FINDING 2022-002 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND (50000) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass through Entity: California Department of Education Program Names: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I, II, III (ESSER, ESSER II, ESSER III) (Assistance Listing 84.425, D, U) Criteria: Consistent with 2CFR Section 200.311 (real property), Section 200.313 (equipment), and Section 200.439 (equipment and other capital expenditures) Education Stabilization Funds may be used to purchase equipment. Capital expenditures for general and special purpose equipment purchases are subject to prior approval by the Department of Education or the pass-through entity. Condition: The District purchased numerous equipment items above the capital threshold for federal purchases but did not obtain approval from the California Department of Education. Questioned Costs: Purchases totaling $329,699.90 were made for equipment above the capital threshold without CDE approval. Context: The finding is limited to purchases above the capital threshold requiring approval. This is not a repeat finding. Cause: The District was unaware of the requirement. Effect: The funds spent on this purchase may be subject to review or return to the awarding agency. Recommendation: We recommend the District submit requests for approval for the equipment or find another allowable funding source for the purchases. CDE has stated that it will accept requests after the fact. Views of responsible officials: Staff and management will ensure that the District submits requests for approval for capital expenditures from the California Department of Education prior to purchases.
FINDING 2022-002 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND (50000) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass through Entity: California Department of Education Program Names: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I, II, III (ESSER, ESSER II, ESSER III) (Assistance Listing 84.425, D, U) Criteria: Consistent with 2CFR Section 200.311 (real property), Section 200.313 (equipment), and Section 200.439 (equipment and other capital expenditures) Education Stabilization Funds may be used to purchase equipment. Capital expenditures for general and special purpose equipment purchases are subject to prior approval by the Department of Education or the pass-through entity. Condition: The District purchased numerous equipment items above the capital threshold for federal purchases but did not obtain approval from the California Department of Education. Questioned Costs: Purchases totaling $329,699.90 were made for equipment above the capital threshold without CDE approval. Context: The finding is limited to purchases above the capital threshold requiring approval. This is not a repeat finding. Cause: The District was unaware of the requirement. Effect: The funds spent on this purchase may be subject to review or return to the awarding agency. Recommendation: We recommend the District submit requests for approval for the equipment or find another allowable funding source for the purchases. CDE has stated that it will accept requests after the fact. Views of responsible officials: Staff and management will ensure that the District submits requests for approval for capital expenditures from the California Department of Education prior to purchases.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
FINDING 2022-001 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls and Instance of Non-Compliance "See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table" Criteria: An institution must conduct a physical inventory of equipment and real property at least once every two years with results reconciled with the equipment records (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)). Condition/Context: In testing equipment and real property management, we requested from management support for their conduction of a physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. We noted management was unable to produce such records, as a physical inventory of federal equipment and real property had not been conducted within the required two-year period. Cause: There was a lapse in internal controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. Effect: The College did not timely conduct their physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds within the two-year period. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement a policy to monitor the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds at least once during each two-year period. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees there was a lapse in controls surrounding monitoring the physical inventory of equipment and real property acquired with federal funds. New and revised controls will be implemented to ensure a physical inventory of federally acquired equipment and real property is conducted within the required two-year period. These controls include performing this physical inventory at least annually to ensure the two-year requirement is met.
2022-003: Equipment and Real Property Management - Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance Federal Program Title and Year: Emergency Solutions Grant Program, 2021 ALN: 14.231 Federal Awarding Agency: HUD Pass-Through Entity: New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Pass-Through Identifying Number: 21-02-SES-EHA-001 Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, a non-federal entity must 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). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(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. Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of program property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years. Condition: The Organization was not able to provide an equipment listing tracking items purchased with federal funding nor did the Organization conduct a physical inventory. Cause: The Organization does not have policies and procedures to ensure that equipment purchases with federal funds is maintained and tracked and that the Organization is performing a physical inventory at a minimum of every two years. Effect: The Organization could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines. Questioned Costs: None noted. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend the Organization enhance the design of its control activities and policies and procedures should be developed to ensure physical inventories are taken at least once every two years and that they create a tool to assist in tracking and maintaining equipment purchased with federal funds.
2022-003: Equipment and Real Property Management - Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance Federal Program Title and Year: Emergency Solutions Grant Program, 2021 ALN: 14.231 Federal Awarding Agency: HUD Pass-Through Entity: New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Pass-Through Identifying Number: 21-02-SES-EHA-001 Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, a non-federal entity must 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). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(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. Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of program property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years. Condition: The Organization was not able to provide an equipment listing tracking items purchased with federal funding nor did the Organization conduct a physical inventory. Cause: The Organization does not have policies and procedures to ensure that equipment purchases with federal funds is maintained and tracked and that the Organization is performing a physical inventory at a minimum of every two years. Effect: The Organization could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines. Questioned Costs: None noted. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend the Organization enhance the design of its control activities and policies and procedures should be developed to ensure physical inventories are taken at least once every two years and that they create a tool to assist in tracking and maintaining equipment purchased with federal funds.
SECTION III - FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS 1. FINDING NUMBER: 2022- 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 (2021 & 2022) 4. Project No.: 4998-ER, E2 & E3 5. CFDA No.: 84.425D-COVID 19, 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's property records did not include the date purchased and serial numbers for equipment purchased with Education Stabilization Funding. 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 The District was not aware that the date purchased and serial numbers needed to be included in the property records. 14. Recommendation The District should assign an employee independent of the preparer, preferably with knowledge of applicable federal grant expenditures, to review the District's property records on a periodic basis to ensure the listing 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, 2023.
