Finding 597924 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-13
Audit: 23403
Organization: M.s.a.d. No 70 (ME)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Unit failed to include the prevailing wage rate clause in construction contracts and did not obtain certified payrolls.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 29 CFR 5.5, which mandates compliance with wage rate requirements for federal programs.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement internal control processes to ensure compliance with wage rate requirements 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 applies 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 and did not obtain copies of certified payrolls. 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 the contracts did not include the prevailing wage rate clause and that the contractor did not submit the certified payrolls to the Unit. 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: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by Regional School Unit No. 70.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 21481 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 21482 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 597923 2022-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.555 National School Lunch Program $309,026
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $273,455
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $115,555
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $59,100
10.553 School Breakfast Program $55,000
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $30,412
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $22,645
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $18,565
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $15,865
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $15,622
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $3,540