Finding 862 (2023-005)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-10-27

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Indirect costs charged to the grant exceeded the approved budget.
  • Impacted Requirements: Federal funds must align with Uniform Guidance and Michigan Department of Education compliance.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Review and adjust indirect cost claims to ensure they match the approved budget.

Finding Text

Criteria – Federal funds must be used only for activities allowed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Michigan Department of Education compliance requirements, and must be consistent with the approved budget. Condition – During our review of budget and grant expenses, it was noted that indirect costs charged to the grant were in excess of the approved budget. Questioned Costs – Unknown Cause/Effect – The School District claimed reimbursement for expenditures which were not consistent with the approved budget.

Corrective Action Plan

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

Categories

Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 858 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 859 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 860 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 861 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 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