Finding 400000 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-05
Audit: 308167
Organization: Pataula Charter Academy (GA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Academy is not complying with the loan agreement by failing to maintain a Reserve Account.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Academy should have $278,921 set aside in the Reserve Account as of June 30, 2023.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement controls to ensure compliance and establish the Reserve Account promptly.

Finding Text

Criteria: Per review of loan agreement, the Academy is required to set aside funds monthly until an amount of $619,824 is accumulated in a Reserve Account. Condition: The Academy does not have sufficient funds in the Reserve Account in accordance with the loan agreement. Context: The Academy does not have a Reserve Account as required by the loan agreement. Effect: As of June 30, 2023, the Academy should have had $278,921 set aside in a Reserve Account. Cause: Management oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy implement effective controls to ensure compliance with the loan agreement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: We concur. The Academy will create a Reserve Account to be in compliance with the loan agreement.

Corrective Action Plan

Management will create a Reserve Account to be in compliance with the USDA Loan Agreement Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year 2024

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 976442 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $13.65M
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $902,747
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $298,033
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $125,223
10.553 School Breakfast Program $54,273
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $31,626
10.555 National School Lunch Program $25,849
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $20,448
84.358 Rural Education $17,459