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During our testing of compliance with wage requirements for construction projects funded with ESSER funds, we noted the district failed to obtain the weekly certified payroll records prior to approving each application for payment. Further investigation revealed that neither the architect nor the contractor was made aware that the project would be funded by ESSER and, as such, the required wage data was not reported to the U.S. Department of Labor. Construction expenditures funded with ESSER grants totaled $1,053,609 for the year ending June 30, 2023