Finding 33697 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The School failed to conduct a full physical inventory of equipment within the required two-year timeframe.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with 2 CFR sections 200.313(c) through (e) regarding equipment and property management.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies for regular physical inventories and ensure reconciliation with financial records every two years.

Finding Text

SECTION III - FEDERAL AWARDS FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Finding Number: 2022-005 Repeat Finding: Same as prior year financial statement finding 2021-003 Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Indian School Equalization Program Assistance Listing Number: 15.042 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Award Number: A19AV00866 Questioned Costs: None Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow 2 CFR sections 200.313(c) through (e) which includes the requirement that a physical inventory of the property must be taken, and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Condition/Context: The School did not perform a full physical inventory within the two-year period ending June 30, 2022. Effect: Noncompliance with grant requirements. Cause: Lack of training, management turnover Recommendation: The School should implement policies and procedures that ensure a full physical inventory at least every two fiscal years and the results of the inventory are reconciled with the records in the financial software. Response: The School concurs with this recommendation and will implement procedures to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Contact person: Frances Stevens, Business Manager

Corrective Action Plan

2022-005 Equipment and Real Property Management Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding: Same as prior year financial statement finding 2021-003 Condition/Context: The School did not perform a full physical inventory within the two-year period ending June 30, 2022. Action planned in response to finding: The School will implement policies and procedures that ensure a full physical inventory at least every two fiscal years and the results of the inventory are reconciled with the records in the financial software. Additional training will be provided for staff responsible for inventory. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: For the period ending June 30, 2023. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Frances Stevens, Business Technician; Lillian Benallie-Rock, Interim Principal

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 33696 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 610138 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 610139 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.047 Indian Education Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance $527,800
15.046 Administrative Cost Grants for Indian Schools $413,193
15.042 Indian School Equalization Program $270,422
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $176,900
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $175,067
15.044 Indian Schools_student Transportation $112,444
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $75,756
10.553 School Breakfast Program $40,932
84.196 Education for Homeless Children and Youth $18,866
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $8,647
10.555 National School Lunch Program $7,662
84.336 Teacher Quality Partnership Grants $1,389