CFR 200.313(d)(3)). 5. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition (2 CFR 200.313(d)(4)). 6. If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return (2 CFR 200.313(d)(5)). 7. When original or replacement equipment acquired under a Federal award is no longer needed for a Federal program (whether the original project or program or other activities currently or previously supported by the Federal government), the non-Federal entity must request disposition instructions from the Federal awarding agency if required by the terms and conditions of the award. Items of equipment with a current per-unit fair market value of $5,000 or less may be retained, sold, or otherwise disposed of with no further obligation to the Federal awarding agency. If the Federal awarding agency fails to provide requested disposition instructions within 120 days, items of equipment with a current per-unit fair market value in excess of $5,000 may be retained or sold. The Federal awarding agency is entitled to the Federal interest in the equipment, which is the amount calculated by multiplying the current market value or sale proceeds by the Federal agency’s participation in total project costs (2 CFR 200.313(e). While testing equipment acquisitions acquired using ESSER funds, instances were noted where equipment purchased and other capital projects were not added to the District’s records. Without proper controls over equipment requirements, there is an increased risk that the District is not in compliance with applicable federal regulations. Additionally, noncompliance could result in federal funding being reduced or taken away, or other sanctions imposed by the federal grantor agency. The District should establish (or perform existing) controls to include the required clauses of 2 CFR 200.313 to ensure equipment is being properly safeguarded and tracked. Further, the District should properly add the equipment acquisition purchased from ESSER funds to its capital asset records in accordance with federal guidelines.
Equipment means tangible personal property, including information technology systems, having a useful life of more than one year and a per-unit acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the capitalization level established by the non-Federal entity for financial statement purposes or $5,000 (2 CFR 200.1_Equipment). Title to equipment acquired by a non-Federal entity under grants and cooperative agreements vests in the non-Federal entity subject to certain obligations and conditions (2 CFR 200.313(a)). Non-Federal Entities Other Than States Non-Federal entities other than States must follow 2 CFR 200.313(c) through (e) which require that: 1. Equipment, including replacement equipment, be used in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by the Federal award or, when appropriate, under other Federal awards; however, the non-Federal entity must not encumber the equipment without prior approval of the Federal awarding agency (2 CFR 200.313(c) and (e)). 2. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property (2 CFR 200.313(d)(1)). 3. A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years (2 CFR 200.313(d)(2)). 4. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated (2 CFR 200.313(d)(3)). 5. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition (2 CFR 200.313(d)(4)). 6. If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return (2 CFR 200.313(d)(5)). 7. When original or replacement equipment acquired under a Federal award is no longer needed for a Federal program (whether the original project or program or other activities currently or previously supported by the Federal government), the non-Federal entity must request disposition instructions from the Federal awarding agency if required by the terms and conditions of the award. Items of equipment with a current per-unit fair market value of $5,000 or less may be retained, sold, or otherwise disposed of with no further obligation to the Federal awarding agency. If the Federal awarding agency fails to provide requested disposition instructions within 120 days, items of equipment with a current per-unit fair market value in excess of $5,000 may be retained or sold. The Federal awarding agency is entitled to the Federal interest in the equipment, which is the amount calculated by multiplying the current market value or sale proceeds by the Federal agency’s participation in total project costs (2 CFR 200.313(e). While testing equipment acquisitions acquired using ESSER funds, instances were noted where equipment purchased and other capital projects were not added to the District’s records. Without proper controls over equipment requirements, there is an increased risk that the District is not in compliance with applicable federal regulations. Additionally, noncompliance could result in federal funding being reduced or taken away, or other sanctions imposed by the federal grantor agency. The District should establish (or perform existing) controls to include the required clauses of 2 CFR 200.313 to ensure equipment is being properly safeguarded and tracked. Further, the District should properly add the equipment acquisition purchased from ESSER funds to its capital asset records in accordance with federal guidelines.
Equipment means tangible personal property, including information technology systems, having a useful life of more than one year and a per-unit acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the capitalization level established by the non-Federal entity for financial statement purposes or $5,000 (2 CFR 200.1_Equipment). Title to equipment acquired by a non-Federal entity under grants and cooperative agreements vests in the non-Federal entity subject to certain obligations and conditions (2 CFR 200.313(a)). Non-Federal Entities Other Than States Non-Federal entities other than States must follow 2 CFR 200.313(c) through (e) which require that: 1. Equipment, including replacement equipment, be used in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by the Federal award or, when appropriate, under other Federal awards; however, the non-Federal entity must not encumber the equipment without prior approval of the Federal awarding agency (2 CFR 200.313(c) and (e)). 2. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property (2 CFR 200.313(d)(1)). 3. A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years (2 CFR 200.313(d)(2)). 4. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated (2 CFR 200.313(d)(3)). 5. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition (2 CFR 200.313(d)(4)). 6. If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return (2 CFR 200.313(d)(5)). 7. When original or replacement equipment acquired under a Federal award is no longer needed for a Federal program (whether the original project or program or other activities currently or previously supported by the Federal government), the non-Federal entity must request disposition instructions from the Federal awarding agency if required by the terms and conditions of the award. Items of equipment with a current per-unit fair market value of $5,000 or less may be retained, sold, or otherwise disposed of with no further obligation to the Federal awarding agency. If the Federal awarding agency fails to provide requested disposition instructions within 120 days, items of equipment with a current per-unit fair market value in excess of $5,000 may be retained or sold. The Federal awarding agency is entitled to the Federal interest in the equipment, which is the amount calculated by multiplying the current market value or sale proceeds by the Federal agency’s participation in total project costs (2 CFR 200.313(e). While testing equipment acquisitions acquired using ESSER funds, instances were noted where equipment purchased and other capital projects were not added to the District’s records. Without proper controls over equipment requirements, there is an increased risk that the District is not in compliance with applicable federal regulations. Additionally, noncompliance could result in federal funding being reduced or taken away, or other sanctions imposed by the federal grantor agency. The District should establish (or perform existing) controls to include the required clauses of 2 CFR 200.313 to ensure equipment is being properly safeguarded and tracked. Further, the District should properly add the equipment acquisition purchased from ESSER funds to its capital asset records in accordance with federal guidelines.
Finding Number: 2023‐001 Repeat Finding: Yes, 2022‐002 Program Names/Assistance Listing Titles: COVID‐19 Education Stabilization Fund; COVID‐19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W, 32.009 Federal Award Numbers: N/A, S425D200038, S425D210038, S425U210038, S425W210003, N/A Questioned Costs: N/A Federal Agency(ies): U.S. Department of Education, Federal Communications Commission Pass‐Through Agency(ies): Arizona Department of Education Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirements: Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria According to Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance requirements 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Condition The District did not have documentation to support that a physical inventory was performed and reconciled at least once in the past two years. Cause Due to a cyber security incident, physical inventory records could not be recovered. Effect The District was not in compliance with the requirements set forth by the federal government. Context The District did not maintain documentation for the most recent physical inventory in July 2022 due to data loss from a cyber security incident. The District last performed and reconciled a physical inventory in fiscal year 2015. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation The District should ensure that a physical inventory is performed and reconciled to asset records at least once every two years. Views of Responsible Officials See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2023‐001 Repeat Finding: Yes, 2022‐002 Program Names/Assistance Listing Titles: COVID‐19 Education Stabilization Fund; COVID‐19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W, 32.009 Federal Award Numbers: N/A, S425D200038, S425D210038, S425U210038, S425W210003, N/A Questioned Costs: N/A Federal Agency(ies): U.S. Department of Education, Federal Communications Commission Pass‐Through Agency(ies): Arizona Department of Education Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirements: Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria According to Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance requirements 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Condition The District did not have documentation to support that a physical inventory was performed and reconciled at least once in the past two years. Cause Due to a cyber security incident, physical inventory records could not be recovered. Effect The District was not in compliance with the requirements set forth by the federal government. Context The District did not maintain documentation for the most recent physical inventory in July 2022 due to data loss from a cyber security incident. The District last performed and reconciled a physical inventory in fiscal year 2015. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation The District should ensure that a physical inventory is performed and reconciled to asset records at least once every two years. Views of Responsible Officials See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2023‐001 Repeat Finding: Yes, 2022‐002 Program Names/Assistance Listing Titles: COVID‐19 Education Stabilization Fund; COVID‐19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W, 32.009 Federal Award Numbers: N/A, S425D200038, S425D210038, S425U210038, S425W210003, N/A Questioned Costs: N/A Federal Agency(ies): U.S. Department of Education, Federal Communications Commission Pass‐Through Agency(ies): Arizona Department of Education Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirements: Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria According to Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance requirements 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Condition The District did not have documentation to support that a physical inventory was performed and reconciled at least once in the past two years. Cause Due to a cyber security incident, physical inventory records could not be recovered. Effect The District was not in compliance with the requirements set forth by the federal government. Context The District did not maintain documentation for the most recent physical inventory in July 2022 due to data loss from a cyber security incident. The District last performed and reconciled a physical inventory in fiscal year 2015. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation The District should ensure that a physical inventory is performed and reconciled to asset records at least once every two years. Views of Responsible Officials See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2023‐001 Repeat Finding: Yes, 2022‐002 Program Names/Assistance Listing Titles: COVID‐19 Education Stabilization Fund; COVID‐19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W, 32.009 Federal Award Numbers: N/A, S425D200038, S425D210038, S425U210038, S425W210003, N/A Questioned Costs: N/A Federal Agency(ies): U.S. Department of Education, Federal Communications Commission Pass‐Through Agency(ies): Arizona Department of Education Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirements: Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria According to Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance requirements 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Condition The District did not have documentation to support that a physical inventory was performed and reconciled at least once in the past two years. Cause Due to a cyber security incident, physical inventory records could not be recovered. Effect The District was not in compliance with the requirements set forth by the federal government. Context The District did not maintain documentation for the most recent physical inventory in July 2022 due to data loss from a cyber security incident. The District last performed and reconciled a physical inventory in fiscal year 2015. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation The District should ensure that a physical inventory is performed and reconciled to asset records at least once every two years. Views of Responsible Officials See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2023‐001 Repeat Finding: Yes, 2022‐002 Program Names/Assistance Listing Titles: COVID‐19 Education Stabilization Fund; COVID‐19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W, 32.009 Federal Award Numbers: N/A, S425D200038, S425D210038, S425U210038, S425W210003, N/A Questioned Costs: N/A Federal Agency(ies): U.S. Department of Education, Federal Communications Commission Pass‐Through Agency(ies): Arizona Department of Education Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirements: Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria According to Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance requirements 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Condition The District did not have documentation to support that a physical inventory was performed and reconciled at least once in the past two years. Cause Due to a cyber security incident, physical inventory records could not be recovered. Effect The District was not in compliance with the requirements set forth by the federal government. Context The District did not maintain documentation for the most recent physical inventory in July 2022 due to data loss from a cyber security incident. The District last performed and reconciled a physical inventory in fiscal year 2015. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation The District should ensure that a physical inventory is performed and reconciled to asset records at least once every two years. Views of Responsible Officials See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2023‐001 Repeat Finding: Yes, 2022‐002 Program Names/Assistance Listing Titles: COVID‐19 Education Stabilization Fund; COVID‐19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W, 32.009 Federal Award Numbers: N/A, S425D200038, S425D210038, S425U210038, S425W210003, N/A Questioned Costs: N/A Federal Agency(ies): U.S. Department of Education, Federal Communications Commission Pass‐Through Agency(ies): Arizona Department of Education Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirements: Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria According to Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance requirements 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Condition The District did not have documentation to support that a physical inventory was performed and reconciled at least once in the past two years. Cause Due to a cyber security incident, physical inventory records could not be recovered. Effect The District was not in compliance with the requirements set forth by the federal government. Context The District did not maintain documentation for the most recent physical inventory in July 2022 due to data loss from a cyber security incident. The District last performed and reconciled a physical inventory in fiscal year 2015. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation The District should ensure that a physical inventory is performed and reconciled to asset records at least once every two years. Views of Responsible Officials See Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2023-002 EQUIPMENT AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425 Criteria 2 CFR 200.313(d) contains equipment management requirements which dictate property records entities must maintain and the need for procedures to adequately safeguard and maintain assets acquired with federal funding. Condition Sufficient and appropriate documentation did not exist to support a physical inventory had been completed for all assets once in the last two years. Cause The School does not have internal controls and procedures in place to ensure a physical inventory is completed at least every two years. Effect Failing to complete an inventory could result in inaccurate records of assets. Recommendation We recommend the School develop internal controls to ensure an inventory is completed at least every two years. Views of Responsible Officials The School’s Corrective Action Plan is included on pages 27.
FINDING 2023-002 EQUIPMENT AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425 Criteria 2 CFR 200.313(d) contains equipment management requirements which dictate property records entities must maintain and the need for procedures to adequately safeguard and maintain assets acquired with federal funding. Condition Sufficient and appropriate documentation did not exist to support a physical inventory had been completed for all assets once in the last two years. Cause The School does not have internal controls and procedures in place to ensure a physical inventory is completed at least every two years. Effect Failing to complete an inventory could result in inaccurate records of assets. Recommendation We recommend the School develop internal controls to ensure an inventory is completed at least every two years. Views of Responsible Officials The School’s Corrective Action Plan is included on pages 27.
SIGNIFICANT DEFICENCY and NONCOMPLIANCE Equipment/Real Property Management Condition: Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 2 Grants and Agreements, Subpart D Post Federal Award Requirements, Section 200.303 “the non-federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal aware that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” Condition: When investigating the controls and compliance related to equipment management, we became aware that the District does not have a inventory tracking managmenet system in place for non-technology items. Cause: The controls related to equipment maintenance for Education Stabilization Fund are non-existent. Effect: There is no internal control related to non-technology equipment maintenance. Recommendations: The Board of Directors, the Director and key positions of management should adequately document internal control procedures for equipment inventory, log maintenance, and dispositions requirements consistent with 2 CFR sections 200.313(c) through (e). Board should then periodically check that all procedures agreed upon are operational and effective, and adjust procedures as needed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding. See separate document for planned corrective actions.
SIGNIFICANT DEFICENCY and NONCOMPLIANCE Equipment/Real Property Management Condition: Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 2 Grants and Agreements, Subpart D Post Federal Award Requirements, Section 200.303 “the non-federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal aware that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” Condition: When investigating the controls and compliance related to equipment management, we became aware that the District does not have a inventory tracking managmenet system in place for non-technology items. Cause: The controls related to equipment maintenance for Education Stabilization Fund are non-existent. Effect: There is no internal control related to non-technology equipment maintenance. Recommendations: The Board of Directors, the Director and key positions of management should adequately document internal control procedures for equipment inventory, log maintenance, and dispositions requirements consistent with 2 CFR sections 200.313(c) through (e). Board should then periodically check that all procedures agreed upon are operational and effective, and adjust procedures as needed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding. See separate document for planned corrective actions.
SIGNIFICANT DEFICENCY and NONCOMPLIANCE Equipment/Real Property Management Condition: Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 2 Grants and Agreements, Subpart D Post Federal Award Requirements, Section 200.303 “the non-federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal aware that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” Condition: When investigating the controls and compliance related to equipment management, we became aware that the District does not have a inventory tracking managmenet system in place for non-technology items. Cause: The controls related to equipment maintenance for Education Stabilization Fund are non-existent. Effect: There is no internal control related to non-technology equipment maintenance. Recommendations: The Board of Directors, the Director and key positions of management should adequately document internal control procedures for equipment inventory, log maintenance, and dispositions requirements consistent with 2 CFR sections 200.313(c) through (e). Board should then periodically check that all procedures agreed upon are operational and effective, and adjust procedures as needed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding. See separate document for planned corrective actions.
Finding Number: 2023-002 AL Number and Title: Education Stabilization Fund – AL# 84.425 Federal Award Identification Number / Year: 2023 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Pass-Through Entity: Ohio Department of Education Repeat Finding from Prior Audit? No Noncompliance and Material Weakness 2 CFR § 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 CFR § 200.313(d) which requires that: Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: 1. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. 2. A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years. 3. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. 4. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. 5. If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. The School District purchased 6 buses at a total amount of $643,208 with funds from the ARP ESSER grant and due to deficiencies in inventory controls, failed to add the assets to the District inventory system. The lack of maintaining the required property records not only violates federal grant requirements but also increases the risk of noncompliance with grant requirements going undetected in a timely manner. The School District should review the Equipment Inventory System and make the proper adjustments to include all assets purchased with ARP ESSER Funds. Officials’ Response: See corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2023-002 AL Number and Title: Education Stabilization Fund – AL# 84.425 Federal Award Identification Number / Year: 2023 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Pass-Through Entity: Ohio Department of Education Repeat Finding from Prior Audit? No Noncompliance and Material Weakness 2 CFR § 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 CFR § 200.313(d) which requires that: Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: 1. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. 2. A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years. 3. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. 4. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. 5. If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. The School District purchased 6 buses at a total amount of $643,208 with funds from the ARP ESSER grant and due to deficiencies in inventory controls, failed to add the assets to the District inventory system. The lack of maintaining the required property records not only violates federal grant requirements but also increases the risk of noncompliance with grant requirements going undetected in a timely manner. The School District should review the Equipment Inventory System and make the proper adjustments to include all assets purchased with ARP ESSER Funds. Officials’ Response: See corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2023-002 AL Number and Title: Education Stabilization Fund – AL# 84.425 Federal Award Identification Number / Year: 2023 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Pass-Through Entity: Ohio Department of Education Repeat Finding from Prior Audit? No Noncompliance and Material Weakness 2 CFR § 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 CFR § 200.313(d) which requires that: Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: 1. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. 2. A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years. 3. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. 4. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. 5. If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. The School District purchased 6 buses at a total amount of $643,208 with funds from the ARP ESSER grant and due to deficiencies in inventory controls, failed to add the assets to the District inventory system. The lack of maintaining the required property records not only violates federal grant requirements but also increases the risk of noncompliance with grant requirements going undetected in a timely manner. The School District should review the Equipment Inventory System and make the proper adjustments to include all assets purchased with ARP ESSER Funds. Officials’ Response: See corrective action plan.
Criteria 2 CFR 200.313, Equipment , requires the following with respect to equipment purchased with Federal Funds: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. Condition: The District does not currently maintain a detailed accounting/list of its capital assets, including Federal assets. The District does not have a recent replacement cost valuation for insurance purposes. We consider this finding to be a material weakness in internal control over major programs. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The District has not updated or prepared a detailed listing of capital assets in recent years, but rather has relied upon the auditor to provided non-auditing services in this area. The District has not obtained an insurance valuation of its property in recent years. Effect: The District is out of compliance with Federal property regulations as a result of this condition. Cause: The cause of the condition is because the District has not contracted with any third parties to accomplish the task, nor has it allocated internal resources to the condition. Recommendation: We recommend that the District contract with a third party asset vendor or allocate internal business office resources to performing a detailed inventory and accounting of capital assets. We also recommend the District obtain an appraisal for insurance purposes to ensure that the District's property is appropriately insured in the event of loss. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding. Management is in the process of determining the most efficient way to handle this process and is evaluating the cost-benefit of implementing various processes and procedures.
Criteria 2 CFR 200.313, Equipment , requires the following with respect to equipment purchased with Federal Funds: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. Condition: The District does not currently maintain a detailed accounting/list of its capital assets, including Federal assets. The District does not have a recent replacement cost valuation for insurance purposes. We consider this finding to be a material weakness in internal control over major programs. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The District has not updated or prepared a detailed listing of capital assets in recent years, but rather has relied upon the auditor to provided non-auditing services in this area. The District has not obtained an insurance valuation of its property in recent years. Effect: The District is out of compliance with Federal property regulations as a result of this condition. Cause: The cause of the condition is because the District has not contracted with any third parties to accomplish the task, nor has it allocated internal resources to the condition. Recommendation: We recommend that the District contract with a third party asset vendor or allocate internal business office resources to performing a detailed inventory and accounting of capital assets. We also recommend the District obtain an appraisal for insurance purposes to ensure that the District's property is appropriately insured in the event of loss. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding. Management is in the process of determining the most efficient way to handle this process and is evaluating the cost-benefit of implementing various processes and procedures.
Criteria 2 CFR 200.313, Equipment , requires the following with respect to equipment purchased with Federal Funds: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. Condition: The District does not currently maintain a detailed accounting/list of its capital assets, including Federal assets. The District does not have a recent replacement cost valuation for insurance purposes. We consider this finding to be a material weakness in internal control over major programs. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The District has not updated or prepared a detailed listing of capital assets in recent years, but rather has relied upon the auditor to provided non-auditing services in this area. The District has not obtained an insurance valuation of its property in recent years. Effect: The District is out of compliance with Federal property regulations as a result of this condition. Cause: The cause of the condition is because the District has not contracted with any third parties to accomplish the task, nor has it allocated internal resources to the condition. Recommendation: We recommend that the District contract with a third party asset vendor or allocate internal business office resources to performing a detailed inventory and accounting of capital assets. We also recommend the District obtain an appraisal for insurance purposes to ensure that the District's property is appropriately insured in the event of loss. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding. Management is in the process of determining the most efficient way to handle this process and is evaluating the cost-benefit of implementing various processes and procedures.
Criteria 2 CFR 200.313, Equipment , requires the following with respect to equipment purchased with Federal Funds: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. Condition: The District does not currently maintain a detailed accounting/list of its capital assets, including Federal assets. The District does not have a recent replacement cost valuation for insurance purposes. We consider this finding to be a material weakness in internal control over major programs. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The District has not updated or prepared a detailed listing of capital assets in recent years, but rather has relied upon the auditor to provided non-auditing services in this area. The District has not obtained an insurance valuation of its property in recent years. Effect: The District is out of compliance with Federal property regulations as a result of this condition. Cause: The cause of the condition is because the District has not contracted with any third parties to accomplish the task, nor has it allocated internal resources to the condition. Recommendation: We recommend that the District contract with a third party asset vendor or allocate internal business office resources to performing a detailed inventory and accounting of capital assets. We also recommend the District obtain an appraisal for insurance purposes to ensure that the District's property is appropriately insured in the event of loss. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding. Management is in the process of determining the most efficient way to handle this process and is evaluating the cost-benefit of implementing various processes and procedures.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COVID-19 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND AND HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH - AL NUMBERS 84.425U AND 84.425W PASS-THROUGH NUMBER 3505 AUDIT PERIOD - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 2023-003. Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria or specific requirement: Property records should be maintained for equipment acquired with federal awards as specified in OMB 2 CFR section 200.313. Condition: A test of the COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund disbursements and walkthrough procedures revealed that three equipment items purchased with a cost greater than $1,000 each were not recorded in the District's equipment subsidiary ledger. The total cost of the equipment was $45,468. Cause: Lack of internal controls over the equipment subsidiary ledger. Effect or potential effect: The District's equipment subsidiary records were not accurate. Context: All equipment purchases (3) from the federal program were reviewed. The total population consisted of two invoices totaling $47,927 that contained three equipment items. Identification as a repeat finding: No Recommendation: The District should contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance regarding this matter and implement proper controls over program expenditures. Views of responsible officials: The District concurs with this finding. Deficiencies in the internal control activities adversely affected the District's ability to record program expenditures in the District's equipment subsidiary ledger. District management recognizes the importance of recording such expenditures so that these assets can accurately be traced over time.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COVID-19 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND AND HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH - AL NUMBERS 84.425U AND 84.425W PASS-THROUGH NUMBER 3505 AUDIT PERIOD - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 2023-003. Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria or specific requirement: Property records should be maintained for equipment acquired with federal awards as specified in OMB 2 CFR section 200.313. Condition: A test of the COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund disbursements and walkthrough procedures revealed that three equipment items purchased with a cost greater than $1,000 each were not recorded in the District's equipment subsidiary ledger. The total cost of the equipment was $45,468. Cause: Lack of internal controls over the equipment subsidiary ledger. Effect or potential effect: The District's equipment subsidiary records were not accurate. Context: All equipment purchases (3) from the federal program were reviewed. The total population consisted of two invoices totaling $47,927 that contained three equipment items. Identification as a repeat finding: No Recommendation: The District should contact the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for guidance regarding this matter and implement proper controls over program expenditures. Views of responsible officials: The District concurs with this finding. Deficiencies in the internal control activities adversely affected the District's ability to record program expenditures in the District's equipment subsidiary ledger. District management recognizes the importance of recording such expenditures so that these assets can accurately be traced over time.
