Finding 2023-005 – REPORTING Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control/Noncompliance. Program: ALN 93.493 Congressional Directives Criteria: Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.328(c), “The recipient or subrecipient must submit financial reports as required by the Federal award.” According to the closeout requirements of the Federal award, recipients must, “Reconcile financial expenditures to the reported total disbursement and charges in PMS.” Condition: The CMHSP did not reconcile financial expenditures shown in the Federal Financial Report to the total disbursement and charges in PMS. Cause: This condition was caused by an insufficient internal control process for review and approval of grant reports. Effect: Federal share of expenditures listed on the Federal Financial Report were overstated by $361,981. Questioned Cost: None. Context: Amounts received as Federal reimbursement, as detailed in PMS, were supported by the books and records of the CMHSP. However, the final report of expenditures was overstated by $361,981. Recommendation: We recommend that the CMHSP review their internal controls and make necessary changes to ensure that reports adhere to the grant requirements. Management’s Resp: We are in agreement with this finding.
Federal Agency: U. S. Department of Treasury AL No.: 21.027 Program Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Area: Reporting Repeat Finding from Prior Audit? No Questioned Cost: $0.00 Criteria: Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.328, recipients of federal grants must submit performance reports that document project progress. These reports should compare actual accomplishments to established goals, explain any delays, and outline corrective actions. For construction projects, additional reporting is required, including project schedules, completion percentages, quality control documentation, and related materials. Additionally, 31 CFR Section 35.4(c) mandates that recipients of federal funds submit periodic reports as required by the awarding agency. Recipients must maintain accurate records supporting financial and performance reports and provide additional information upon request to ensure compliance with federal requirements. As specified in the grant award, recipients must submit quarterly progress reports by the end of the month following each quarter. Condition: For all four quarters, CUC prepared the quarterly reports; however, no assurance was provided as to whether the reports were submitted on time. Cause: The inability to confirm the timely submission of the reports stems from a lack of internal processes or tracking mechanisms to ensure that reports are submitted by the required deadlines. There was no systematic follow-up or verification to ensure compliance with reporting deadlines. Effect: The failure to ensure the timely submission of quarterly reports impacts the federal agency’s ability to effectively monitor and assess the project’s progress. It also creates a risk of noncompliance with federal guidelines, which could lead to delays in funding, increased scrutiny from the awarding agency, and potential administrative penalties. Recommendation: CUC should implement the following corrective actions: 1. Establish and enforce internal controls to ensure the timely preparation and submission of monthly progress reports. 2. Assign responsibility to a designated compliance officer to monitor and verify compliance with reporting requirements. 3. Develop a tracking system to document the submission and review of reports. 4. Provide training to project managers and relevant personnel on reporting obligations under 2 CFR 200.328 and 31 CFR35.4(c). 5. Implement corrective action steps for future noncompliance, including escalation procedures for late or missing reports. Views of the Officials: CUC’s response is documented in the corrective action plan.
Criteria Per 2 CFR §200.328 and §200.302 of the Uniform Guidance, recipients of federal awards must submit performance and financial reports in a timely manner, ensure reports are accurate and reconcilable to financial records, and maintain documentation of internal controls including review procedures. Condition The Organization was unable to provide adequate documentary evidence that it complied with the reporting requirements of the Uniform Guidance. We noted that some reports were not submitted before the stated deadline. In addition, some adjustments were required to reconcile the amounts reported to the federal awarding agencies with the Organization’s accounting records. Cause The Organization’s system of internal control, including control activities, was inadequate to ensure timely submission of required reports or facilitate a reconciliation of reported amounts to the Organization’s accounting records. Additionally, the Organization was unable to provide documentary evidence that reports were reviewed by the appropriate personnel prior to their submission. Effect The lack of supervisory review of the required reports increases the risk of material noncompliance with the reporting requirements set forth in the Uniform Guidance. Furthermore, certain information reported to federal awarding agencies for the fiscal year under audit may be inaccurate or inconsistent with the Organization’s underlying accounting records. Questioned Costs None Context We performed procedures to test the Organization’s reporting practices related to federal awards. We selected a sample of required financial and performance reports submitted to federal awarding agencies for testing. The objective was to verify whether reports were submitted timely, accurately reflected accounting data, and included evidence of management review. During the testing, we were unable to obtain sufficient and appropriate documentary evidence to corroborate the Organization’s compliance with reporting requirements. Recommendation We recommend that management establishes and implements policies that provide for documentary evidence of review of reports required by federal awards by appropriate individuals to ensure the timely submission of required reports. In addition, we recommend that the Organization establishes controls to reconcile the data reported to federal awarding agencies to the Organization’s underlying accounting records. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
2023-004 – Department of the Interior Federal Program Name: Natural Resource Stewardship - Pass-Through Agency: N/A Assistance Listing Number: 15.944 Federal Award Identification Year: 2023 Award Period: 10/01/2022 – 09/30/2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria: 2 CFR 200.328 - Unless otherwise approved by OMB, the Federal awarding agency must solicit only the OMB-approved governmentwide data elements for collection of financial information (at time of publication the Federal Financial Report or such future, OMB approved, governmentwide data elements available from the OMB designated standards lead. This information must be collected with the frequency required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award, but no less frequently than annually nor= more frequently than quarterly except in unusual circumstances, for example where more frequent reporting is necessary for the effective monitoring of the Federal award or could significantly affect program outcomes, and preferably in coordination with performance reporting. 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) -Requirements state that the non-Federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the Federal awarding agency or passthrough entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: For the reports submitted to the National Park Service, there was not documented review and approval of the submission by management. Context: Internal controls need to be formally documented as well as have support and authorization. With no authorization or proof that the internal control was completed, we cannot rely on the controls. Effect: Not having internal controls formalized and documented can lead to higher risk of noncompliance and misreporting. Cause: Internal controls are not formalized or documented. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that CIES modifies its internal control policies for general review and approval of the reporting requirements set forth by the criteria listed above. Management’s Views: See separate corrective action plan.
FEDERAL PROGRAM ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS ON THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS AWARD NUMBERS ALL AWARDS COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT ACTIVITIES ALLOWED OR UNALLOWED TYPE OF FINDING MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE AND MATERIAL WEAKNESS CRITERIA Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR 200 §200.302, Financial Management, establishes that: “(a) Each State must expend and account for the Federal award in accordance with State laws and procedures for expending and accounting for the State's funds. All recipient and subrecipient financial management systems, including records documenting compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award, must be sufficient to permit the preparation of reports required by the terms and conditions; and tracking expenditures to establish that funds have been used in accordance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. (See § 200.450). (b) The recipient's and subrecipient's financial management system must provide for the following (see §§ 200.334, 200.335, 200.336, and 200.337): (1) Identification of all Federal awards received and expended and the Federal programs under which they were received. Federal program and Federal award identification must include, as applicable, the Assistance Listings title and number, Federal award identification number, year the Federal award was issued, and name of the Federal agency or pass-through entity. (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. When a Federal agency or pass-through entity requires reporting on an accrual basis from a recipient or subrecipient that maintains its records other than on an accrual basis, the recipient or subrecipient must not be required to establish an accrual accounting system. This recipient or subrecipient may develop accrual data for its reports based on an analysis of the documentation on hand. (3) Maintaining records that sufficiently identify the amount, source, and expenditure of Federal funds for Federal awards. These records must contain information necessary to identify Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, as well as assets, expenditures, income, and interest. All records must be supported by source documentation. … (6) Written procedures to implement the requirements of § 200.305. (7) Written procedures for determining the allowability of costs in accordance with subpart E and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” STATEMENT OF CONDITION As part of our understanding of internal controls and compliance testing regarding activities allowed or unallowed, we obtained a procedures manual. We found the following deficiencies: • The Center provided written internal control procedures over federal funds management. We observed that the policy didn’t include any detail of procedures, just a general requirement. In addition, the policy does not identify the personnel responsible for the processes to establish segregation of duties. • We selected a sample of 10 (number of disbursements selected) federal funds disbursed and noted that invoices are not marked as they are paid. • From the sample of federal funds disbursed, no evidence was found of approval or verification of allowability of the disbursement, proper segregation of duties, or accountability. • The Center lacks an adequate process to provide regular training to staff on Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, general documentation, acquisitions levels, formal agreements with vendors, vendor selections guidelines and best practices, required documentation regarding grant requirements and other internal best practices. QUESTIONED COSTS No questioned costs identified. PERSPECTIVE INFORMATION This is a systematic deficiency. After conducting personnel interviews, we were able to identify procedures for validating the payments. The person told us that after a need to purchase goods or services is identified by the centers, the entity Administrator requests authorization from the President. The President validates with the external accounting firm that the expense category is included in the approved budget and that funds are available before approving the payment. Procedures and internal controls manuals should provide for and ensure the segregation of duties. STATEMENT OF CAUSE The Center didn't have adequate internal controls in place, or documentation that presented adequate segregation of duties and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, no internal controls were documented that supported proper accountability of funds. POSSIBLE ASSERTED EFFECT The Center could incur in unallowable costs or activities and not be able to prevent or detect a transaction that doesn't comply with the Federal regulation. IDENTIFICATION OF REPEAT FINDING No reported as prior audit finding. RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend that management establish an adequate internal controls process that identifies documentation, personnel responsible and authorizations. In addition, we recommend management to update established written procedures and internal controls manuals to provide and document the segregation of duties related to the activities allowed or unallowed compliance requirement.
Assistance Listing, Federal Agency, and Program Name - 21.027, U.S. Department of the Treasury, COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Federal Award Identification Number and Year - 38080710K, 2022 Pass-through Entity - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Finding Type - Material weakness and material noncompliance with laws and regulations Repeat Finding - No Criteria - Per 2 CFR 200.303, the recipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should align with the 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 (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.403, except where otherwise authorized by statute, in order to be allowable under Federal awards, costs must be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), incurred during the approved budget period, and adequately documented. Per 2 CFR 200.510, the auditee must prepare a schedule of federal expenditures (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with § 200.502. Per 2 CFR 200.328, the funding agency establishes the financial reporting basis of accounting. Based on the reimbursement certificate template required by the passthrough funding agency, the recipient should report expenditures from expense activity, as well as cash or in-kind matching contributions where applicable. Condition - Management lacked adequate controls at the transaction level to ensure compliance with activities allowed or unallowed, allowable cost principles, and period of performance, which resulted in the improper inclusion of duplicate costs and costs from a prior fiscal period. Further, a lack of effective controls over financial reporting and over preparation of the SEFA resulted in management reporting activity on a cash basis, inconsistent with the basis of reporting established in Note 1 and with requirements established by the passthrough funding agency. Questioned Costs - $109,149 If Questioned Costs Are Not Determinable, Description of Why Known Questioned Costs Were Undetermined or Otherwise Could Not Be Reported - N/A Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed - Questioned costs totaling $49,754 represent a duplicate invoice found as the result of compliance testing. An additional $59,395 of costs were identified during compliance testing from invoices for goods or services received during fiscal year 2022. Context - During a walkthrough of management's processes and controls, we noted management did not have controls in place at the invoice level for 2 of the 3 vendors charged to the program during the fiscal period under audit to ensure compliance with activities allowed or unallowed, allowable cost principles, or period of performance. As the result of compliance testing, we identified 1 invoice in the amount of $49,754 out of 60 samples that was a duplicate transaction of another sample. As the result of compliance testing, we identified 7 out of 60 transactions totaling $59,395 incurred during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Through discussions with management and in an effort to reconcile the SEFA to underlying general ledger expenditure activity incurred during the fiscal period under audit, we noted that the amount on the SEFA reflected cash reimbursed by IDPH and not expenditures incurred during the fiscal period. In addition, for 2 of the 4 quarterly financial reports selected for testing, we noted that amounts requested for reimbursement for those periods were overstated by approximately $217,000 in aggregate, in relation to the underlying expenditure activity incurred at the time of the submission of the financial report to and request for reimbursement from IDPH. Cause and Effect - A lack of effective controls over the preparation of the SEFA could result in material inaccuracies to the SEFA. A lack of effective controls at the transaction level resulted in noncompliance with accounting principles, duplicate charges to the program, and questioned costs. A lack of effective controls over financial reporting resulted in noncompliance with reporting requirements and an inaccurate reflection of activity incurred during the period reported. Recommendation - We recommend management implement effective controls at the transaction level to ensure costs are allowable under the terms and conditions of the grant agreement have not been duplicated within the population of costs charged to the program and are in compliance with cost principles outlined within the Uniform Guidance. In addition, we recommend that management review the Uniform Guidance and grant agreements carefully to understand the required basis of accounting and to implement an effective set of controls to ensure compliance with these requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan - Management has implemented a new review and oversight process related to the process for the grant submissions in question.
