Finding 1169559 (2023-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-01-19
Audit: 382546
Organization: LUTI R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT (MO)
Auditor: THOMAS & CO PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District failed to provide an updated asset inventory report for federally funded assets.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates OMB Uniform Guidance Section 200.313, which mandates accurate maintenance and physical inventory of assets.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Conduct a physical inventory, update the asset report, and provide training on OMB requirements for relevant personnel.

Finding Text

Compliance over Major Federal Program Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Program: Education Stabilization Fund CFDA Number: 84.425 Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance Section 200.313 states assets acquired with Federal funds shall be maintained accurately and shall include a description of the asset, identification number, source of funding, acquisition date, cost, location, condition of the asset, and date the information was reported. A physical inventory of all federal funded assets shall be taken and the results reconciled with equipment records at least one every two years. Any differences between quantities determined by physical inspection and accounting records shall be investigated to determine cause. The existence, current utilization, and continued need shall be verified. Condition: The District did not provide a completed and updated asset inventory accounting report. Cause: The District did not complete and update the inventory report. Effect: Federally funded assets could be inaccurately captured in the inventory records and not discovered and corrected. Missappropriation of assets could occur and not be detected. Improper disposition of assets could occur. Questioned Costs: None noted. Recommendation: The District should complete a physical inventory of all federally funded assets. Asset inventory report should be completed and updated. The District should provide training to ensure the appropraiate personnel have an understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance requirements specific to asset inventory. Management Views: Management views and Corrective Action Plan are included at the end of this report.

Corrective Action Plan

Compliance over Major Federal Program Program: Education Stabilization Fund (CFDA 84.425) Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Condition: Incomplete Asset Inventory Material Noncompliance Corrective Action: The District will perform a physical inventory of all assets and complete/update the asset inventory accounting report in accordance with the requirements of OMB Uniform Guidance. The District will provide training to personnel responsible for the asset inventory. Planned Completion Date: March 31, 2024 Responsible Contact Person: Kathalee Cole, Superintendent (417) 273-4274

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1169560 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1169561 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1169562 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND $620,513
84.010 TITLE I GRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES $70,624
10.553 SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM $18,347
10.565 COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM $9,577
84.424 STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM $8,605
84.376 TITLE II, A $7,384
47.076 EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES $6,000
84.376 TITLE II,A $5,112
84.027 SPECIAL EDUCATION_GRANTS TO STATES $3,614
10.559 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN $3,354
84.423 SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM $743
84.173 SPECIAL EDUCATION_PRESCHOOL GRANTS $490
10.555 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM $233
10.582 FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM $232