Finding 609770 (2022-002)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-11

AI Summary

  • Issue: Payroll tax deposits were not made on time due to personnel turnover.
  • Requirements: Timely filing is mandated by the IRS and state tax agencies.
  • Follow-up: Ensure school staff are trained on payroll deposit reporting requirements to prevent future lapses.

Finding Text

2022-002 Compliance with IRS and state payroll tax deposit requirements Condition: Payroll tax deposits on employer taxes and withholding taxes were not deposited in a timely manner. Criteria: The Internal Revenue Service and State tax agencies require timely filing of payroll tax deposits of employer taxes and payroll withholding taxes. Cause: Turnover with School personnel led to a lapse in the filing of payroll tax deposits. Effect: Without the timely filing of payroll tax deposits, penalties and interest will accrue and possible levies of outstanding amounts will occur. Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend school personnel learn the payroll deposit reporting requirements of all taxing agencies. View Of Responsible Officials: The School agrees with this finding and has a plan in place to correct this.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.042 Indian School Equalization Program $3.21M
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $2.58M
15.047 Indian Education Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance $1.04M
15.046 Administrative Cost Grants for Indian Schools $816,118
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $684,542
15.044 Indian Schools_student Transportation $463,785
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $365,024
10.555 National School Lunch Program $227,511
15.151 Education Program Enhancements $105,395
84.060 Indian Education_grants to Local Educational Agencies $46,984
84.336 Teacher Quality Partnership Grants $22,116
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $12,397
84.358 Rural Education $9,644
15.149 Focus on Student Achievement Project $4,861
84.369 Grants for State Assessments and Related Activities $1,759