Finding 1147949 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-07-17
Audit: 362459
Auditor: Drs CPA PLLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District missed the deadline for submitting the single audit reporting package, indicating a significant internal control deficiency.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance violates the Uniform Guidance section 500.512 regarding timely audit submissions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The District should monitor federal grant spending closely and secure audit services early if expenditures are projected to exceed $750,000, while also reviewing documentation for major programs.

Finding Text

2024-003 Single Audit Submission CFDA No: 84.041 Program Name: Impact Aid Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Grantor: N/A Compliance Requirement: L. Reporting Questioned Costs: N/A Summary of Finding: Significant Deficiency in internal control over major programs Repeat Finding? No Condition The District did not submit the single audit reporting package and related data collection form by the required deadline. Criteria The Uniform Guidance section 500.512 states: "...The audit must be completed and the data collection form....and reporting package....must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s reports, or nine months after the end of the audit period." Cause The District experienced turnover in positions responsible for overseeing the single audit. Effect The District is not in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation We recommend that the District monitor federal grant expenditures and if it is expected that expenditures will exceed $750,000 ($1,000,000 in FY2026), the District procure audit services promptly. Further, for major programs supporting documentation should be reviewed to determine if any corrections need to be made or additional support need to be obtained.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 571506 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 571507 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147948 2024-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.041 Impact Aid $5.03M
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $493,246
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $127,408
10.555 National School Lunch Program $99,105
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $68,406
10.553 School Breakfast Program $45,135
84.358 Rural Education $22,229
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $12,993
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $11,030