Finding 525866 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-06
Audit: 345024
Organization: Adlai E. Stevenson H.s. 125 (IL)

AI Summary

  • Issue: The 2023 data collection form and audit package were submitted late, missing the March 31, 2024 deadline.
  • Requirements Impacted: Timely submission is mandated by the Office of Management and Budget, with potential risks to federal funding.
  • Follow-Up: Implement new policies to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and review grant reporting processes regularly.

Finding Text

Data Collection Form Submission Condition: The 2023 data collection form and audit package were not submitted timely. Criteria: As required by the Office of Management and Budget, auditees are required to submit a completed data collection form and audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse on or before the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. During 2023, this requirement due on March 31, 2024. Cause: The late filing is due to timing of generating grant detail by prior staff. Effect: The District is at risk of jeopardizing the continued funding provided by the federal agencies. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement policies and procedures related to the Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Corrective Action Plan: The Assistant Superintendent for Business, along with staff, will review and evaluate the reporting requirements of all grants to ensure timely reporting requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The 2023 data collection form and audit package were not submitted timely. Plan: The Superintendent, along with staff, will review and evaluate the reporting requirements of all grants to ensure timely reporting requirements. Anticipated Date of Completion: June 30, 2025

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1102308 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $924,692
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $120,982
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $108,304
32.004 Universal Service Fund - Schools and Libraries $91,034
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $60,551
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $30,363
84.126 Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States $18,075
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $16,432
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $15,839