Finding 588303 (2023-001)

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Assistance Listing Number: 84.010 Federal Identification Number: 06-6001633 - 2023 Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-SDE64370-20679 Award Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Type of Finding:  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: LEA must report graduation rate data for all public high schools at the school, LEA, and state levels using the four-year adjusted cohort rate. Condition: During our testing, we noted that the Town of Manchester, Connecticut did not have adequate internal controls designed for the annual report card reporting. Questioned costs: None Context: During our testing, It was noted that 2 students out of a population of 40 had wrong exit codes reported. Cause: Controls were not followed to accurately report the information. Effect: Inaccurate exit codes were reported to the State. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Town of Manchester, Connecticut puts control procedures in place to ensure adequate review process over exit codes reporting. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the audit finding.