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Finding 47661 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-21
Audit: 52014
Organization: Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc. (WI)
Auditor: Reilly Penner & Benton LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Paraprofessionals charged to Title I lacked verified qualifications, as the Organization relied solely on resumes.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Title I regulations requiring a secondary school diploma or equivalent for paraprofessionals.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Obtain and verify copies of transcripts or diplomas for all paraprofessionals to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Reference Number: 2022-004 Program Name: 84.010A ? Title I Description: Activities Allowed and Allowable Costs Condition and Criteria: Paraprofessionals charged to Title I are required to have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Cause: The Organization relied upon the employees? resume. Effect: The Organization could not provide evidence that the paraprofessional was qualified. Questioned Costs: $45,192. Identification of a Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend the Organization obtain copies of transcripts or diplomas. Views of Responsible Officials: See attachment for the Organization?s corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Reference Number: 2022-004 Description: 84.010 A Title I - Activities allowed and Allowable Costs Corrective Action Plan: The Organization will obtain required staff credentials ? HR dept to obtain r equired staff credentials upon hiring and on boarding staff ? Finance dept to confirm with HR dept that staff assigned to grants have met eligible criteria, including proper licensure and or related qualifications Anticipated Corrective Action Plan Completion Date: Currently implementing process, effective January 2023 Contact Information: For additional information regarding this finding please contact Michael Bradley, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, at bradleym@carmenhighschool.org

Categories

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 47662 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 47663 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 624103 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 624104 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 624105 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $1.14M
10.553 School Breakfast Program $80,752
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $19,719
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $15,054
10.555 National School Lunch Program $11,684
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $8,630
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $6,861
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $3,830