Finding 38781 (2022-003)

2022-003 Late Submission Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund CFDA number: 84.425D and 84.425U Award year and number: 2021 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The fiscal year audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Context: We reviewed the audit submission date in comparison to the required due date. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor Effect: There is a potential for suspension or cessation of federal and/or state funding. Cause: The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic caused a delay in the audit and as such the required deadline could not be met. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: The District should take steps to ensure that its financial records are maintained on a current basis, reconciled timely, and audited within nine months after year end. View of Responsible Officials: The District is working with the auditors to ensure that the 2023 financial statement audit is submitted on time.