Finding 505243 (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.

Categories

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 505240 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 505241 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 505242 2024-002
    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