Finding 586830 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-29
Audit: 14048
Organization: Palmerton Area School District (PA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District did not submit Final Expenditure Reports for Title I, II, and IV on time for the 21-22 grant year.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely reporting is essential for maintaining funding and compliance with State requirements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should create procedures to ensure all reports are submitted on time to avoid funding delays.

Finding Text

Criteria: The District is required to submit a Final Expenditure Report to the State within 30 days of all funds being expended. Condition: The District failed to submit the Final Expenditure Reports for Title I, Title II, and Title IV for the 21-22 grant year in a timely manner and is showing receivables on the SEFA as of June 30, 2023. Cause: Due to staff turnover, the final expenditure reports were not submitted in a timely fashion. Effect: The District receives funding based on timely and accurate reporting to the State. Failure to file reports in a timely manner can delay or cancel funding. Context: We questioned the District on why there were still receivables on the SEFA and it was explained to us the Final Expenditure Reports were not filed in a timely manner. Recommendation: We have advised management to implement procedures to make sure all reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion to maintain federal compliance and ensure timely funding. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding and will develop procedures to ensure reports are filed in a timely manner.

Categories

Reporting Student Financial Aid

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 10386 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 10387 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 10388 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 10389 2023-002
    -
  • 10390 2023-002
    -
  • 586828 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 586829 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 586831 2023-002
    -
  • 586832 2023-002
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $332,789
10.555 National School Lunch Program $112,771
10.553 School Breakfast Program $109,202
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $54,037
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $23,096
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $6,050
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $628
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $0