Finding 9444 (2023-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-22
Audit: 12938
Organization: Douglas School District (SD)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: An additional major program was not properly recorded, leading to a material misstatement in the SEFA and financial statements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the reporting requirements for the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (ALN #12.618).
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all grants are accurately tracked and reported on the SEFA to prevent future discrepancies.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2023-003: SEFA Adjustments Federal Program Affected: Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, ALN #12.618 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Questioned Costs: None. Condition and Cause: An additional major program was identified during analytical review of expenditures. The revenue totaling $1,783,748 and accounts receivable of $108,538 was incorrectly recorded as an offset to expenditures or unrecorded. As a result, the grant expenditures were not included on the SEFA or the financial statements. Criteria and Effect: This grant was missed through the District’s existing internal controls, and therefore, resulted in a material misstatement of the District’s SEFA and financial statements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: All grants should be accurately tracked and presented on the SEFA. Response/Corrective Action Plan: Management is in agreement with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding No. 2023-003: SEFA Adjustments Responsible Individuals: Trista Olney, Business Manager Corrective Action Plan: The District will make efforts to accurately track and present grant funding. Anticipated Completion Date: Current fiscal year

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 9445 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 585886 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 585887 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
12.618 Community Economic Adjustment Assistance for Establishment Or Expansion of A Military Installation $1.78M
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $694,644
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $688,079
10.555 School Breakfast Program $546,257
12.U00 National Defense Authorization Act - Section 386 $335,127
10.555 National School Lunch Program $210,607
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $165,670
10.553 School Breakfast Program $99,143
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $82,991
84.126 Rehabilitation Services_vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States $70,036
84.041 Impact Aid $57,773
84.060 Indian Education_grants to Local Educational Agencies $43,959
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $26,614
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $23,314
15.227 Distribution of Receipts to State and Local Governments $1,167
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $609
15.226 Payments in Lieu of Taxes $89