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS Financial Statement Findings and Questioned Costs September 30, 2023 Comment #2023-002 INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION, GRANT CLOSE OUT AND COMPLIANCE WITH RELATED PROVISIONS OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS SHOULD BE IMPROVED HEAD START AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM FAL # 93.600 AND 64.003 Condition: As part of our auditing procedures, we assisted in the preparation of the financial statements, related disclosures, and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards of the Authority. The preparation of these financial statements is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, is the responsibility of the grantee. The authoritative and regulatory standards states in summary, that management should authorize, process, reconcile and close-out each grant and contract in a timely manner to ensure proper accounting and reporting of such activity in accordance with the specific professional standards and regulatory requirements. The close-out process is designed to reduce the risk of errors, fraud, material misstatement of financial and compliance reporting and recognition of expenditures (or revenue) in the proper period. We noted that the current system of internal controls over financial statements and compliance is not designed to ensure that the objectives are achieved. Further, the capacity and experience of the current staff does not allow for adequate analysis of grants and contracts, proper allocations of shared costs and support services provided, grantor receivables, accounts payable, deferred revenue, and the reconciliation of bank accounts accurately and in a timely manner. This resulted in adjustments necessary to properly present the financial statements and disclosures of the Authority as of September 30, 2023. We also noted significant weaknesses in internal controls over personnel payroll and the processing, maintaining and reconciling payroll activity to the general ledger and external regulatory reporting (IRS Form 941's, IRS Form 990 filings, state filings, etc.) Therefore, the risk exists that grant receivables and/or cash from the various programs are not recorded properly during the reporting period (interim and annually). This condition also makes it difficult to prepare accurate external reports required by the various funding sources in a timely manner (i.e. SF-425). The SEFA may exclude pertinent information required by the Uniform Guidance. The systemic cause appears to be the untimely resignation of key personnel, a lack of personnel with the skills, knowledge, and experience with grant accounting and a weakness in the overall system of internal accounting controls and monitoring. Context: Review of internal control structure of the Authority’s in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Criteria: Controls should be in place to ensure that financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and GAS. The auditee shall prepare financial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows for the fiscal year audited. The auditee shall also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements. [2 CFR §200.510(a) and (b)] (Continued) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§200.327 Financial reporting and 200.328 Monitoring and reporting program performance [2 CFR §200.302(b)(2)]. When applicable to a single audit, the auditor must report as audit findings, significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over major programs (2 CFR §200.516(a)). In addition, Government Auditing Standards require auditors to report as findings significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting identified during the audit. Effect: The risk exists that financial statements, the SEFA and other accounts and disclosures (including cash, fixed assets, grant-related receivables, deferred revenue, allocations, and cash) may not be recorded properly during the reporting period (interim and annually) and that errors may not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. This condition may also make it difficult for the Authority to prepare accurate and timely external reports required by various regulatory agencies and funding sources (for example, the SF-425, where applicable) and may increase the risk of noncompliance with grant and contract requirements. Cause: The cause appears to be, which may include one or more of the following: untimely resignation or turnover of key personnel; limited availability of personnel with sufficient training and experience in nonprofit and grant accounting and related compliance reporting; changes in systems and/or processes that were not accompanied by commensurate controls; and policies and procedures not being followed consistently throughout the year. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority strengthen internal controls over the month-end and year-end financial reporting close process and grant/contract closeout activities. At a minimum, the Authority should: 1. Assign qualified personnel (internal staff and/or qualified third-party support under appropriate management oversight) to perform and document key monthly close procedures, including timely bank reconciliations, review of receivables and deferred revenue, review of grant activity, and review/approval of journal entries. 2. Implement and document supervisory review controls over the preparation of financial statements, related disclosures, and the SEFA, including review of significant estimates, allocations, and reconciliations. 3. Establish a compliance calendar and documented procedures to support timely, accurate external regulatory reporting, including IRS Forms 941, IRS Form 990, Form 5500, applicable state filings, and grantor reports such as the SF-425 and other State department filings, where applicable. 4. Provide targeted training and/or hire/retain personnel with appropriate nonprofit and grant accounting experience, including Uniform Guidance reporting requirements, commensurate with the Authority’s size and complexity. (Continued) 5. Update and consistently follow written accounting policies and procedures, including documented reviews and retention of support for key controls. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We concur with this finding - Management is in the process of assessing the organizational structure and capacity to provide adequate financial reporting. With Board review and approval of the Authority’s financial funding sources, the Authority will hire additional fiscal clerk to further support financial requirements and segregation of duties to ensure adequate internal controls are fully implemented. The CFO will have the overall responsibility of properly reconciling and closing out the accounting system and grant activity each month in an efficient and timely manner to eliminate the risk of significant errors occurring. Budget-to-actual schedules will be an integral part of the grant accountant analyst’s basic responsibilities. The fiscal policies and procedures will be updated with the enhancements implemented within the fiscal department. Staff will be trained on revised policies and procedures and Uniform Guidance regulations. All enhancements will be implemented by September 30, 2026.
Condition The required Annual Project and Expenditure (P & E) Report was submitted late. The report required for the year ended March 31, 2023, was due on April 30, 2023. Criteria 2 CFR 200.328 and 31 CFR section 35.4(c) required financial and performance reporting information. The information must be collected with the frequency required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award, but no less frequently than annually nor more frequently than quarterly except in unusual circumstances, for example where more frequent reporting is necessary for the effective monitoring of the Federal award or could significantly affect program outcomes, and preferably in coordination with performance reporting. Context We request the report submitted during the fiscal year to be audited and observed the report was submitted after the due date. Cause The Municipality failed in submission of the required report on time due to lack of knowledge of requisites and instructions about the completion of the report. Effect The Municipality cannot comply with federal regulations; the evaluation of the federal funds use cannot be observed and monitored by the Agency. The situation could affect the program outcomes. Questioned Costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality maintain the schedule of the due date of required reports.
Condition The required Annual Project and Expenditure (P & E) Report was submitted late. The report required for the year ended March 31, 2023, was due on April 30, 2023. Criteria 2 CFR 200.328 and 31 CFR section 35.4(c) required financial and performance reporting information. The information must be collected with the frequency required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award, but no less frequently than annually nor more frequently than quarterly except in unusual circumstances, for example where more frequent reporting is necessary for the effective monitoring of the Federal award or could significantly affect program outcomes, and preferably in coordination with performance reporting. Context We request the report submitted during the fiscal year to be audited and observed the report was submitted after the due date. Cause The Municipality failed in submission of the required report on time due to lack of knowledge of requisites and instructions about the completion of the report. Effect The Municipality cannot comply with federal regulations; the evaluation of the federal funds use cannot be observed and monitored by the Agency. The situation could affect the program outcomes. Questioned Costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality maintain the schedule of the due date of required reports.
2023-003 Department of Justice and State of South Dakota Department of Public Safety FFAL #16.575, 2022-COMBO-00022 Crime Victim Assistance Reporting Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a) establishes that the auditee must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provide assurance that the entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the conditions of the federal award. 2 CFR 200.327 and 2 CFR 200.328 require the auditee to collect financial information and monitor its activities under federal awards to assure compliance with applicable federal requirements and performance expectations are being achieved and report these items in accordance with the program requirements. Condition: The Victims’ Service final financial report was not completed and submitted until requested by the auditors. Cause: There was a lapse in the Organization’s internal control process ensuring reporting requirements were fulfilled timely. Effect: Lack of compliance with designed internal controls over reporting could result in the Organization reporting incorrect or incomplete information. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context/Sampling: A nonstatistical sample of 6 reports out of 10 reports. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend management review internal control procedures over reporting to ensure reporting requirements are completed and submitted timely.
Finding: 2023-002 Program Affected: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) (AL Number 84.425E) Finding Type: Significant deficiency on internal control Criteria: The HEERF I, II, and III funding came with various requirements instituted by the CARES Act, CRRSAA, and ARP and then further defined by the US Department of Education (ED). The ED exercised its reporting authority under 2 CFR section 200.328 and 2 CFR section 200.329 to define three reporting requirements for the HEERF program funds, which include 1) public reporting on the (a)(1) Student Aid Portion; 2) public reporting on the (a)(1) Institutional Portion (a)(2) and (a)(3) subprograms (Quarterly Reporting Form), as applicable; and 3) the annual report. These reporting requirements stipulate specific guidelines regarding when, how, and what information is to be reported on quarterly and the annual reports. Condition: Per review of the University’s annual report, we noted three instances where the amounts and information reported did not agree to the internal records. Issues noted included incorrect amounts and information posted for the Emergency Financial Aid grants, monitoring and suppressing coronavirus, and total of institutional annual expenditures. Cause: Reporting requirements posted by the Department of Education for HEERF program funds have continuously changed with the intent to be made clearer with each subsequent revision. However, it is difficult to draw conclusions on some of the reporting guidance. There were not adequate controls nor review processes in place to monitor the reporting requirements issued by the Department of Education to ensure the annual report was posted accurately. Effect: The effect or possible effect is that the University may be determined ineligible to receive future HEERF program funding. Additionally, the program does not have accurate information regarding how HEERF program funds were expended by the University. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Controls should be established to allow for a second detailed review of all reporting of HEERF program funds by an official extensively familiar with the reporting requirements published by the Department of Education and other regulators. Auditee's Response: The reports will be monitored more closely going forward. See attached corrective action plan.
Department of Education COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) – Assistance Listing #84.425E, #84.425F #2023-003 – Major Federal Award Finding – Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance This is a repeat of prior year finding #2022-003. Conditions: We noted during testing of two quarterly reports and one annual report required under the HEERF program that the two quarterly reports selected for testing were not filed timely. There were also no review procedures in place surrounding these quarterly reports. In addition, some inaccuracies were noted within the annual reporting. Criteria: Federal regulations 2 CFR Section 200.328 - 200.329 provide that required reporting under the federal program must be completed timely and accurately. The quarterly reports for institutional and student aid are required to be updated and posted to the website within 10 days of the end of the quarter. Segregation of duties is also a key element of internal controls, including controls over compliance, and involves processes whereby the activities of one employee are reviewed or checked by the activities of another individual, and avoids one employee having the ability to perform a transaction or process from beginning to end. Cause/Context: The University did not meet the reporting deadline requirements set forth by the Department of Education for the HEERF program. Only one individual was involved in the reporting process for the quarterly reports. There is a higher likelihood of errors going undetected in the absence of monitoring and review. Inaccuracies were noted in the amounts reported in the 2022 calendar annual report for HEERF student disbursements and institutional expenditures. Recommendation: Management should review the University’s practices related to reporting under the HEERF program to ensure that reports are submitted timely and that more than one individual is involved in the reporting process. Management should also submit a revision of the HEERF calendar 2022 annual report once the reporting portal is reopened by the Department of Education. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The University agrees with the recommendations put forth by the auditors. The University will submit a revised report for the 2022 calendar year and will put a procedure in place to ensure that all reports are reviewed prior to submission. See also attached Corrective Action Plan.
Department of Education COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) – Assistance Listing #84.425E, #84.425F #2023-003 – Major Federal Award Finding – Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance This is a repeat of prior year finding #2022-003. Conditions: We noted during testing of two quarterly reports and one annual report required under the HEERF program that the two quarterly reports selected for testing were not filed timely. There were also no review procedures in place surrounding these quarterly reports. In addition, some inaccuracies were noted within the annual reporting. Criteria: Federal regulations 2 CFR Section 200.328 - 200.329 provide that required reporting under the federal program must be completed timely and accurately. The quarterly reports for institutional and student aid are required to be updated and posted to the website within 10 days of the end of the quarter. Segregation of duties is also a key element of internal controls, including controls over compliance, and involves processes whereby the activities of one employee are reviewed or checked by the activities of another individual, and avoids one employee having the ability to perform a transaction or process from beginning to end. Cause/Context: The University did not meet the reporting deadline requirements set forth by the Department of Education for the HEERF program. Only one individual was involved in the reporting process for the quarterly reports. There is a higher likelihood of errors going undetected in the absence of monitoring and review. Inaccuracies were noted in the amounts reported in the 2022 calendar annual report for HEERF student disbursements and institutional expenditures. Recommendation: Management should review the University’s practices related to reporting under the HEERF program to ensure that reports are submitted timely and that more than one individual is involved in the reporting process. Management should also submit a revision of the HEERF calendar 2022 annual report once the reporting portal is reopened by the Department of Education. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The University agrees with the recommendations put forth by the auditors. The University will submit a revised report for the 2022 calendar year and will put a procedure in place to ensure that all reports are reviewed prior to submission. See also attached Corrective Action Plan.
Type of Finding – Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Condition/Context – Internal control procedures over reporting requirements did not ensure compliance with federal awards. The reports prepared by the Director of Grant Compliance and Procurement are not reviewed and approved before being submitted. Criteria – In accordance with Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.328(i) requires that an entity implements control over the performance and financial reporting. 2 CFR 200.303(a) requires an entity to establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the award in compliance with Federal statutes. Cause – Clerical oversight. Effect – Noncompliance with the Compliance Supplement and Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding – No Questioned Costs – None Recommendation – The Organization implements a review and approval process over the performance and financial reports. View of Responsible Officials - There is no disagreement with the audit findings.
Type of Finding – Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Condition/Context – Internal control procedures over reporting requirements did not ensure compliance with federal awards. The reports prepared by the Director of Grant Compliance and Procurement are not reviewed and approved before being submitted. Criteria – In accordance with Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.328(i) requires that an entity implements control over the performance and financial reporting. 2 CFR 200.303(a) requires an entity to establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the award in compliance with Federal statutes. Cause – Clerical oversight. Effect – Noncompliance with the Compliance Supplement and Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding – No Questioned Costs – None Recommendation – The Organization implements a review and approval process over the performance and financial reports. View of Responsible Officials - There is no disagreement with the audit findings.
Type of Finding – Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Condition/Context – Internal control procedures over reporting requirements did not ensure compliance with federal awards. The reports prepared by the Director of Grant Compliance and Procurement are not reviewed and approved before being submitted. Criteria – In accordance with Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.328(i) requires that an entity implements control over the performance and financial reporting. 2 CFR 200.303(a) requires an entity to establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the award in compliance with Federal statutes. Cause – Clerical oversight. Effect – Noncompliance with the Compliance Supplement and Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding – No Questioned Costs – None Recommendation – The Organization implements a review and approval process over the performance and financial reports. View of Responsible Officials - There is no disagreement with the audit findings.
2023-001 Internal Control over Compliance and Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)) Information on the Major Federal Program: Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Assistance Listing Number: 97.024 Federal Assistance Listing Name: Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Pass-through Awards under the Uniform Guidance Requirements: Pass-through Entity Award Name Award Period The United Way SE Family Center DC Phase 39 November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way SE Family Center DC ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Mont. Co Family Center Phase 39 November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Mont. Co Family Center ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Parish Partners PG Co Phase 39 November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Parish Partners PG Co ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Parish Partners Calvert Co ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Parish Partners Charles Co ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Angel’s Watch Charles Co ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way St. Josephine’s Shelter DC ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Adam’s Place Shelter DC ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way SMFB ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way SCC Food Pantry Phase 39 November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way SCC Food Pantry ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Phase HR22 April 13, 2022 to July 7, 2022 Criteria: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR part 200) Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” The schedule must provide total Federal awards expended for each individual Federal program. In accordance with §200.302 Financial Management, a non-Federal entity's financial management systems, including records documenting compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award, must be sufficient to permit the preparation of reports required by general and program-specific terms and conditions; and the tracing of funds to a level of expenditures adequate to establish that such funds have been used according to the Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: (1) Identification, in its accounts, of all Federal awards received and expended and the Federal programs under which they were received. (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §200.327 Financial Reporting and §200.328 Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance. (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for Federally-funded activities. (4) Effective control over, and accountability for, all funds, property, and other assets.
