2023-002: Deficiency in Internal Controls and Compliance Finding -COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – ALN 84.425: Two final financial reports due during the prior fiscal years were not submitted. (Questioned Costs: None) The Town of Clinton/School Department will follow grants closeout procedures, consequently, the district will monitor closely all grants spending throughout each grant cycle. For both state-administered and direct grants, regardless of the period of availability, the District must liquidate all obligations incurred under the award Reports not later than 90 days after the end of the funding period unless an extension is authorized. These procedures are included in the Financial Procedures Manual (pages 226-230 under Section G— Timely Obligation of Funds) Key Control Key Actions Resources Needed Timeline Outcome Grants Management Use appropriate resources to mitigate any errors, omissions and ensure timely maintenance of records and reporting Grant Management Form Grant Award Letter Internal Controls Guide GEM$ Trainings FY24, FY25 ongoing Implementation of preventive controls for ALL grant funding Contacts: School Business Manager & Town Accountant Submitted by, Annette Colón, Business Manager MBA, MCPPO, Notary Public Clinton Public Schools 150 School St. Clinton, MA 01510 (978) 365-4200 x 12241 colona@clinton.k12.ma.us