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2022-001 50000 ? Title I, Part A ? Private School Participation (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance) Federal Program Affected: Program Name: Title I, Part A, Basic Grants Low-Income and Neglected Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Pass-Through Agency: California Department of Education Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirements: Per Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a), local education agencies (LEAs) must provide timely and meaningful consultations with appropriate officials of private schools regarding the opportunity for eligible private school children to participate in Title I programs. Condition: Through inquiry with District personnel, it appears that the District did not provide timely and meaningful consultations with all private schools regarding the opportunity to participate in the Title I, Part A program for the 2021-2022 school year. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: The condition was identified as a result of the auditor's inquiry with District personnel. Effect: The District is not in compliance with Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a). Cause: The condition identified appears to have materialized due to the District not being aware that certain private schools were required to be consulted with for the 2021-2022 school year. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District review the listing of eligible private schools and maintain private school correspondence records, minutes from meetings with private school representatives, and written affirmations from private school officials to demonstrate compliance with provisions of Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Chapter II, Section 200.63(a). Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials: The District will document all correspondence with private schools who may benefit from Federal funding based on student population. This will include documented calls with dates, times, and private school staff names.