2023-001 Internal Control over Compliance and Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)) Information on the Major Federal Program: Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Assistance Listing Number: 97.024 Federal Assistance Listing Name: Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Pass-through Awards under the Uniform Guidance Requirements: Pass-through Entity Award Name Award Period The United Way SE Family Center DC Phase 39 November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way SE Family Center DC ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Mont. Co Family Center Phase 39 November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Mont. Co Family Center ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Parish Partners PG Co Phase 39 November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Parish Partners PG Co ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Parish Partners Calvert Co ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Parish Partners Charles Co ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Angel’s Watch Charles Co ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way St. Josephine’s Shelter DC ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Adam’s Place Shelter DC ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way SMFB ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way SCC Food Pantry Phase 39 November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way SCC Food Pantry ARPAR November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The United Way Phase HR22 April 13, 2022 to July 7, 2022 Criteria: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR part 200) Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” The schedule must provide total Federal awards expended for each individual Federal program. In accordance with §200.302 Financial Management, a non-Federal entity's financial management systems, including records documenting compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award, must be sufficient to permit the preparation of reports required by general and program-specific terms and conditions; and the tracing of funds to a level of expenditures adequate to establish that such funds have been used according to the Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: (1) Identification, in its accounts, of all Federal awards received and expended and the Federal programs under which they were received. (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §200.327 Financial Reporting and §200.328 Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance. (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for Federally-funded activities. (4) Effective control over, and accountability for, all funds, property, and other assets.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The grant agreements require quarterly cumulative expenditure reports and a final completion report, consistent with the financial reporting provisions of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR section 200.328). Condition: Quarterly cumulative expenditure reports and the final completion reports, which are typically due within 30 days of the period end, were materially accurate but were filed late, as noted below: ‐ ESSER I: 9/30/22 expenditures were filed 1/23/23 ‐ ESSER II: 12/31/22 expenditures were filed 7/27/23; 3/31/23 expenditures were filed 7/28/23 ‐ Community Partnership: 12/31/22 expenditures were filed 7/13/23; 3/31/23 expenditures were filed 7/15/23 Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: Late quarterly expenditure report submissions were also noted on several other federal grant programs, including Title I and Title III grants, in which reports were filed up to 12 months past the respective due dates. Effect: As these grants operate on a reimbursement basis, the District taxpayers had to carry the costs of the program for far longer than necessary. The District was unable to reconcile grant expenditures recorded in the general ledger with those that were to be claimed under these grants during the year, putting the District at risk of submitting claims for duplicated expenditures or of not claiming eligible expenditures. Cause: The District did not have internal controls in place or allocate adequate resources to ensure timely grant reporting could be achieved. Recommendation: The District should implement internal controls over grant expenditure reporting and allocate adequate resources to ensure that all eligible grant expenditures are appropriately submitted for reimbursement in a timely manner. Management's response: See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2023-001 Federal Program: COVID-19 ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A, 2023 Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.425U Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting – Final Expenditure Report Pass-through Entity: Ohio Department of Education Repeat Finding: No Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance – Reporting of Final Expenditure Report Criteria: 2 C.F.R. § 3474.1 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Education for 2 C.F.R. § 200.302(b)(2) which states, in part, the financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in § 200.328. 2 C.F.R. § 200.328 states, in part, this information must be collected with the frequency required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award, but no less frequently than annually nor more frequently than quarterly except in unusual circumstances, for example where more frequent reporting is necessary for the effective monitoring of the Federal award or could significantly affect program outcomes, and preferably in coordination with performance reporting. 2 C.F.R. § 200.344(a) states, in part, a subrecipient must submit to the pass-through entity, no later than 90 calendar days (or an earlier date as agreed upon by the pass-through entity and subrecipient) after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance, and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Ohio Department of Education Grants Manual requires a final expenditure report (FER) to be submitted to show how grant funds were expended during the grant period for each project immediately after all financial obligations have been liquidated. FERs are to be submitted by September 30. Condition: The Academy did not start and submit the FER until October 3, 2022, three days after the deadline of September 30, 2022. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed: N/A Context: Auditor reviewed the FER via CCIP and noted the Academy did not start and submit the FER until October 3, 2022, which was three days after the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause and Effect: The Academy did not have procedures in place to review and submit the Final Expenditure Report timely. As a result, the Academy filed the Final Expenditure Report after the required due date. Recommendation: We recommend that the Academy implement a process to ensure that the Final Expenditure Report is filed by the required due date. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding – Reporting, Immunization Cooperative Agreements, Assistance Listing Number 93.268, 2021- 2022 Award Year, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria or Specific Requirement The Federal awarding agency must solicit only the OMB-approved governmentwide data elements for collection of financial information. This information must be collected with the frequency required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award, but no less frequently than annually nor more frequently than quarterly except in unusual circumstances, for example where more frequent reporting is necessary for the effective monitoring of the Federal award or could significantly affect program outcomes, and preferably in coordination with performance reporting (2 CFR Section 200.328). Condition and Context The Organization is required to prepare and submit annual SF-425 Federal Financial Reports. During the fiscal year, one SF-425 annual report was required to be filed for the September 30, 2021 to September 29, 2022 grant period. We noted that the Cash Receipts and Disbursements on lines 10a and b, and the Federal share of expenditures on line 10e and unobligated balance of Federal funds on line 10h were incorrectly reported and not in agreement with the actual amounts reported in the Organization’s underlying accounting records. We did test Federal draw requests as part of our Uniform Guidance testing and noted that expenditures reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and cash received and disbursed for this federal award were correct and supported by underlying documentation. No discrepancies in expenditures or cash activity were identified in the Organization’s accounting system but, rather, just the reporting of the figures in SF-425 was incorrect. Cause The Federal share of expenditures was not correctly entered based on the underlying expenditure detail. Effect Federal form SF-425 contained incorrect information that did not agree to the actual underlying expenditures. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Questioned Costs None Recommendation We recommend that management review their processes for preparing and reviewing forms such as the SF-425 to ensure that the cash and expenditures activity for the grant period being reported on agrees with the Organization’s underlying accounting system balances and activity. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions See Corrective Action Plan.
2023-004 – Reporting – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Program Name: Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Student Aid Portion, Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Institutional Portion, Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Federal Award Number: P425E200777, P425F201298, P425L200234 Award Year: 2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21 Criteria – Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act 18004(e) and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 314(e) institutions that received funds under HEERF I and HEERF II are required to submit a report to the secretary on how the school used its HEERF funds. While the American Rescue Plan did not explicitly identify procedures by which institutions must report on their uses of HEERF grant funds, the Department of Education exercises this reporting authority under 2 CFR section 200.328 and 2 CFR section 200.329. Condition/context – A sample of 5 special reports from the population of 5 special reports was selected. Two of the quarterly reports were not posted timely. In addition, the University could not provide consistent institutional records for the data included in the reports nor could they provide support that the reports were reviewed prior to posting. Three of the four quarterly reports were corrected based on the audit procedures performed, the University did not properly identify these as “corrected” upon posting to the University website. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Questioned costs – None. Cause/effect – Due to the turnover in the business office, the University did not post its quarterly reports timely and was unable to provide consistent institutional records for the data included in the reports or documented review of the reports prior to posting. The lack of support for data reported and documented review results in a material noncompliance with the reporting compliance requirement. Repeat finding – Yes, 2022-005 Recommendation – We recommend the University update previously posted reports to accurately reflect the actual expenditures during the time period covered by the report. We recommend each report be posted to the University’s website on separate documents by quarter and should not be cumulative. We also recommend the University implement a process to ensure the submission dates and publication dates are maintained to ensure compliance with the reporting due dates and that the data submitted in the reports is properly supported by institutional records. Lastly, we recommend each report be properly reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that the review be documented with a signature and date. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions – Heritage University will update the previously posted reports to accurately reflect the actual expenditures during FY21, FY22 & FY23 on the University’s website by quarter. Going further, it will be the Grant accountant’s practice that the submission dates and publication dates are maintained and documented with reporting due dates. All documents will be reviewed and approved by the VP of Administration/CFO with dated signatures.
