Finding 12224 (2022-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-06

AI Summary

  • Issue: One District official missed the May 1st deadline to file the required statement of economic interest.
  • Impacted Requirement: Compliance with the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, which mandates annual filings for specific individuals.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all officials are reminded of filing deadlines and consider implementing a tracking system for future compliance.

Finding Text

The Illinois General Assembly, pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A-101), requires certain individuals, including District board members, certified school business officials, and administrators, to annually file a statement of economic interest with the county clerk's office. The District had one official who did not file the statement of economic interest by the May 1st deadline.

Corrective Action Plan

The District sends reminders to individuals who are required to complete the statement of economic interest for in accordance with 5 ILCS 420 before the filing deadline of May 1st. The District will have tracking procedures in place to ensure the proper statements are being filed in a timely manner.

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Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.555 National School Lunch Program $698,354
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Esser II $470,819
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $367,797
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $188,448
84.027 Special Education_grants to States - Room and Board $185,382
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $156,878
10.555 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables $60,631
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $50,023
10.553 School Breakfast Program $46,963
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $30,670
10.555 Non-Cash Food Commodity $19,413
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Esser De $16,152
84.334 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs $13,511
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $13,365
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $3,495
84.051 Career and Technical Education -- National Programs - Perkins $746
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Esser Hl $573