Finding 31972 (2022-007)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-27
Audit: 36173
Organization: Isd# 2167 Lakeview (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District's internal controls for federal program compliance were inadequate, specifically regarding documented procurement procedures.
  • Impacted Requirements: The District did not meet the standards set by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ?200.317 through ?200.327 throughout the year ended June 30, 2022.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The District should implement and maintain proper controls to ensure ongoing compliance with federal program requirements.

Finding Text

2022-007 Controls over Compliance of Federal Programs Criteria: The District should have control procedures in place to ensure that compliance requirements applicable to federal programs are met. Condition: The District has established internal controls over compliance for the major federal programs; however, these controls failed in regard to establishing documented procurement procedures in accordance with the standards of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ?200.317 through ?200.327. The District implemented these controls on October 17, 2022. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs associated with this finding. Context: During our examination of compliance with federal programs, we noted one instance of internal controls not preventing noncompliance with the requirements of the federal programs. Effect: The District did not comply with the standards of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ?200.317 through ?200.327 for the entirety of the year ended June 30, 2022. Cause: The District did not establish documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ?200.317 through ?200.327 until October 17, 2022. Recommendation: We recommend that the District continue to follow the appropriate controls to ensure compliance in regard to the compliance requirements of federal programs. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations will be adopted.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-007 Controls over Compliance of Federal Programs Auditor Recommendation We recommend that the District establish appropriate controls to ensure compliance in regard to the compliance requirements of federal programs. Corrective Action Plan (CAP) 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Action Planned in Response to Finding Chris Fenske (Superintendent) will ensure the establishment of appropriate controls to ensure compliance in regard to federal program compliance requirements. 3. Official Responsible for Insuring CAP Chris Fenske is the official responsible for insuring corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP This plan will be implemented immediately. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP Chris Fenske and the School Board will be monitoring this corrective action plan.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.555 National School Lunch Program Covid-19 Free/reduced $379,432
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Covid-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (esser) Fund $167,660
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Covid-19 American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (arp Esser) $114,311
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $110,669
10.553 Covid-19 School Breakfast Program $109,314
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $86,255
21.027 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $53,846
32.009 Covid-19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $49,980
93.323 Covid-19 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $40,000
10.555 National School Lunch Program Commodities $34,241
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $15,316
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $10,000
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $5,755
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $2,243
84.181 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families $500
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Covid-19 Governor's Emergency Education Relief (geer) Fund $-672