Finding 421478 (2022-002)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-16
Audit: 312303
Auditor: Abip PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing written semi-annual certifications for employees funded by IDEA B grants.
  • Impacted Requirements: All IDEA B funded staff must complete and sign certifications twice a year.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Create a policy to ensure collection of these certifications and implement a checklist for compliance.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-C-002 - Semi-Annual Certifications for IDEA B EmployeesType of Finding ? Other Compliance FindingCFDA # 84.173 ? IDEA B GrantsCondition/Cause: Process was not in place to obtain written semi-annual certifications from employeesfunded under IDEA B grant funds.Criteria: IDEA B funded staff paid solely from IDEA B funds complete a Semi-Annual Certification twice ayear that should be signed by both the employee and management that oversees the employees jobresponsibilities.Context: The total number of employees funded by IDEA B funds during the fiscal year were 38. A sampletest of payroll expenditures resulted in a total of 1 employee tested that did not have Semi-AnnualCertifications on file.Effect: Noncompliance with required documentation for all employees funded with IDEA B grant funds.Recommendation: We recommend Judson ISD management develop a policy and procedure to obtain andcollect all semi-annual certifications for employees funded by IDEA B grants.District?s Response: The District will develop a checklist of employees paid from federal funds to ensure thatall employees have signed the semi-annual certifications.Responsible Person(s): Jodi Burton, Director of Federal Programs and Grants

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-C-002 - Semi-Annual Certifications for IDEA B EmployeesType of Finding ? Other Compliance FindingCFDA # 84.173 ? IDEA B GrantsCondition/Cause: Process was not in place to obtain written semi-annual certifications from employees fundedunder IDEA B grant funds.Criteria: IDEA B funded staff paid solely from IDEA B funds complete a Semi-Annual Certification twice a yearthat should be signed by both the employee and management that oversees the employees? job responsibilities.Context: The total number of employees funded by IDEA B funds during the fiscal year was 38. A sample testof payroll expenditures resulted in a total of 1 employee tested that did not have Semi-Annual Certifications onfile.Effect: Noncompliance with required documentation for all employees funded with IDEA B grant funds.Recommendation: We recommend Judson ISD management develop a policy and procedure to obtain and collectall semi-annual certifications for employees funded by IDEA B grants.District?s Response: The District will develop a checklist of employees paid from federal funds to ensure that allemployees have signed the semi- annual certifications.Responsible Person(s): Jodi Burton, Director of Federal Programs and Grants

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Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.553 School Breakfast Program $5.21M
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $2.42M
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $904,277
10.555 National School Lunch Program $491,214
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $304,515
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $263,160
12.000 Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training CORP (afjrotc) $261,901
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $246,710
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $237,887
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $178,683
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $60,696
84.041 Impact Aid $50,156
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $41,554
84.196 Education for Homeless Children and Youth $36,000
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $29,195
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $15,976
84.369 Grants for State Assessments and Related Activities $10,322
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $4,229