Finding 574081 (2023-001)

Finding 2023-001 Special Reporting Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.010, 84.425D and 84.425U Program Titles: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief ARP III. Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Federal Agency: United States Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Mississippi Department of Education Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR § 200.512- Report Submission, "the single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period." Condition: The required data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse was not submitted within established timeframe. Cause: There was a delay in the preparation of the financial statements on a timely basis. Effects: The school district did not comply with Federal reporting regulations. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: We recommend that the School District strengthen its internal control systems over reporting to ensure single audit reporting package and data collection form are submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within established timeframe and financial statements are prepared timely. View of Responsible Official: Management agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan in this audit report.