Finding 397176 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-05-17

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a significant deficiency in the separation of duties related to major federal awards programs.
  • Impacted Requirements: This affects compliance with federal guidelines for the Education Stabilization Fund, specifically the GEER and ESSER funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and address the separation of duties to ensure proper oversight and compliance with federal requirements.

Finding Text

FINDINGS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARDS PROGRAM AUDIT SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES: 2023-003 Separation of Duties Reportable Condition: Refer to 2023-001 in the Findings – Financial Statement Audit for a complete discussion of this issue. • U.S. Department of Education: Education Stabilization Fund (ESF): Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund - CFDA 84.425C. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund – CFDA 84.425D Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund ARPA– CFDA 84.425U

Corrective Action Plan

December 28, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is in response to the audit findings identified in the annual district financial report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 issued by Leo Riley & Co. This letter addresses the following compliance findings: 2023-001 Separation of Duties The District is unable to assign a different person to each stage of the transaction cycle due to lack of personnel. The District will brief new Trustees on their role in internal control and stress the importance of their oversight responsibilities. In addition, District will consider providing training on detecting abuse and fraud as well as ordering printed materials for distributions to Trustees. 2023-002 Budget Noncompliance The District is aware that the budget was exceeded and has implemented procedures to monitor and amend the budget in accordance with Wyoming State Statute. 2023-003 Separation of Duties The District is unable to assign a different person to each stage of the transaction cycle due to lack of personnel. The District will brief new Trustees on their role in internal control and stress the importance of their oversight responsibilities. In addition, District will consider providing training on detecting abuse and fraud as well as ordering printed materials for distributions to Trustees. Sincerely, Katie Caffee Business Manager

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 397177 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 397178 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 973618 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 973619 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 973620 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.371 Striving Readers $573,671
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $542,329
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $314,922
84.287 Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers $83,610
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $58,669
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $53,846
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $29,213
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $20,338
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $4,066