2 CFR 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 CFR §200.313(d) which requires procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, at a minimum, meet the following requirements: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. (4) Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. (5) If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. The United States Department of Education (USDE) clarified in the 2023 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Compliance Supplement, "Any purchases with Education Stabilization Fund money in this category [minor remodeling] are subject to applicable inventory control, log maintenance, and disposition requirements consistent with Part 3, Section F, “Equipment/Real Property Management” of the Compliance Supplement." Due to the lack of an internal control(s) over inventory management for equipment and real property purchased from Federal grants, a school building renovation project for the School Based Health Center, in the amount of $374,154 paid from the COVID- 19 Education Stabilization Fund - AL #84.425C Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding was not added to the capital asset records of the School District. Noncompliance with the requirements of Federal grants may result in the loss of current or future federal funding and possible questioned costs in future audits. The School District should establish an internal control(s) over equipment and real property paid for from Federal grants to ensure that such assets with an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the School District’s capitalization threshold or $5,000, are added and maintained in the capital asset records until disposition.
2 CFR 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 CFR §200.313(d) which requires procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, at a minimum, meet the following requirements: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. (4) Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. (5) If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. The United States Department of Education (USDE) clarified in the 2023 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Compliance Supplement, "Any purchases with Education Stabilization Fund money in this category [minor remodeling] are subject to applicable inventory control, log maintenance, and disposition requirements consistent with Part 3, Section F, “Equipment/Real Property Management” of the Compliance Supplement." Due to the lack of an internal control(s) over inventory management for equipment and real property purchased from Federal grants, a school building renovation project for the School Based Health Center, in the amount of $374,154 paid from the COVID- 19 Education Stabilization Fund - AL #84.425C Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding was not added to the capital asset records of the School District. Noncompliance with the requirements of Federal grants may result in the loss of current or future federal funding and possible questioned costs in future audits. The School District should establish an internal control(s) over equipment and real property paid for from Federal grants to ensure that such assets with an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the School District’s capitalization threshold or $5,000, are added and maintained in the capital asset records until disposition.
2 CFR 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 CFR §200.313(d) which requires procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, at a minimum, meet the following requirements: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. (4) Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. (5) If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. The United States Department of Education (USDE) clarified in the 2023 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Compliance Supplement, "Any purchases with Education Stabilization Fund money in this category [minor remodeling] are subject to applicable inventory control, log maintenance, and disposition requirements consistent with Part 3, Section F, “Equipment/Real Property Management” of the Compliance Supplement." Due to the lack of an internal control(s) over inventory management for equipment and real property purchased from Federal grants, a school building renovation project for the School Based Health Center, in the amount of $374,154 paid from the COVID- 19 Education Stabilization Fund - AL #84.425C Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding was not added to the capital asset records of the School District. Noncompliance with the requirements of Federal grants may result in the loss of current or future federal funding and possible questioned costs in future audits. The School District should establish an internal control(s) over equipment and real property paid for from Federal grants to ensure that such assets with an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the School District’s capitalization threshold or $5,000, are added and maintained in the capital asset records until disposition.
2 CFR 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 CFR §200.313(d) which requires procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, at a minimum, meet the following requirements: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. (4) Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. (5) If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. The United States Department of Education (USDE) clarified in the 2023 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Compliance Supplement, "Any purchases with Education Stabilization Fund money in this category [minor remodeling] are subject to applicable inventory control, log maintenance, and disposition requirements consistent with Part 3, Section F, “Equipment/Real Property Management” of the Compliance Supplement." Due to the lack of an internal control(s) over inventory management for equipment and real property purchased from Federal grants, a school building renovation project for the School Based Health Center, in the amount of $374,154 paid from the COVID- 19 Education Stabilization Fund - AL #84.425C Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding was not added to the capital asset records of the School District. Noncompliance with the requirements of Federal grants may result in the loss of current or future federal funding and possible questioned costs in future audits. The School District should establish an internal control(s) over equipment and real property paid for from Federal grants to ensure that such assets with an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the School District’s capitalization threshold or $5,000, are added and maintained in the capital asset records until disposition.
WILLIAMSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS Year Ending June 30, 2023 SECTION III - FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS 1. FINDING NUMBER: 2023- 002 2. THIS FINDING IS: X New Repeat from Prior year? Year originally reported? 3. Federal Program Name and Year: COVID 19: Education Stabilization Fund (2022) 4. Project No.: 4998-E3 5. CFDA No.: 84.425U-COVID 19 6. Passed Through: Illinois State Board of Education 7. Federal Agency: Department of Education 8. Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements require that property records be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding of the property (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and the sales price of the property. (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1)) 9. Condition The District is not maintaining property records required by 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1). 10. Questioned Costs None 11. Context The inventory of equipment is material to the program. 12. Effect The District is not in compliance with Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. 13. Cause Documentation for equipment purchases is retained by the District; however, a comprehensive record of equipment purchased with Education Stabilization Funds is not maintained. 14. Recommendation The District should assign an employee, preferably with knowledge of applicable federal grant expenditures, to prepare and maintain the District's property records and ensure the listing is complete and meets the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.313(d)(1). 15. Management's response Management will implement the auditor's recommendation for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) - The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, part 200.313(d) states that the non-federal entity must maintain property records that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding, who holds title, the acquisition date, the cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Condition - The District did not maintain the proper property records as required under CFR Title 2, part 200.313(d). Questioned Costs - None. Context - The District maintained an inventory control list for property purchased with grant funds. However, the listing did not adequately identify categories for unique identification or serial number, funding source (including in-kind) and disposition of property date. Effect - Noncompliance with the federal award program's Equipment and Real Property Management occured. Cause - Management has not ensured compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management requirements. Recommendation - Management needs to expand their existing listing to include the required missing elements related to the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Management's response - There is no disagreement with this finding and the District will update the invenory control sheet to include all of the required elements to ensure the District is complying with the Equipment and Real Property compliance requirements.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) - The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, part 200.313(d) states that the non-federal entity must maintain property records that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding, who holds title, the acquisition date, the cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Condition - The District did not maintain the proper property records as required under CFR Title 2, part 200.313(d). Questioned Costs - None. Context - The District maintained an inventory control list for property purchased with grant funds. However, the listing did not adequately identify categories for unique identification or serial number, funding source (including in-kind) and disposition of property date. Effect - Noncompliance with the federal award program's Equipment and Real Property Management occured. Cause - Management has not ensured compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management requirements. Recommendation - Management needs to expand their existing listing to include the required missing elements related to the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Management's response - There is no disagreement with this finding and the District will update the invenory control sheet to include all of the required elements to ensure the District is complying with the Equipment and Real Property compliance requirements.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) - The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, part 200.313(d) states that the non-federal entity must maintain property records that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding, who holds title, the acquisition date, the cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Condition - The District did not maintain the proper property records as required under CFR Title 2, part 200.313(d). Questioned Costs - None. Context - The District maintained an inventory control list for property purchased with grant funds. However, the listing did not adequately identify categories for unique identification or serial number, funding source (including in-kind) and disposition of property date. Effect - Noncompliance with the federal award program's Equipment and Real Property Management occured. Cause - Management has not ensured compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management requirements. Recommendation - Management needs to expand their existing listing to include the required missing elements related to the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Management's response - There is no disagreement with this finding and the District will update the invenory control sheet to include all of the required elements to ensure the District is complying with the Equipment and Real Property compliance requirements.
Federal Assistance Number – Research and Development Cluster, Multiple Federal Grantors, Multiple Award Periods Criteria or Specific Requirement – Equipment and Real Property Management In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313, a non-federal entity must manage equipment that was procured through the use of federal funds by: maintaining property records, performing a physical inventory once every two years, controls must be implemented to safeguard against loss, and adequate maintenance procedures developed. Condition – During testing of equipment, a complete listing of all property and equipment purchased with federal funds with required information per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) was not maintained. A physical inventory of property and equipment was not completed in the past two years. Questioned Costs – None noted. Context – The Institute purchased two pieces of equipment totaling $142,986 during 2023. Both pieces of equipment were included in a detail listing of all equipment the Institute maintains. However, during further discussions with the Institute, they were unable to provide a complete listing of equipment purchased through the use of federal funds with all required information. Effect – Equipment purchased through the use of federal funds is not maintained or disposed of in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Cause – The Institute's misunderstanding of the requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – Policies and procedures should be modified to ensure that management understands the equipment policies and procedures outlined by the Uniform Guidance and that the Institute is in compliance. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – Management agrees with the stated finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.
Federal Assistance Number – Research and Development Cluster, Multiple Federal Grantors, Multiple Award Periods Criteria or Specific Requirement – Equipment and Real Property Management In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313, a non-federal entity must manage equipment that was procured through the use of federal funds by: maintaining property records, performing a physical inventory once every two years, controls must be implemented to safeguard against loss, and adequate maintenance procedures developed. Condition – During testing of equipment, a complete listing of all property and equipment purchased with federal funds with required information per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) was not maintained. A physical inventory of property and equipment was not completed in the past two years. Questioned Costs – None noted. Context – The Institute purchased two pieces of equipment totaling $142,986 during 2023. Both pieces of equipment were included in a detail listing of all equipment the Institute maintains. However, during further discussions with the Institute, they were unable to provide a complete listing of equipment purchased through the use of federal funds with all required information. Effect – Equipment purchased through the use of federal funds is not maintained or disposed of in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Cause – The Institute's misunderstanding of the requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – Policies and procedures should be modified to ensure that management understands the equipment policies and procedures outlined by the Uniform Guidance and that the Institute is in compliance. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – Management agrees with the stated finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.
Federal Assistance Number – Research and Development Cluster, Multiple Federal Grantors, Multiple Award Periods Criteria or Specific Requirement – Equipment and Real Property Management In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313, a non-federal entity must manage equipment that was procured through the use of federal funds by: maintaining property records, performing a physical inventory once every two years, controls must be implemented to safeguard against loss, and adequate maintenance procedures developed. Condition – During testing of equipment, a complete listing of all property and equipment purchased with federal funds with required information per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) was not maintained. A physical inventory of property and equipment was not completed in the past two years. Questioned Costs – None noted. Context – The Institute purchased two pieces of equipment totaling $142,986 during 2023. Both pieces of equipment were included in a detail listing of all equipment the Institute maintains. However, during further discussions with the Institute, they were unable to provide a complete listing of equipment purchased through the use of federal funds with all required information. Effect – Equipment purchased through the use of federal funds is not maintained or disposed of in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Cause – The Institute's misunderstanding of the requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – Policies and procedures should be modified to ensure that management understands the equipment policies and procedures outlined by the Uniform Guidance and that the Institute is in compliance. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – Management agrees with the stated finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.
