Finding 612830 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District failed to submit one of the two required Financial Reporting Forms on time, leading to non-compliance with federal reporting requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, which mandates proper reporting for federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement new procedures and controls to ensure timely and accurate completion of all required reports for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.

Finding Text

Finding: 2022-002 Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal program name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP2619-2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): Unknown Award Period: July1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with the provisions of reporting. The District should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with these provisions Condition: During our testing, we noted that the District did not complete one of the two Financial Reporting Forms by the deadline. Instead, an annual, comprehensive Financial Reporting was submitted for the end of year. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted that the District only submitted one of the two required reports related to the grant. Cause: District management was unaware of the requirement to complete two reports. Effect: District is out of compliance with federal special provision requirements. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement procedures and controls in relation to the required Coronavirus State and Local Discal Recovery Funds, to ensure they are completed accurately and timely going forward. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 36387 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 36388 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 36389 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 36390 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 612829 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 612831 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 612832 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $1.50M
10.553 School Breakfast Program $860,781
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $858,700
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $353,133
84.412 Race to the Top ? Early Learning Challenge $269,484
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $195,626
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $135,546
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $127,979
10.555 National School Lunch Program $103,281
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $58,749
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $26,266
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $24,006
84.060 Indian Education_grants to Local Educational Agencies $21,331
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $13,579
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $6,300
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $3,158
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $899
84.181 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families $650