Finding 610139 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The School failed to conduct a full physical inventory of equipment within the required two-year timeframe.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with 2 CFR sections 200.313(c) through (e) regarding equipment and property management.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies for regular physical inventories and ensure reconciliation with financial records every two years.

Finding Text

SECTION III - FEDERAL AWARDS FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Finding Number: 2022-005 Repeat Finding: Same as prior year financial statement finding 2021-003 Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Indian School Equalization Program Assistance Listing Number: 15.042 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Award Number: A19AV00866 Questioned Costs: None Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow 2 CFR sections 200.313(c) through (e) which includes the requirement that a physical inventory of the property must be taken, and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Condition/Context: The School did not perform a full physical inventory within the two-year period ending June 30, 2022. Effect: Noncompliance with grant requirements. Cause: Lack of training, management turnover Recommendation: The School should implement policies and procedures that ensure a full physical inventory at least every two fiscal years and the results of the inventory are reconciled with the records in the financial software. Response: The School concurs with this recommendation and will implement procedures to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Contact person: Frances Stevens, Business Manager

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 33696 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 33697 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 610138 2022-004
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.047 Indian Education Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance $527,800
15.046 Administrative Cost Grants for Indian Schools $413,193
15.042 Indian School Equalization Program $270,422
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $176,900
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $175,067
15.044 Indian Schools_student Transportation $112,444
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $75,756
10.553 School Breakfast Program $40,932
84.196 Education for Homeless Children and Youth $18,866
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $8,647
10.555 National School Lunch Program $7,662
84.336 Teacher Quality Partnership Grants $1,389