SECTION III - FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS 1. FINDING NUMBER: 2022- 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 (2021 & 2022) 4. Project No.: 4998-ER, E2 & E3 5. CFDA No.: 84.425D-COVID 19, 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's property records did not include the date purchased and serial numbers for equipment purchased with Education Stabilization Funding. 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 The District was not aware that the date purchased and serial numbers needed to be included in the property records. 14. Recommendation The District should assign an employee independent of the preparer, preferably with knowledge of applicable federal grant expenditures, to review the District's property records on a periodic basis to ensure the listing 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, 2023.
2022-010 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Material Weakness Federal Program Information Funding Agency: Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services ? National Institute of Health Federal Award Agreement Number: Not Applicable Award Year: Fiscal year 2022 Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 12.598, 47.050, 47.076, 84.031, and 93.859 Pass-through Agency: Not Applicable, Direct Program Pass-through Identification Number: Not Applicable, Direct Program Condition - The College was not able to provide an equipment listing tracking items purchased with federal funding nor did the College conduct a physical inventory.Criteria - Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of program property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years and per 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that the non-Federal entity must 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. Questioned Costs - Not applicable. Effect - The College could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines. Cause - The College does not have policies and procedures to ensure that equipment purchases with federal funds is maintained and tracked and that the College performing a physical inventory at a minimum of every two years.
2022-010 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Material Weakness Federal Program Information Funding Agency: Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services ? National Institute of Health Federal Award Agreement Number: Not Applicable Award Year: Fiscal year 2022 Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 12.598, 47.050, 47.076, 84.031, and 93.859 Pass-through Agency: Not Applicable, Direct Program Pass-through Identification Number: Not Applicable, Direct Program Condition - The College was not able to provide an equipment listing tracking items purchased with federal funding nor did the College conduct a physical inventory.Criteria - Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of program property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years and per 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that the non-Federal entity must 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. Questioned Costs - Not applicable. Effect - The College could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines. Cause - The College does not have policies and procedures to ensure that equipment purchases with federal funds is maintained and tracked and that the College performing a physical inventory at a minimum of every two years.
2022-010 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Material Weakness Federal Program Information Funding Agency: Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services ? National Institute of Health Federal Award Agreement Number: Not Applicable Award Year: Fiscal year 2022 Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 12.598, 47.050, 47.076, 84.031, and 93.859 Pass-through Agency: Not Applicable, Direct Program Pass-through Identification Number: Not Applicable, Direct Program Condition - The College was not able to provide an equipment listing tracking items purchased with federal funding nor did the College conduct a physical inventory.Criteria - Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of program property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years and per 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that the non-Federal entity must 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. Questioned Costs - Not applicable. Effect - The College could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines. Cause - The College does not have policies and procedures to ensure that equipment purchases with federal funds is maintained and tracked and that the College performing a physical inventory at a minimum of every two years.
2022-010 ? Equipment and Real Property Management ? Material Weakness Federal Program Information Funding Agency: Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services ? National Institute of Health Federal Award Agreement Number: Not Applicable Award Year: Fiscal year 2022 Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 12.598, 47.050, 47.076, 84.031, and 93.859 Pass-through Agency: Not Applicable, Direct Program Pass-through Identification Number: Not Applicable, Direct Program Condition - The College was not able to provide an equipment listing tracking items purchased with federal funding nor did the College conduct a physical inventory.Criteria - Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), a physical inventory of program property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every 2 years and per 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that the non-Federal entity must 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. Questioned Costs - Not applicable. Effect - The College could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines. Cause - The College does not have policies and procedures to ensure that equipment purchases with federal funds is maintained and tracked and that the College performing a physical inventory at a minimum of every two years.
FINDING 2022-010 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: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. The School Corporation paid $4,173,474 for roof improvements at five locations. These capital improvements were not added to a detailed listing of capital assets that 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 the use and condition of the property. In addition, a physical inventory had not been taken in the past two years. Assets were not properly safeguarded and maintained. 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: "(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, 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 lease once every two years. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 38 GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (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 Management had not established a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective system of internal controls enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2022-010 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: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. The School Corporation paid $4,173,474 for roof improvements at five locations. These capital improvements were not added to a detailed listing of capital assets that 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 the use and condition of the property. In addition, a physical inventory had not been taken in the past two years. Assets were not properly safeguarded and maintained. 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: "(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, 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 lease once every two years. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 38 GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (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 Management had not established a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective system of internal controls enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2022-010 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: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. The School Corporation paid $4,173,474 for roof improvements at five locations. These capital improvements were not added to a detailed listing of capital assets that 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 the use and condition of the property. In addition, a physical inventory had not been taken in the past two years. Assets were not properly safeguarded and maintained. 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: "(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, 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 lease once every two years. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 38 GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (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 Management had not established a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective system of internal controls enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2022-010 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: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. The School Corporation paid $4,173,474 for roof improvements at five locations. These capital improvements were not added to a detailed listing of capital assets that 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 the use and condition of the property. In addition, a physical inventory had not been taken in the past two years. Assets were not properly safeguarded and maintained. 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: "(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, 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 lease once every two years. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 38 GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (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 Management had not established a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective system of internal controls enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2022-010 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: 84.425C, 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425C200018, S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. The School Corporation paid $4,173,474 for roof improvements at five locations. These capital improvements were not added to a detailed listing of capital assets that 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 the use and condition of the property. In addition, a physical inventory had not been taken in the past two years. Assets were not properly safeguarded and maintained. 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: "(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, 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 lease once every two years. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 38 GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) (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 Management had not established a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective system of internal controls enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.