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Review And Approval Of The Schedule Of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) ? Significant Deficiency All Federal Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e. auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School should have a process in place to perform a review of the SEFA, to include evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as a process to document the overall review and approval to ensure proper presentation, completeness, and accuracy of the SEFA. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team identified multiple instances where the SEFA was not accurately prepared and presented. Specifically, there were accrued payroll expenses that were not included in the calculation of federal expenditures. The SEFA was corrected to include these expenses in the current year. The engagement team identified this as a pervasive deficiency impacting all schools, as the SEFA was prepared by the same management personnel. Cause: The entity does not have an appropriate process in place to review the SEFA, to include retaining evidence of the resolution of variances, as well as documentation of the overall review and approval. Effect: Potential misstatement could occur if expenditure amounts are not accurately presented on the SEFA. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Not applicable. Identification As A Repeat Finding: Yes. Recommendation: The School should develop a consistent process to review the SEFA. Issues identified during the course of the review should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner.