Finding 1078469 (2022-004)

-
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-10-08
Audit: 324219
Organization: Ekalaka Public Schools (MT)
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

AI Summary

  • Late Submission: The District submitted its audit and reporting package after the deadline set by federal regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 2 CFR section 200.512(a), which mandates timely submission to avoid funding issues.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The District should improve financial record maintenance and ensure audits are completed within the required timeframe to prevent future delays.

Finding Text

Late Submission Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA number: 84.425D, 84.425U Award number: 006-0087-92-2021 and 006-0087-93-2021 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The fiscal year audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Context: We reviewed the audit submission date in comparison to the required due date. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: There is a potential for suspension or cessation of federal and/or state funding. Cause: The District recieved additional federal funding due the the Covid-19 pandemic and did not realize a single audit was required. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: The District should take steps to ensure that its financial records are maintained on a current basis, reconciled timely, and audited within nine months after year end. View of Responsible Officials: The District is working with the auditors to get the District caught up to ensure that the 2024 financial statement audit is submitted on time.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $271,863
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $170,000
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $101,635
16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants $34,901
10.553 School Breakfast Program $19,463
84.358 Rural Education $11,186
10.555 National School Lunch Program $6,047
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $5,907
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $4,315