Finding Text
Department of Education, Passed through Minnesota Department of Education
Federal Financial Assistance Listing No. 84.425D/84.425U/84.425W
COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund
Special Tests and Provisions
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance
Criteria – Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR 656.40 through 656.41 set forth the standards nonfederal entities other
than states must follow when operating federal programs.
Condition – In our testing of Special Tests and Provisions, it was identified that the District did not satisfy the
requirements of 2 CFR 656.40 through 2 CFR 656.41. The District did not ensure proper inclusion of prevailing
wage rate clauses were included in a construction contract and also did not obtain proper support to ensure
required certified payrolls were submitted.
Cause – Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under Uniform
Guidance and applicable CFR sections. Internal controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance
with all of these requirements.
Effect – Lack of compliance to federal requirements increases the overall risk of non-compliance.
Questioned Costs – None reported
Context/Sampling – The one contract entered into by the District was selected for testing.
Repeat Finding from Prior Years – Yes, prior year finding 2023-004
Recommendation – We recommend that management establish controls to follow all applicable requirements
under Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections.
View of responsible officials – Management agrees with the finding.