Finding 43604 (2022-005)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-11-29
Audit: 39323
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a lack of review for monthly meal counts submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education, leading to potential compliance risks.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to the Uniform Guidance and specific CFR sections that outline reporting obligations for federal financial assistance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should create a written policy to ensure regular review of meal count submissions to enhance compliance and oversight.

Finding Text

Department of Agriculture, passed through Minnesota Department of Education Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 10.553/10.555 Child Nutrition Cluster Reporting Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria - Uniform Guidance and 7 CFR sections 210.8, 220.11, 215.10, and 225.15(c) set forth the reporting requirements for recipients. Condition - In our testing of reporting, it was identified that there was no review of monthly meal counts submitted to Minnesota Department of Education. Cause - Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections, and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect - Risk of incorrect meal reimbursements received from the state and further monetary corrections. Questioned Costs - None reported Context/Sampling - A nonstatistical sample of 4 reports out of 12 reports were selected for testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years - No Recommendation - We recommend that management establish a written policy that provides for review of monthly meal counts submitted to Minnesota Department of Education. Views of Responsible Officials - There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management Material Weakness Reporting School Nutrition Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 43599 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 43600 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 43601 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 43602 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 43603 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 620041 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 620042 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 620043 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 620044 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 620045 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 620046 2022-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $109,856
10.553 School Breakfast Program $61,023
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $59,942
84.358 Rural Education $39,317
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $20,724
10.555 National School Lunch Program $14,681
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $12,912
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $11,173
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $10,000
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $8,718
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $4,890