2023-004 – Reporting – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Program Name: Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Student Aid Portion, Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Institutional Portion, Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Federal Award Number: P425E200777, P425F201298, P425L200234 Award Year: 2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21 Criteria – Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act 18004(e) and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 314(e) institutions that received funds under HEERF I and HEERF II are required to submit a report to the secretary on how the school used its HEERF funds. While the American Rescue Plan did not explicitly identify procedures by which institutions must report on their uses of HEERF grant funds, the Department of Education exercises this reporting authority under 2 CFR section 200.328 and 2 CFR section 200.329. Condition/context – A sample of 5 special reports from the population of 5 special reports was selected. Two of the quarterly reports were not posted timely. In addition, the University could not provide consistent institutional records for the data included in the reports nor could they provide support that the reports were reviewed prior to posting. Three of the four quarterly reports were corrected based on the audit procedures performed, the University did not properly identify these as “corrected” upon posting to the University website. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Questioned costs – None. Cause/effect – Due to the turnover in the business office, the University did not post its quarterly reports timely and was unable to provide consistent institutional records for the data included in the reports or documented review of the reports prior to posting. The lack of support for data reported and documented review results in a material noncompliance with the reporting compliance requirement. Repeat finding – Yes, 2022-005 Recommendation – We recommend the University update previously posted reports to accurately reflect the actual expenditures during the time period covered by the report. We recommend each report be posted to the University’s website on separate documents by quarter and should not be cumulative. We also recommend the University implement a process to ensure the submission dates and publication dates are maintained to ensure compliance with the reporting due dates and that the data submitted in the reports is properly supported by institutional records. Lastly, we recommend each report be properly reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that the review be documented with a signature and date. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions – Heritage University will update the previously posted reports to accurately reflect the actual expenditures during FY21, FY22 & FY23 on the University’s website by quarter. Going further, it will be the Grant accountant’s practice that the submission dates and publication dates are maintained and documented with reporting due dates. All documents will be reviewed and approved by the VP of Administration/CFO with dated signatures.
2023-004 – Reporting – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Program Name: Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Student Aid Portion, Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Institutional Portion, Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Federal Award Number: P425E200777, P425F201298, P425L200234 Award Year: 2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21 Criteria – Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act 18004(e) and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 314(e) institutions that received funds under HEERF I and HEERF II are required to submit a report to the secretary on how the school used its HEERF funds. While the American Rescue Plan did not explicitly identify procedures by which institutions must report on their uses of HEERF grant funds, the Department of Education exercises this reporting authority under 2 CFR section 200.328 and 2 CFR section 200.329. Condition/context – A sample of 5 special reports from the population of 5 special reports was selected. Two of the quarterly reports were not posted timely. In addition, the University could not provide consistent institutional records for the data included in the reports nor could they provide support that the reports were reviewed prior to posting. Three of the four quarterly reports were corrected based on the audit procedures performed, the University did not properly identify these as “corrected” upon posting to the University website. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Questioned costs – None. Cause/effect – Due to the turnover in the business office, the University did not post its quarterly reports timely and was unable to provide consistent institutional records for the data included in the reports or documented review of the reports prior to posting. The lack of support for data reported and documented review results in a material noncompliance with the reporting compliance requirement. Repeat finding – Yes, 2022-005 Recommendation – We recommend the University update previously posted reports to accurately reflect the actual expenditures during the time period covered by the report. We recommend each report be posted to the University’s website on separate documents by quarter and should not be cumulative. We also recommend the University implement a process to ensure the submission dates and publication dates are maintained to ensure compliance with the reporting due dates and that the data submitted in the reports is properly supported by institutional records. Lastly, we recommend each report be properly reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that the review be documented with a signature and date. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions – Heritage University will update the previously posted reports to accurately reflect the actual expenditures during FY21, FY22 & FY23 on the University’s website by quarter. Going further, it will be the Grant accountant’s practice that the submission dates and publication dates are maintained and documented with reporting due dates. All documents will be reviewed and approved by the VP of Administration/CFO with dated signatures.
Finding: 2023-002 Program Affected: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) (AL Number 84.425E) Finding Type: Significant deficiency on internal control Criteria: The HEERF I, II, and III funding came with various requirements instituted by the CARES Act, CRRSAA, and ARP and then further defined by the US Department of Education (ED). The ED exercised its reporting authority under 2 CFR section 200.328 and 2 CFR section 200.329 to define three reporting requirements for the HEERF program funds, which include 1) public reporting on the (a)(1) Student Aid Portion; 2) public reporting on the (a)(1) Institutional Portion (a)(2) and (a)(3) subprograms (Quarterly Reporting Form), as applicable; and 3) the annual report. These reporting requirements stipulate specific guidelines regarding when, how, and what information is to be reported on quarterly and the annual reports. Condition: Per review of the University’s annual report, we noted three instances where the amounts and information reported did not agree to the internal records. Issues noted included incorrect amounts and information posted for the Emergency Financial Aid grants, monitoring and suppressing coronavirus, and total of institutional annual expenditures. Cause: Reporting requirements posted by the Department of Education for HEERF program funds have continuously changed with the intent to be made clearer with each subsequent revision. However, it is difficult to draw conclusions on some of the reporting guidance. There were not adequate controls nor review processes in place to monitor the reporting requirements issued by the Department of Education to ensure the annual report was posted accurately. Effect: The effect or possible effect is that the University may be determined ineligible to receive future HEERF program funding. Additionally, the program does not have accurate information regarding how HEERF program funds were expended by the University. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Controls should be established to allow for a second detailed review of all reporting of HEERF program funds by an official extensively familiar with the reporting requirements published by the Department of Education and other regulators. Auditee's Response: The reports will be monitored more closely going forward. See attached corrective action plan.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Number: 84.425D Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were complied, prepared, and submitted by the Assistant Superintendent of Schools without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Furthermore, the reported data on two of the reports, as noted below, could not be traced back to records that accumulate or summarize the data; therefore, the accuracy and completeness of the reports could not be verified. ESSER I, Year 3 Report The key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Salaries," was not able to be verified to the School Corporation's records. Additionally, the key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Benefits," was understated by $16. ESSER II, Year 2 Report The key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Salaries," was understated by $288,199. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, some data could not be traced back to the underlying records. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure all reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program funds are accurate and complete. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Number: 84.425D Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were complied, prepared, and submitted by the Assistant Superintendent of Schools without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Furthermore, the reported data on two of the reports, as noted below, could not be traced back to records that accumulate or summarize the data; therefore, the accuracy and completeness of the reports could not be verified. ESSER I, Year 3 Report The key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Salaries," was not able to be verified to the School Corporation's records. Additionally, the key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Benefits," was understated by $16. ESSER II, Year 2 Report The key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Salaries," was understated by $288,199. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, some data could not be traced back to the underlying records. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure all reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program funds are accurate and complete. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Number: 84.425D Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were complied, prepared, and submitted by the Assistant Superintendent of Schools without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Furthermore, the reported data on two of the reports, as noted below, could not be traced back to records that accumulate or summarize the data; therefore, the accuracy and completeness of the reports could not be verified. ESSER I, Year 3 Report The key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Salaries," was not able to be verified to the School Corporation's records. Additionally, the key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Benefits," was understated by $16. ESSER II, Year 2 Report The key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Salaries," was understated by $288,199. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, some data could not be traced back to the underlying records. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure all reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program funds are accurate and complete. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Number: 84.425D Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were complied, prepared, and submitted by the Assistant Superintendent of Schools without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Furthermore, the reported data on two of the reports, as noted below, could not be traced back to records that accumulate or summarize the data; therefore, the accuracy and completeness of the reports could not be verified. ESSER I, Year 3 Report The key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Salaries," was not able to be verified to the School Corporation's records. Additionally, the key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Benefits," was understated by $16. ESSER II, Year 2 Report The key line item, "Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) Uses - Personnel Services - Salaries," was understated by $288,199. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, some data could not be traced back to the underlying records. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 MILL CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure all reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program funds are accurate and complete. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The reports were prepared by one employee without an oversight, review, or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Data for four of the six reports tested during the audit period could not be traced to the records that accumulated and summarized the data. The following errors were identified when tracing key line items to supporting documentation: ESSER I - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety - Supplies' was understated by $12,522, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was overstated $19. ESSER II - Year I Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was understated by $20,536, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $1,321. ESSER II - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety Uses - Supplies' was understated by $5,764, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs Uses (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $264. ESSER III - Year II Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $141, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $75,303. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to four of the six reports filed. 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). . . ." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records and key line items were misstated. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are supported by the records and key line items are accurate. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The reports were prepared by one employee without an oversight, review, or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Data for four of the six reports tested during the audit period could not be traced to the records that accumulated and summarized the data. The following errors were identified when tracing key line items to supporting documentation: ESSER I - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety - Supplies' was understated by $12,522, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was overstated $19. ESSER II - Year I Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was understated by $20,536, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $1,321. ESSER II - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety Uses - Supplies' was understated by $5,764, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs Uses (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $264. ESSER III - Year II Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $141, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $75,303. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to four of the six reports filed. 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). . . ." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records and key line items were misstated. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are supported by the records and key line items are accurate. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The reports were prepared by one employee without an oversight, review, or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Data for four of the six reports tested during the audit period could not be traced to the records that accumulated and summarized the data. The following errors were identified when tracing key line items to supporting documentation: ESSER I - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety - Supplies' was understated by $12,522, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was overstated $19. ESSER II - Year I Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was understated by $20,536, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $1,321. ESSER II - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety Uses - Supplies' was understated by $5,764, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs Uses (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $264. ESSER III - Year II Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $141, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $75,303. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to four of the six reports filed. 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). . . ." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records and key line items were misstated. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are supported by the records and key line items are accurate. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The reports were prepared by one employee without an oversight, review, or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Data for four of the six reports tested during the audit period could not be traced to the records that accumulated and summarized the data. The following errors were identified when tracing key line items to supporting documentation: ESSER I - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety - Supplies' was understated by $12,522, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was overstated $19. ESSER II - Year I Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was understated by $20,536, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $1,321. ESSER II - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety Uses - Supplies' was understated by $5,764, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs Uses (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $264. ESSER III - Year II Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $141, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $75,303. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to four of the six reports filed. 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). . . ." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records and key line items were misstated. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are supported by the records and key line items are accurate. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The reports were prepared by one employee without an oversight, review, or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Data for four of the six reports tested during the audit period could not be traced to the records that accumulated and summarized the data. The following errors were identified when tracing key line items to supporting documentation: ESSER I - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety - Supplies' was understated by $12,522, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was overstated $19. ESSER II - Year I Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was understated by $20,536, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $1,321. ESSER II - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety Uses - Supplies' was understated by $5,764, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs Uses (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $264. ESSER III - Year II Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $141, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $75,303. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to four of the six reports filed. 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). . . ." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records and key line items were misstated. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are supported by the records and key line items are accurate. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The reports were prepared by one employee without an oversight, review, or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Data for four of the six reports tested during the audit period could not be traced to the records that accumulated and summarized the data. The following errors were identified when tracing key line items to supporting documentation: ESSER I - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety - Supplies' was understated by $12,522, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was overstated $19. ESSER II - Year I Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was understated by $20,536, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $1,321. ESSER II - Year II Report 'Addressing Physical Health and Safety Uses - Supplies' was understated by $5,764, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs Uses (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $264. ESSER III - Year II Report 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Personnel Services - Salaries' was overstated $141, and 'Meeting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs (Excluding Mental Health Supports) - Supplies' was understated by $75,303. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to four of the six reports filed. 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). . . ." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records and key line items were misstated. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are supported by the records and key line items are accurate. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2021-004. Condition and Context Annual Data Report The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors. The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13, 2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023. Reimbursement Requests The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction, of errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 26 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost. As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested. Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 27 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2021-004. Condition and Context Annual Data Report The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors. The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13, 2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023. Reimbursement Requests The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction, of errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 26 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost. As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested. Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 27 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2021-004. Condition and Context Annual Data Report The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors. The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13, 2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023. Reimbursement Requests The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction, of errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 26 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost. As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested. Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 27 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2021-004. Condition and Context Annual Data Report The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors. The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13, 2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023. Reimbursement Requests The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction, of errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 26 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost. As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested. Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 27 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2021-004. Condition and Context Annual Data Report The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors. The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13, 2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023. Reimbursement Requests The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction, of errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 26 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost. As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested. Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 27 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding related to Annual Data Reports from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2021-004. Condition and Context Annual Data Report The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. The annual data reports were prepared by the Treasurer and reviewed by a second knowledgeable individual; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction of errors. The School Corporation was required to submit six Annual Data Reports during the audit period. The three Annual Data Reports for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, were not submitted in a timely manner. The reports were to be submitted to the IDOE by May 13, 2022, but the School Corporation did not submit the reports until March 16, 2023. Reimbursement Requests The School Corporation completes reimbursement requests on a periodic basis. The reimbursement requests are prepared by the Treasurer utilizing various ledger reports and are reviewed by a second knowledgeable employee; however, this process did not allow for the prevention, or detection and correction, of errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 26 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) While gaining an understanding of how the School Corporation spent its COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund award, various issues with reimbursement requests were noted. The issues identified at that time revealed that the School Corporation submitted reimbursement requests for and received reimbursements for four invoices, twice which resulted an extra $50,000 in grant funds being claimed. Additionally, three reimbursement requests tested did not agree with supporting documentation which resulted in $6,071 being reimbursed that was not supported by the School Corporation's records. The $56,071 is considered a questioned cost. As a result of these errors, we determined that reimbursement requests should be tested. Therefore, a sample of 8 reimbursement requests were selected from the population of 49 for testing. No additional errors were noted in the 8 reimbursement requests tested. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue that occurred throughout the audit period; the noncompliance was limited to the reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following: . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 27 CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, reports were not timely submitted to the IDOE, and reimbursement requests were not supported by the School Corporation's underlying accounting records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs Known questioned of $56,071 were identified as noted in the Condition and Context. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure reports are submitted timely and supporting documentation is used and retained for reimbursement requests. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
