Finding 503265 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-10-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The district did not keep proper records for equipment purchased with federal funds, violating 2 CFR Section 200.313(d).
  • Impacted Requirements: Missing details include property descriptions, funding sources, and physical inventory checks every two years.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The district should review compliance requirements and establish procedures to maintain accurate property records.

Finding Text

Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District will follow up with Questar III BOCES to make sure these federally funded pieces of equipment are clearly denoted in our fixed asset inventory.

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 503264 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 503266 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 503267 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 503268 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 503269 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 503270 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 503271 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 503272 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 503273 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1079706 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1079707 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1079708 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1079709 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1079710 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1079711 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1079712 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1079713 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1079714 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1079715 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $697,959
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $294,509
10.553 School Breakfast Program $263,968
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $113,430
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $79,847
10.555 National School Lunch Program $61,560
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $47,667
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $17,220
84.173 Special Education Preschool Grants $12,628
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $6,008