Finding 8368 (2022-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-01-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The SEFA under-reported expenditures for the Charter Schools Program by $24,206.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR Subpart F Section 200.510b, which mandates accurate reporting of federal program expenditures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to prepare the SEFA based on actual federal expenditures incurred, following GAAP standards.

Finding Text

Identification of federal program: US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION passed through the Indiana Department of Education: Charter Schools Program 84.282A. See finding in Section B. Criteria : According to 2 CFR Subpart F Section 200.510b, the auditee must prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period that includes all amounts spent on federal programs during the reporting period. Condition : The SEFA under-reported the expenditures for Charter Schools Program (CSP) by $24,206. Cause : The School prepared the SEFA based on the federal revenue recorded, rather than the actual federal expenditures incurred. Effect : An audit adjustment of $24,206 was made to increase the federal expenditures reported on the SEFA for the CSP program. Questioned costs: none. Context: $24,406 out of $635,116 total program expenditures were omitted from the SEFA. Recommendation : We recommend that the School implement procedures whereby the SEFA is prepared based on federal expenditures incurred on a GAAP basis. View of responsible officials : See attached corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Criteria: According to 2 CFR Subpart F Section 200.510b, the auditee must prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period that includes all amounts spent on federal programs during the reporting period. Condition: The SEFA under-reported the expenditures for Charter Schools Program (CSP) by $24,206. Cause: The School prepared the SEFA based on the federal revenue recorded, rather than the actual federal expenditures incurred. Effect: An audit adjustment of $24,206 was made to increase the federal expenditures reported on the SEFA for the CSP program. Recommendation: We recommend that the School implement procedures whereby the SEFA is prepared based on federal expenditures incurred on a GAAP basis. Action Plan: The School has hired an accountant who will follow the accounting rules and standards for financial reporting using GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).Persons Responsible: Tammy Chaney, Accountant

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 8369 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 8370 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 584810 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 584811 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 584812 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.282 Charter Schools $635,116
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $76,464
10.555 National School Lunch Program $69,545