Finding 505241 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-11-11

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Bid procedures were not followed for a flooring project costing over $40,000.
  • Impacted Requirements: Violated state and federal regulations (KRS 424.260, 2 CFR 200.320) and Board policy.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure compliance with bidding regulations and policies.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Title: COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Federal Award Identification Number: S425U210026 Pass-Through Agency: Kentucky Department of Education Pass-Through Entity Identifying Numbers: 473G Assistance Listing Number: 84.425 Award Period: March 24, 2021 to September 30, 2024 Condition: We noted that proper bid procedures were not followed for a flooring replacement project that was completed during the year and whose total cost exceeded $40,000. Criteria: State and federal regulations (KRS 424.260 and 2 CFR 200.320) and Board policy requires that all like items purchased during the fiscal year exceeding $40,000 be purchased through a competitive bidding process or at state/federal contract pricing. Repeat Finding: No. Questioned Costs: $79,620 Effect: Noncompliance with KRS 424.260, 2 CFR 200.320 and Board policy. Recommendation: We recommend that the District implement procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and Board policy.

Corrective Action Plan

Board policy will be followed to ensure purchases are in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Categories

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 505240 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 505242 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 505243 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 505244 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 505245 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1081682 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1081683 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1081684 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1081685 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1081686 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1081687 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance $320,123
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $150,000
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $102,544
84.377 School Improvement Grants $84,620
10.553 School Breakfast Program $33,007
84.173 Special Education Preschool Grants $25,291
10.579 Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability $22,630
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $21,733
10.555 National School Lunch Program $19,957
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $19,215
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $17,349
84.371 Comprehensive Literacy Development $16,150
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $14,513
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $2,304
10.560 State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition $445