Finding 16549 (2022-004)

Finding 2022-004 - Activities Allowed or Unallowed Federal program information: Funding agency: Federal Communications Commission Title: Emergency Connectivity Fund AL number: 32.009 Award year and number: 2022-NA Criteria: ECF Program-funded devices and services must be used primarily for off-campus educational purposes and by students, school staff, and library patrons with otherwise unmet needs. Condition: Out of the 890 Chromebooks that the District sought reimbursement for through the ECF, 258 Chromebooks were not assigned to students, school staff, or library patrons with otherwise unmet needs. The Chromebooks were kept in classrooms for primarily in school use. Known Questioned Costs: $59,856 Cause: The individuals overseeing the ECF program at the District did not follow up with the individual classrooms to ensure that the Chromes were being used primarily for off-campus educational purposes and by students, school staff, and library patrons with otherwise unmet needs. Effect: The District may have to repay the funds received as reimbursement for the purchase of the Chromebooks in question. Recommendation: District staff should review the program requirements to ensure that they only request reimbursement for items that meet the requirements of allowable activities. Views of