EIN: 046006370
UEI: UW3QB6JEJBD5
Retain Supporting Documentation for Journal Entries (Material Weakness, Compliance Finding) Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture/Department of Education Cluster/Program: Child Nutrition Cluster/Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number(s): 10.553/10.555/10.559/84.425D Award Year: 2024 Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Criteria Per 2 CFR 200.302 (Financial Management) and 2 CFR 200.403 (Factors Affecting Allowability of Costs) of the Uniform Guidance, recipients of federal awards must maintain records that identify adequately the source and application of funds. All accounting records, including journal entries affecting federal programs, must be supported by sufficient documentation to ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and properly authorized. Condition During our audit of federal grant programs, we identified several journal entries affecting federal grant expenditures that lacked adequate supporting documentation. Specifically, these entries did not include invoices, detailed calculations, approval signatures, or written explanations substantiating the nature and purpose of the transactions. Cause The District does not have a formalized policy or consistent procedure requiring that all journal entries be accompanied by adequate supporting documentation and maintained for audit and review purposes. Effect Without adequate supporting documentation, there is an increased risk that unallowable, inaccurate, or unauthorized costs could be charged to federal programs. This deficiency also impedes the ability to demonstrate compliance with federal requirements. Context Supporting documentation for journal entries was not maintained in fiscal year 2024. This was a recurring issue throughout the year. This issue was not present in previous fiscal years. Questioned Costs As a result of this finding, we have identified $54,856 in Child Nutrition Cluster federal expenditures and $523,315 in Education Stabilization Fund federal grant expenditures as questioned costs. These costs represent journal entries for which sufficient supporting documentation was not provided to substantiate allowability and compliance with federal requirements. Recommendation To rectify this material weakness, we recommend the District implement and enforce policies requiring that all journal entries be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation and reviewed and approved by supervisory personnel prior to posting. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District’s corrective action plan is included at the end of this report.
Retain Supporting Documentation for Journal Entries (Material Weakness, Compliance Finding) Planned Corrective Action Effective March 1, 2026, the District implemented procedures requiring that all journal entries include appropriate supporting documentation prior to posting in the accounting system. Supporting documentation can range from invoices, written explanations describing the purpose of the entry, and calculations. The accounting system has been changed so all entries have supervisory review and approval. The Business Offi ce has established a standardized review process to ensure journal entries affecting federal programs are properly supported and retained within the District’s fi nancial records. Documentation will be maintained electronically to ensure availability for audit and internal review. The Business Offi ce will also provide guidance to staff responsible for fi nancial reporting and grant accounting regarding the requirement to maintain adequate documentation for journal entries in accordance with Uniform Guidance fi nancial management requirements. Periodic internal reviews will be conducted to ensure compliance with these procedures. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date Nancy J. Konisky, Business Manager Completion Date: Implemented March 1, 2026
Improve Controls Over Procurement Procedures (Material Weakness, Compliance Finding) Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Cluster/Program: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Number(s): 10.553/10.555/10.559 Award Year: 2024 Compliance Requirement: Procurement Criteria Under 2 CFR 200.318–.326, recipients of federal funds must follow federal, state, and local procurement standards when acquiring goods and services under federal programs. This includes documented procedures, competitive bidding or quotes for procurements over established thresholds, and proper contract management. Condition During fiscal year 2024, the District did not perform proper procurement procedures for a food vendor selected for testing under the Child Nutrition Cluster. Specifically, there was no evidence of competitive bidding or solicitation of multiple quotes as required. Cause The District did not consistently adhere to established procurement policies or federal requirements for competitive procurement under the Child Nutrition Cluster. Effect Failure to follow federal procurement requirements increases the risk of noncompliance with program regulations, potentially resulting in questioned costs or loss of funding. Context This issue appears to be an isolated incident based on our procurement testing. Questioned Costs Although we identified deficiencies in the district’s procurement procedures, we have not identified questioned costs related to this finding. This is because, based on our review, all goods and services procured were received, were necessary for the grant program, and were properly supported by invoices and evidence of payment. While procurement procedures did not fully comply with federal requirements, there was no indication that the costs incurred were unreasonable, unallowable, or unrelated to the federal program. As such, no costs were questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation We recommend the district ensure that all procurements under federal programs follow the required procedures, including documented solicitation of bids or quotes, vendor selection justification, and retention of procurement records. Staff responsible for procurement should be trained on federal requirements and procurement policies should be periodically reviewed for compliance. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District’s corrective action plan is included at the end of this report.
Improve Controls Over Procurement Procedures (Material Weakness, Compliance Finding) Planned Corrective Action The District has reviewed procurement procedures related to the Child Nutrition Program and has taken corrective action to ensure compliance with federal procurement requirements under 2 CFR 200.318–200.326. All food service vendors are now procured through appropriate procurement procedures, including competitive solicitation and documentation of vendor selection as required by federal regulations. The District will maintain procurement records including solicitations, bids or quotes received, vendor selection documentation, contracts, invoices, and payment records. The Business Offi ce will work with the Food Service Department to ensure that all future procurements under federal programs follow required federal, state, and local procurement standards. Staff responsible for procurement will be reminded of documentation and competitive bidding requirements. Procurement documentation will be periodically reviewed by the Business Offi ce to ensure ongoing compliance. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date Nancy J. Konisky, Business Manager Completion Date: Implemented March 1, 2026
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