2023–010 REPORTING Federal Program Information: Federal Agency and Program Name Assistance Listing # U.S. Department of the Interior Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) 15.252, Grant Award S16AF20058, Grant Award S18AF20000, Grant Award S19AF20000, Grant Award S19AF20020, Grant Award S20AF20008, Grant Award S20AF20038, Grant Award S20AF20094, Grant Award S21AF10040, Grant Award S22AF00013, Grant Award S22AF00039, Grant Award S23AF00013, Grant Award S23AF00059, Grant Award S23AF00107 Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 2 CFR 200.303 requires that a 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 and the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). 2 CFR 200.302(b)(2) “Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329.” Condition: The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (the Department) is responsible for preparing the SF-425 and SF-425A. There were errors in reporting on the SF-425 reports where receipts and disbursements reported did not agree to the underlying data used to prepare the reports. In addition, the Department did not file the SF-425A reports as required. There were no internal controls in place surrounding review and approval of the financial reports. Cause: The Department does not have adequate internal controls and policies and procedures in place to ensure that reports contain accurate financial information and are submitted as required. Effect or Potential Effect: The Department is not reporting accurate information for the SF-425 reports and is not submitting the SF-425A reports causing them not to be in compliance with federal reporting requirements over financial reports. Questioned Costs: Unknown Context: We selected five SF-425 reports for testing and noted errors in all the reports. We selected five SF-425A reports for testing and noted the reports were not filed. Total federal expenditures for the AMLR Grants program were $29,631,143 for the year ended June 30, 2023. Identification as a Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the Department strengthen internal controls and policies and procedures over financial reporting to ensure they are in compliance with federal reporting requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Maters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period, the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports; however, a single employee prepared and submitted the reports without evidence of a review, or oversight process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Additionally, for the ESSER I, Year 2 report, the "Total Mandatory Subgrant Amount Expended in Current Reporting Period" was not supported by the School Corporation's records. Actual expenditures from a report provided by the School Corporation did not tie to the amount submitted for the Annual Performance Reporting. The key line item was determined to be overstated by $80,342. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER I, Year 2 report. 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, the amounts reported were not supported by the School Corporation's records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Maters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period, the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports; however, a single employee prepared and submitted the reports without evidence of a review, or oversight process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Additionally, for the ESSER I, Year 2 report, the "Total Mandatory Subgrant Amount Expended in Current Reporting Period" was not supported by the School Corporation's records. Actual expenditures from a report provided by the School Corporation did not tie to the amount submitted for the Annual Performance Reporting. The key line item was determined to be overstated by $80,342. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER I, Year 2 report. 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, the amounts reported were not supported by the School Corporation's records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Maters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period, the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports; however, a single employee prepared and submitted the reports without evidence of a review, or oversight process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Additionally, for the ESSER I, Year 2 report, the "Total Mandatory Subgrant Amount Expended in Current Reporting Period" was not supported by the School Corporation's records. Actual expenditures from a report provided by the School Corporation did not tie to the amount submitted for the Annual Performance Reporting. The key line item was determined to be overstated by $80,342. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER I, Year 2 report. 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, the amounts reported were not supported by the School Corporation's records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Maters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period, the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports; however, a single employee prepared and submitted the reports without evidence of a review, or oversight process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Additionally, for the ESSER I, Year 2 report, the "Total Mandatory Subgrant Amount Expended in Current Reporting Period" was not supported by the School Corporation's records. Actual expenditures from a report provided by the School Corporation did not tie to the amount submitted for the Annual Performance Reporting. The key line item was determined to be overstated by $80,342. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER I, Year 2 report. 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, the amounts reported were not supported by the School Corporation's records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-002 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Maters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period, the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports; however, a single employee prepared and submitted the reports without evidence of a review, or oversight process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Additionally, for the ESSER I, Year 2 report, the "Total Mandatory Subgrant Amount Expended in Current Reporting Period" was not supported by the School Corporation's records. Actual expenditures from a report provided by the School Corporation did not tie to the amount submitted for the Annual Performance Reporting. The key line item was determined to be overstated by $80,342. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to the ESSER I, Year 2 report. 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 200.334 states in part: "Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. . . ." 2 CFR 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . . (3) Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federallyfunded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARTINSVILLE SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, the amounts reported were not supported by the School Corporation's records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund program. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistant Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were complied, prepared and submitted by one employee without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. In addition, three of the six reports submitted during the audit period contained errors. The errors were as follows: The ESSER II, Year 1 report was not supported by the School Corporation's records, was not accurate and complete, and was not mathematically accurate. The ESSER II, Year 2 report was not supported by the School Corporation's records, was not accurate and complete, and was not mathematically accurate. Also, expenditures for the key line item of "Supplies" as reported did not agree to the School Corporation's ledger. The ESSER III, Year 2 key line of "Supplies" expenditures did not agree to the School Corporation's ledger. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to the three reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, ESSER reports were not supported by the School Corporation's records, were not accurate and complete, and were not mathematically accurate. Additionally, key line items were not supported by the records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the Education Stabilization Fund program funds. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistant Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were complied, prepared and submitted by one employee without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. In addition, three of the six reports submitted during the audit period contained errors. The errors were as follows: The ESSER II, Year 1 report was not supported by the School Corporation's records, was not accurate and complete, and was not mathematically accurate. The ESSER II, Year 2 report was not supported by the School Corporation's records, was not accurate and complete, and was not mathematically accurate. Also, expenditures for the key line item of "Supplies" as reported did not agree to the School Corporation's ledger. The ESSER III, Year 2 key line of "Supplies" expenditures did not agree to the School Corporation's ledger. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to the three reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, ESSER reports were not supported by the School Corporation's records, were not accurate and complete, and were not mathematically accurate. Additionally, key line items were not supported by the records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the Education Stabilization Fund program funds. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.
FINDING 2023-006 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistant Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were complied, prepared and submitted by one employee without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. In addition, three of the six reports submitted during the audit period contained errors. The errors were as follows: The ESSER II, Year 1 report was not supported by the School Corporation's records, was not accurate and complete, and was not mathematically accurate. The ESSER II, Year 2 report was not supported by the School Corporation's records, was not accurate and complete, and was not mathematically accurate. Also, expenditures for the key line item of "Supplies" as reported did not agree to the School Corporation's ledger. The ESSER III, Year 2 key line of "Supplies" expenditures did not agree to the School Corporation's ledger. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated to the three reports noted above. 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 200.302(b) states in part: "The financial management system of each non-Federal entity must provide for the following . . . (2) Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award or program in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in §§ 200.328 and 200.329. . . ." 34 CFR 76.722 states: "A State may require a subgrantee to submit reports in a manner and format that assists the State in complying with the requirements under 34 CFR 76.720 and in carrying out other responsibilities under the program." 34 CFR 76.731 states: "A State and a subgrantee shall keep records to show its compliance with program requirements." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. As a result, ESSER reports were not supported by the School Corporation's records, were not accurate and complete, and were not mathematically accurate. Additionally, key line items were not supported by the records. Noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation establish a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the Education Stabilization Fund program funds. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.