Finding 1218448 (2025-006)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-06-24
Audit: 404724
Organization: Crazy Horse School (SD)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The SF425 report had discrepancies with internal records, and the submission was late.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reporting must align with general ledger expenditures and meet deadlines set by grant agreements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a reconciliation process for expenditures and ensure timely submissions with proper documentation.

Finding Text

#2025-006 FINDING: Reporting Federal Program Affected: All major federal programs Compliance Requirement: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition and Cause: The SF425 reported expenditures did not match internal records. The School did not have an internal control process in place to identify errors in program expenditures reported and actual expenditure activity per the general ledger. The report submission was filed late according to the grant agreement deadline for BIE programs. Additionally, documentation could not be obtained to support the submission of the SF425 and Sustainability Plan required by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Projects of Regional and National Significance program. The School’s Data Collection Form was not filed by the 3/31/26 due date. Criteria and Effect: Reporting of federal program activity must agree to the recorded expenditures in the general ledger. Reporting requirements must follow the deadlines outlined by the agreements and Office of Management and Budget. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Yes, #2024-006 Recommendation: We recommend the School begin reconciling individual program expenditure activity to the completed report before submission. We recommend timely filing submissions within the grant agreement specifications and retaining auditable documentation to support the submission. Response/Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

#2025-006 FINDING: Reporting Responsible Individual: Pedro Rosa, Business Manager Corrective Action Plan: The Business Manager will reconcile individual program expenditure activity to the completed SF425 report and establish deadlines for filing submissions within the grant agreement timelines. The Business Manager will follow the recommendation of the auditor. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1218431 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218432 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218433 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218434 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218435 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218436 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218437 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218438 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218439 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218440 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218441 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218442 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218443 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218444 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218445 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218446 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1218447 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.042 INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION $3.27M
93.243 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROJECTS OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE $1.27M
15.046 ADMINISTRATIVE COST GRANTS FOR INDIAN SCHOOLS $1.13M
15.044 INDIAN SCHOOLS STUDENT TRANSPORTATION $1.11M
84.010 TITLE I GRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES $1.09M
15.047 INDIAN EDUCATION FACILITIES, OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE $741,121
84.027 SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANTS TO STATES $550,677
84.299 INDIAN EDUCATION -- SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIAN CHILDREN $198,031
10.555 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM $121,653
15.149 FOCUS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT $111,787
84.336 TEACHER QUALITY PARTNERSHIP GRANTS $111,175
84.318 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STATE GRANTS $65,900
84.424 STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM $62,018
84.060 INDIAN EDUCATION GRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES $60,706
15.151 EDUCATION ENHANCEMENTS $54,328
10.553 SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM $46,823
10.727 INFLATION REDUCTION ACT URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM $41,131
15.043 INDIAN CHILD AND FAMILY EDUCATION $23,790
84.358 RURAL EDUCATION $20,295
10.582 FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM $8,300