Finding 607676 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-10
Audit: 30731
Organization: Benton Harbor Area Schools (MI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District lacks adequate documentation to support salaries and wages charged to the Title I, Part A grant.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200.430(i) is necessary for accurate and allowable salary charges.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Improve oversight and documentation processes for payroll charges to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Finding Text

Unallowed/Allowable Cost Principles ? Time and Effort Reporting Finding Type: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and noncompliance with laws and regulations. Program(s) Impacted: 84.010 Title I, Part A Condition: The District did not maintain adequate support documentation to substantiate salaries and wages charged to the Title I, Part A grant. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(i) requires that charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Among other requirements identified in this section, these records must (i) be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and (v) comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the District. Cause: The District?s oversight of payroll charges on the Title I, Part A grant was insufficient. Effect: The District is unable to support the accuracy of all expenditures charged to the grant. Questioned Costs: $2,234 Unallowed/Allowable Cost Principles ? Time and Effort Reporting Finding Type: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and noncompliance with laws and regulations. Program(s) Impacted: 84.010 Title I, Part A Condition: The District did not maintain adequate support documentation to substantiate salaries and wages charged to the Title I, Part A grant. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(i) requires that charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Among other requirements identified in this section, these records must (i) be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and (v) comply with the established accounting policies and practices of the District. Cause: The District?s oversight of payroll charges on the Title I, Part A grant was insufficient. Effect: The District is unable to support the accuracy of all expenditures charged to the grant. Questioned Costs: $2,234

Categories

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 31234 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 31235 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 31236 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 607677 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 607678 2022-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.555 National School Lunch Program $775,779
84.371 Striving Readers $608,000
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $549,866
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $429,310
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $394,773
10.553 School Breakfast Program $350,459
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $242,312
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $133,845
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $43,750
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $27,540
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $22,965
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $8,822
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $5,225
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $1,808