Finding 391383 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-01
Audit: 301915
Organization: Marshall Public Schools (WI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Significant audit adjustments were needed to correct financial statements, indicating potential misstatements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls may fail to detect or correct errors, risking inaccurate financial reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement timely account reconciliation procedures to ensure accurate financial records and statements.

Finding Text

Finding #2023-001 – Material Audit Adjustments Condition: The auditors proposed audit adjustments that, if not made, would have resulted in the financial statements being materially misstated. Effect: The District’s system of internal control may not prevent, detect, or correct misstatements in the financial statements. Financial reports generated by the accounting system may not provide an accurate reflection of the District’s financial position or activities. Not reconciling accounts on a timely basis could lead to errors or other problems not being recognized and resolved. Cause: Financial information was not recorded in a timely manner and material adjustments were needed in order to correct various transactions Criteria: Proper financial closing and year-end reconciliation procedures should be in place to identify and adjust the financial records to ensure the financial statements are fairly stated. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure account balances are properly recorded and reconciled in a timely manner. Response: The District acknowledges their responsibility for the financial statements and recording of the current year activity. Going forward, the District will verify that all activity is completely and accurately recorded in the financial records and reflected on the financial statements.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 391381 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 391382 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 391384 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 967823 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 967824 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 967825 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 967826 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $409,621
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $258,468
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $215,273
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $152,611
10.555 National School Lunch Program $44,386
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $40,889
10.553 School Breakfast Program $25,923
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $15,708
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $15,308
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $15,196
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $15,073
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $8,117
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $676