Finding 619248 (2022-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-05-21
Audit: 40454

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Reports for federal reimbursement were not submitted on time, affecting cash flow.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal award reporting standards was not met due to delays in remittance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely submission of reports and address any gaps in business office duties during transitions.

Finding Text

Finding Criteria ? A component of compliance relating to federal awards is to determine whether required reports for federal award reimbursement include all expenditure activity of the reporting period, are supported by applicable accounting or performance records, and are fairly presented in accordance with governing requirements. Condition Found ? Quarterly remittance which report eligible federal expenditure incurred by the district during a three-month period were not timely remitted to request reimbursement of expenditure. Cause of the Finding ? The district has experienced a change of business manager and the transition into their roles allowed certain duties of the business office not to be completed. Effect of the Finding ? The opportunity cost of managing cashflow of the district due to not receiving reimbursement of federal expenditures in a timely manner. Also the PDE Financial and Account Information (FAI) portal may suspend payment until reporting status is updated. Questioned Costs ? No questioned costs. These factors have contributed in some immeasurable amount to the School District?s perilous financial condition.

Categories

Reporting Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 42805 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 42806 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 42807 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 619247 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 619249 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.553 School Breakfast Program $291,782
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $233,287
10.555 National School Lunch Program $42,013
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $37,264
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $23,930
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $20,079
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $13,961
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $614
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $332