Finding 597444 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-29
Audit: 21667
Organization: Regional School Unit#50 (ME)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Unit failed to include the prevailing wage rate clause in construction contracts.
  • Impacted Requirements: This oversight violates 29 CFR 5.5, which mandates compliance with wage rate requirements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement internal controls to ensure compliance with wage rate criteria in future contracts.

Finding Text

2022-001 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Education - ALN: - 84.425 - Education Stabilization Fund Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 29 CFR 5.5 Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit did not include the prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts. Cause: The Unit does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: Contracts are not executed in compliance with the requirement above Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: There were two construction contracts and both were reviewed. It was determined that one contract did not include the prevailing wage rate clause. This is a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Regional School Unit 50.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 21001 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 21002 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 21003 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 597443 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 597445 2022-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $207,173
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $184,320
84.287 Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers $48,088
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $42,234
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $22,695
84.358 Rural Education $19,010
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $3,753
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $2,760
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $2,436