Federal Assistance Number – Research and Development Cluster, Multiple Federal Grantors, Multiple Award Periods Criteria or Specific Requirement – Equipment and Real Property Management In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313, a non-federal entity must manage equipment that was procured through the use of federal funds by: maintaining property records, performing a physical inventory once every two years, controls must be implemented to safeguard against loss, and adequate maintenance procedures developed. Condition – During testing of equipment, a complete listing of all property and equipment purchased with federal funds with required information per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) was not maintained. A physical inventory of property and equipment was not completed in the past two years. Questioned Costs – None noted. Context – The Institute purchased two pieces of equipment totaling $142,986 during 2023. Both pieces of equipment were included in a detail listing of all equipment the Institute maintains. However, during further discussions with the Institute, they were unable to provide a complete listing of equipment purchased through the use of federal funds with all required information. Effect – Equipment purchased through the use of federal funds is not maintained or disposed of in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Cause – The Institute's misunderstanding of the requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – Policies and procedures should be modified to ensure that management understands the equipment policies and procedures outlined by the Uniform Guidance and that the Institute is in compliance. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – Management agrees with the stated finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.
Federal Assistance Number – Research and Development Cluster, Multiple Federal Grantors, Multiple Award Periods Criteria or Specific Requirement – Equipment and Real Property Management In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313, a non-federal entity must manage equipment that was procured through the use of federal funds by: maintaining property records, performing a physical inventory once every two years, controls must be implemented to safeguard against loss, and adequate maintenance procedures developed. Condition – During testing of equipment, a complete listing of all property and equipment purchased with federal funds with required information per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) was not maintained. A physical inventory of property and equipment was not completed in the past two years. Questioned Costs – None noted. Context – The Institute purchased two pieces of equipment totaling $142,986 during 2023. Both pieces of equipment were included in a detail listing of all equipment the Institute maintains. However, during further discussions with the Institute, they were unable to provide a complete listing of equipment purchased through the use of federal funds with all required information. Effect – Equipment purchased through the use of federal funds is not maintained or disposed of in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Cause – The Institute's misunderstanding of the requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – Policies and procedures should be modified to ensure that management understands the equipment policies and procedures outlined by the Uniform Guidance and that the Institute is in compliance. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – Management agrees with the stated finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.
Federal Assistance Number – Research and Development Cluster, Multiple Federal Grantors, Multiple Award Periods Criteria or Specific Requirement – Equipment and Real Property Management In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313, a non-federal entity must manage equipment that was procured through the use of federal funds by: maintaining property records, performing a physical inventory once every two years, controls must be implemented to safeguard against loss, and adequate maintenance procedures developed. Condition – During testing of equipment, a complete listing of all property and equipment purchased with federal funds with required information per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) was not maintained. A physical inventory of property and equipment was not completed in the past two years. Questioned Costs – None noted. Context – The Institute purchased two pieces of equipment totaling $142,986 during 2023. Both pieces of equipment were included in a detail listing of all equipment the Institute maintains. However, during further discussions with the Institute, they were unable to provide a complete listing of equipment purchased through the use of federal funds with all required information. Effect – Equipment purchased through the use of federal funds is not maintained or disposed of in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Cause – The Institute's misunderstanding of the requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – Policies and procedures should be modified to ensure that management understands the equipment policies and procedures outlined by the Uniform Guidance and that the Institute is in compliance. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – Management agrees with the stated finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.
Federal Assistance Number – Research and Development Cluster, Multiple Federal Grantors, Multiple Award Periods Criteria or Specific Requirement – Equipment and Real Property Management In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313, a non-federal entity must manage equipment that was procured through the use of federal funds by: maintaining property records, performing a physical inventory once every two years, controls must be implemented to safeguard against loss, and adequate maintenance procedures developed. Condition – During testing of equipment, a complete listing of all property and equipment purchased with federal funds with required information per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) was not maintained. A physical inventory of property and equipment was not completed in the past two years. Questioned Costs – None noted. Context – The Institute purchased two pieces of equipment totaling $142,986 during 2023. Both pieces of equipment were included in a detail listing of all equipment the Institute maintains. However, during further discussions with the Institute, they were unable to provide a complete listing of equipment purchased through the use of federal funds with all required information. Effect – Equipment purchased through the use of federal funds is not maintained or disposed of in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Cause – The Institute's misunderstanding of the requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – Policies and procedures should be modified to ensure that management understands the equipment policies and procedures outlined by the Uniform Guidance and that the Institute is in compliance. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – Management agrees with the stated finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.