Finding 1213963 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-05-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District missed the deadline for submitting the single audit reporting package and data collection form.
  • Impacted Requirements: This is a violation of the Uniform Guidance, which mandates submission within 30 days of receiving audit reports or nine months after the audit period ends.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The District should closely monitor federal grant spending and secure audit services early if expenditures exceed $750,000, while also reviewing documentation for major programs to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

2025-001 Single Audit Submission CFDA No: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Award Number: 7AZ300AZ3 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-Through Grantor: Arizona Department of Education 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.

Corrective Action Plan

Planned Corrective Action Plan: The District will ensure all supporting documentation is prepared and ready for Auditors. In addition, audit services will be procured with sufficient time to submit the single audit by the required timeline. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Responsible Contact Person: Lorna Villaruel, Business Manager

Categories

Reporting School Nutrition Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1213960 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213961 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213962 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.555 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM $704,643
84.010 TITLE I GRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES $583,610
10.553 SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM $425,980
84.027 SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANTS TO STATES $236,101
84.367 SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION STATE GRANTS (FORMERLY IMPROVING TEACHER QUALITY STATE GRANTS) $72,873
84.358 RURAL EDUCATION $38,211
84.424 STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM $31,934
84.365 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION STATE GRANTS $14,251
10.559 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN $9,411
84.425 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND $9,370
84.173 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANTS $6,370
15.227 DISTRIBUTION OF RECEIPTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS $97