Finding 42526 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-26
Audit: 38276
Organization: Five Town Csd (ME)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District failed to complete required semi-annual time certifications for six employees, risking improper expense allocation.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1)(vii) is necessary to ensure proper documentation of employee time and effort for federal grants.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger internal controls to ensure timely and accurate documentation of time certifications for grant compliance.

Finding Text

2022-001 ? Allowable Cost/Cost Principal Federal Program Information: Department of Education: Passed through the State of Maine Agency of Education ALN ? 84.425 ? Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1)(vii). Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not complete the semi-annual time certifications/periodic time certifications for six employees. Cause: The District does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Expenses may not be properly allocated to the grant; this could result in unallowable expenses being charged and subsequently improperly reimbursed by federal funds. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: A sample of six time certifications was reviewed. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that time and effort records for employees working are properly documented in accordance with the grant requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Five Towns Community School District.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 42524 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42525 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618966 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618967 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618968 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $421,170
10.555 National School Lunch Program $209,604
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $157,795
10.553 School Breakfast Program $44,408
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $35,523
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $16,738
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $13,901
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $3,014