Finding 580019 (2022-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-12-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) did not include the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, leading to an understatement of $81,750.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR Subpart F Section 200.510b, which mandates a complete SEFA for federal program expenditures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a review process for the SEFA involving key management to ensure all federal programs are accurately reported.

Finding Text

Identification of federal program: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program passed through the Indiana Department of Education. Criteria: According to 2 CFR Subpart F Section 200.510b, the auditee must preapre a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period that includes all amounts spent on federal programs during the reporting period.Condition: The SEFA excluded the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program and was materially understated by $81,750.Cause: Grant agreements were not stored in a centralized location accessible to key members of management and the outsourced accountant.Effect: An audit adjustment was made to increase grant receivable and revenue by $494,757 in 2021 and adjust 2022 grant receivable, net assets with donor restriction, and revenue.Recommendation: PPHS should implement a review process for the SEFA whereby key members of management review the SEFA for completeness.Views of responsible officials: See attached corrective action plan.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 3576 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 3577 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 580018 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $520,235
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $444,616
10.555 National School Lunch Program $302,815
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $81,750
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $9,202