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Finding 15913 (2022-002)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-04
Audit: 19552
Organization: West Carroll Community School District No 314 (IL)
Auditor: Benning Group LLC

AI Summary

  • Issue: One individual failed to file the required statement of economic interest by the May 1st deadline.
  • Trend: Compliance with filing deadlines is critical to uphold ethical standards within the District.
  • Follow-up: Ensure all relevant individuals are reminded of filing requirements and deadlines to prevent future lapses.

Finding Text

The Illinois General Assembly, pursuant to the Illinois Government 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 with the county clerk's office. The District had one individual who did not file the statement of economic interest by the May 1st deadline.

Corrective Action Plan

Individual who did not file by deadline was dealing with family emergencies out of state. Going forward a calendar ticker system will be created and used by the board secretary to ensure all board member statements are filed by the May 1st deadline. See full Corrective Action Plan on the District letterhead.

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Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Esser II $922,314
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Esser III $432,151
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies 22 $311,980
10.555 National School Lunch Program 22 $287,674
84.027 Special Education_grants to States 22 $249,744
10.553 School Breakfast Program 22 $153,279
10.555 National School Lunch Program 21 $68,717
10.555 Crrsa Child Nutrition - Child Nutrition Emergency $54,957
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants 22 $43,049
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies 21 $36,627
84.027 Special Education_grants to States Early Int $35,940
10.555 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables $33,922
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $31,418
10.553 School Breakfast Program 21 $29,318
10.555 Non-Cash Food Commodity $27,449
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program 22 $23,921
10.560 State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition $20,874
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $14,558
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $8,857
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants 21 $6,256
84.027 Special Education_grants to States 21 $5,050
84.173 Arp Idea Ps $4,628
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program 22 $4,032
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Hl $3,636
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program 21 $2,272
10.579 Nslp Equipment Assistance Grant $1,840
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program 21 $801
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $772
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $614