Finding 636173 (2022-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-06
Audit: 55135
Organization: Newell School District (SD)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Significant adjustments were needed for the District's financial statements due to inadequate internal controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with reporting standards was compromised, affecting property tax, capital assets, and federal revenue accuracy.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure all significant accounts are adjusted annually to maintain accurate financial reporting.

Finding Text

Federal Program Affected: ESSER Fund Compliance Requirement: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition and Cause: During the course of our engagement, we assisted with adjusting SDRS pension activity and we proposed material audit adjustments. The adjustments included: a. Adjusting property tax receivable and unavailable revenue b. Adjusting capital assets of governmental activities c. Adjusting accounts payable and accrued leave d. Adjusting reoffering premium amortization on refunding bonds e. Adjusting federal revenue and receivable Other entries were proposed as part of the audit but were not recorded due to the overall insignificance on the financial statements. Criteria and Effect: These adjustments were not recorded through the District?s existing internal controls, and therefore, resulted in a material misstatement of the District?s financial statements. As in past audits, these adjustments were made by us as part of our audit process. Recommendation: We recommend management adjust all significant accounts at year end. This will provide the District with accurate financial information. Specifically: a. Property tax receivable and related revenues should be monitored and adjusted at least annually b. Capital expenditures should be capitalized and depreciated over the useful life of the asset c. Accrued leave balances should be monitored and recorded on an annual basis d. Amortization on refunding bonds should be recorded over the life of the bond e. Federal revenue and receivables should be adjusted at year end for accuracy Response/Corrective Action Plan: The District agrees with the above finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 59730 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 59731 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 59732 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 59733 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 636172 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 636174 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 636175 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $330,327
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $127,246
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $56,943
15.227 Distribution of Receipts to State and Local Governments $39,514
10.553 School Breakfast Program $31,370
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $16,719
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $15,558
45.310 Grants to States $15,000
15.226 Payments in Lieu of Taxes $10,233
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $7,365
10.555 National School Lunch Program $4,396
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $1,480