Finding 6970 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-02

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District failed to maintain proper records for equipment purchased with federal funds, violating 2 CFR Section 200.313(d).
  • Impacted Requirements: Key requirements include maintaining detailed property records and conducting physical inventories every two years.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The District should review compliance requirements and implement procedures to ensure adherence, including working with Questar III BOCES for asset management.

Finding Text

Equipment and Real Property Management Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education, Education Stabilization Funds (Federal Assistance Listing numbers 84.425D, 84.425U, 84.425W), Passed through the New York State Education Department. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) requires property records to be maintained including a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in project costs, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data. Additionally, it requires a physical inventory of the property be taken and results reconciled with the property records at least every two years. Statement of Condition: Record of equipment purchased under the federal program was not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d). Statement of Cause: The district was not aware of the requirements. Statement of Effect: The District is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.313(d) and could fail to follow related disposition requirements. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District review the above referenced requirements and implement procedures to ensure the District complies with relevant compliance requirements. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District has contracted with Questar III BOCES for a complete fix asset inventory which will include the record management of the fixed assets.

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 6969 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 6971 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 6972 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 6973 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 6974 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 6975 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 583411 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 583412 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 583413 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 583414 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 583415 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 583416 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 583417 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $631,067
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $322,042
10.553 School Breakfast Program $260,753
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $76,226
10.555 National School Lunch Program $70,400
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $50,000
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $39,116
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $18,447
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $15,556
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $2,287