Finding Text
Identification of the Federal Program
Assistance Listing (AL) 84.425 Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) / Elementary and Secondary School
Emergency Relief Fund.
Criteria
Requirements per section 2 CFR Section 200.313(d)(2) of the Uniform Guidance state that a physical inventory of any property purchased with Federal Funds must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least every two years.
Statement of condition
During our audit we noted the Charter School did not adhere to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual and federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the awards received as they did not perform an inventory count at least every two years for assets purchased with Federal funds.
Cause
Management’s internal control procedures did not identify the need for a property inventory count on a bi -annual basis. The procedure was included in the Charter School’s internal financial policies and procedures manual as required but the actual count did not occur.
Effect or Potential Effect
Without a regular inventory count, property and equipment could be lost or stolen and would not be identified in a timely manner.
Questioned Costs
N/A
Recommendation
We recommend the Charter School adheres to the terms of their financial policies and procedures manual to perform inventory audits over assets purchased with Federal funds.
Views of Responsible Officials
Management concurs with the finding and we will update our internal controls and perform a physical count of all capital assets to ensure assets purchased with Federal funds are properly inventoried.
Auditor’s Evaluation of the Views of Responsible Officials
Management’s response is appropriate to address the finding. If properly implemented, management’s response would include procedures to prevent reoccurrence in the future.