Finding 1217600 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-06-15
Audit: 403749
Organization: Grand Isle Supervisory Union (VT)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Supervisory Union lacks internal controls for managing equipment and real property, leading to potential non-compliance with federal standards.
  • Impacted Requirements: This affects compliance with 2 CFR 200.303 (Internal Controls) and 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1)(2)(3) regarding equipment management.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement necessary controls and review/update the equipment and property policy to ensure compliance with management standards.

Finding Text

2025-002 - Equipment/Real Property Management Federal Program Information: Department of Education – Special Education Cluster (IDEA) CFDA – 84.027/84.173 Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Internal Controls; 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1)(2)(3). Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Supervisory Union did not have internal controls in place to ensure that all appropriate equipment and real property management requirements were in place. Cause: Unknown Effect: The Supervisory Union may not be consistently following all appropriate equipment and real property management standards and procedures. There was an instance where the asset purchased equipment did not have a property record and was not recorded in the asset list. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: Of the one, and only equipment purchase identified during FY25, there was no property record and it was not recorded on the asset list. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Supervisory Union implements controls to ensure that it follows all appropriate equipment and real property management standards and procedures. We also recommend that the Supervisory Union review its equipment and property policy to ensure that it is updated and complete.

Corrective Action Plan

2025-002 – Equipment/Real Property Management Federal Program Information: Department of Education – Special Education Cluster (IDEA) CFDA – 84.027/84.173 Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.303 Internal Controls; 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1)(2)(3). Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Supervisory Union did not have internal controls in place to ensure that all appropriate equipment and real property management requirements were in place. Cause: Unknown Effect: The Supervisory Union may not be consistently following all appropriate equipment and real property management standards and procedures. There was an instance where the asset purchased equipment did not have a property record and was not recorded in the asset list. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: Of the one, and only equipment purchase identified during FY25, there was no property record and it was not recorded on the asset list. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Supervisory Union implements controls to ensure that it follows all appropriate equipment and real property management standards and procedures. We also recommend that the Supervisory Union review its equipment and property policy to ensure that it is updated and complete. Management Response: Management agrees with the recommendation and will implement controls to ensure that we follow all appropriate equipment and real property management standards and procedures. We will also review our equipment and property policy to ensure it is updated and complete. Anticipated completion date 7/1/2026

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1217595 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217596 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217597 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217598 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217599 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217601 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217602 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217603 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217604 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217605 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217606 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.027 SPECIAL EDUCATION_GRANTS TO STATES $367,871
84.010 TITLE I GRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES $359,915
10.555 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM $250,890
84.425 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND $203,373
84.367 IMPROVING TEACHER QUALITY STATE GRANTS $194,503
10.553 SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM $108,231
84.424 STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM $89,618
84.173 SPECIAL EDUCATION_PRESCHOOL GRANTS $15,119
10.559 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN $14,342
10.582 FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM $10,168