Finding 858 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
G
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-10-27

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The School District did not distribute at least 95% of the funds reserved for parental involvement activities as required.
  • Impacted Requirements: The district must consult with parents and teachers and ensure proper fund distribution for Title I projects.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Review and adjust fund distribution processes to ensure compliance with the 95% requirement for parental involvement.

Finding Text

Criteria – A district must provide opportunities for consultation with parents and teachers of eligible pupils, including those from private schools, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Title I project. LEAs with allocations of more than $500,000 must reserve at least 1% for parental involvement activities. The School District must distribute not less than 95% of the amount reserved for parent involvement to schools receiving Title I services. Parents of participating children must be involved in discussions on the use of these funds. Condition – During our review, it was noted that the School District did allocate over 1% of their allocation for parental activities; however, the School District did not distribute 95% of that amount. Questioned Costs – None Cause/Effect – The School District was not in compliance with the distribution of the required amount for parental involvement.

Corrective Action Plan

The District concurs with the finding. The District will implement procedures to ensure compliance requirements of the program.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 859 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 860 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 861 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 862 2023-005
    - Repeat
  • 577300 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577301 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 577302 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 577303 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 577304 2023-005
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $5.32M
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $1.86M
10.555 National School Lunch Program $551,389
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $530,376
10.553 School Breakfast Program $297,515
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $173,552
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $136,248
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $48,295
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $47,948
12.002 Procurement Technical Assistance for Business Firms $33,823
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $17,064
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $16,167
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $10,456
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $7,265
10.185 Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program $6,148
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $3,135