Finding 583507 (2023-001)

FINDING 2023-001 TIME AND EFFORT RECORDS SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.425D and 84.425U Condition: The School applied employee salary expenses to the program. While employees were applied to the grant in line with the approved budget, proper time and effort records were not maintained. Semiannual certification forms did not reflect a six-month period and were not signed at the end of the sixmonth period. Criteria: Charges for Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect work performed (2 CFR 200.430(i)). Cause The School was not aware of the requirement outlined in the Criteria section above. Effect: The School is unable to document certification of employee time spent in the program. Recommendation: We recommend the School develop internal controls to ensure that proper semi-annual certifications are maintained. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The School’s Corrective Action Plan is included on pages 26 to 27.