Finding Text
2024-001 WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS
Program: Impact Aid
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.041
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Questioned Costs: N/A
Type of Finding: Noncompliance (Other Matter), significant deficiency in internal control
Compliance Requirement: N. Special Tests and Provisions
Condition/Context: Wage certificates were not maintained for construction projects exceeding $2,000 or other minor remodeling projects during the current year. Documentation was not maintained to support contracts included the proper wage rate clauses.
Criteria: According to Federal guidelines, §7007 construction funds, as well as any §7002 or §7003(b) funds expended for construction or minor remodeling, are subject to Wage Rate Requirements (20 USC 1232b).
Cause: Management oversight and turnover in the federal grant department.
Effect: Noncompliance and internal control weakness.
Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding.
Recommendation: We recommend the District to review its internal control procedures over wage rate requirements and construction projects to ensure the proper documentation and disclosures are entered into contracts and obtained from contractors.
Views of Responsible Officials: The District concurs with this recommendation and will review its procedures over the federal wage rate requirements.
Contact Person: Barbara Baca, Business Manager