Finding 383710 (2023-001)

2023-001 - Special Tests and Provisions – Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education: ALN – 84.425 – Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR applies to this finding: 29 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not obtain copies of construction subcontracts to verify that the prevailing wage rate clause was included in the subcontract provisions and did not obtain copies of certified payrolls for one of the subcontractors. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above and wage rates are not being verified by the Unit. Identification Of Questioned Costs: None Identified Context: One construction contract and 2 subcontracts. Unit had not obtained copies of the two construction subcontracts to verify that the prevailing wage clause was included in each contract. The Unit did not obtain the Payroll Certifications for one of the subcontractors. This is not statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding (2022-001) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit No. 70.