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Easton Area School DistrictLocal Government

EIN: 231726731

UEI: M1N7J8ENZFF7

Audited by: Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of August 31, 2026

Easton Area School District11 audit years5 findings2 repeat
11
Audit Years
5
Total Findings
2
Repeat Findings
$23.9M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-06-30

GOING CONCERN$23,853,509 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on June 4, 2026. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by December 4, 2026 (93 days from today).

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2024-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2023-003

Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The amount reported on quarterly reports did not align with District records. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

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U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The amount reported on quarterly reports did not align with District records. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Management Corrective Action Plan: The District acknowledges the finding regarding the untimely submission of required reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Education related to federal grant programs. Management recognizes the importance of timely and accurate reporting to ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain effective oversight of federal funding. The delays in submission were primarily the result of staffing transitions within the Business Office and challenges associated with completing prior year financial information needed for reporting purposes. The District has worked cooperatively with the Pennsylvania Department of Education throughout this process and has taken steps to address outstanding reporting requirements. To address this matter, the District has begun implementing corrective actions which include: Establishing internal reporting calendars and compliance deadlines for all required state and federal submissions; Assigning specific staff responsibilities for grant reporting and monitoring; Implementing supervisory review procedures to ensure reports are completed accurately and submitted timely; and Providing additional oversight and coordination related to federal grant compliance and reporting requirements. Individual(s) Responsible: CFO, Finance Officer Anticipated Completion Date: Prior to issuance of the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Statements

Prior Finding References

2023-003

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2024-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2023-003

Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The amount reported on quarterly reports did not align with District records. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

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U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The amount reported on quarterly reports did not align with District records. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Management Corrective Action Plan: The District acknowledges the finding regarding the untimely submission of required reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Education related to federal grant programs. Management recognizes the importance of timely and accurate reporting to ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain effective oversight of federal funding. The delays in submission were primarily the result of staffing transitions within the Business Office and challenges associated with completing prior year financial information needed for reporting purposes. The District has worked cooperatively with the Pennsylvania Department of Education throughout this process and has taken steps to address outstanding reporting requirements. To address this matter, the District has begun implementing corrective actions which include: · Establishing internal reporting calendars and compliance deadlines for all required state and federal submissions; · Assigning specific staff responsibilities for grant reporting and monitoring; · Implementing supervisory review procedures to ensure reports are completed accurately and submitted timely; and · Providing additional oversight and coordination related to federal grant compliance and reporting requirements. Individual(s) Responsible: CFO, Finance Officer Anticipated Completion Date: Prior to issuance of the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Statements

Prior Finding References

2023-003

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FY 2024-06-30

UNMODIFIED OPINION, ADVERSE OPINION$23,853,509 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on June 24, 2026 — management decision was due December 24, 2026.

2024-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2023-003

Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The amount reported on quarterly reports did not align with District records. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

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U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The amount reported on quarterly reports did not align with District records. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Management Corrective Action Plan: The District acknowledges the finding regarding the untimely submission of required reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Education related to federal grant programs. Management recognizes the importance of timely and accurate reporting to ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain effective oversight of federal funding. The delays in submission were primarily the result of staffing transitions within the Business Office and challenges associated with completing prior year financial information needed for reporting purposes. The District has worked cooperatively with the Pennsylvania Department of Education throughout this process and has taken steps to address outstanding reporting requirements. To address this matter, the District has begun implementing corrective actions which include: Establishing internal reporting calendars and compliance deadlines for all required state and federal submissions; Assigning specific staff responsibilities for grant reporting and monitoring; Implementing supervisory review procedures to ensure reports are completed accurately and submitted timely; and Providing additional oversight and coordination related to federal grant compliance and reporting requirements. Individual(s) Responsible: CFO, Finance Officer Anticipated Completion Date: Prior to issuance of the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Statements

Prior Finding References

2023-003

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2024-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2023-003

Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The amount reported on quarterly reports did not align with District records. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

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U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The amount reported on quarterly reports did not align with District records. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Management Corrective Action Plan: The District acknowledges the finding regarding the untimely submission of required reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Education related to federal grant programs. Management recognizes the importance of timely and accurate reporting to ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain effective oversight of federal funding. The delays in submission were primarily the result of staffing transitions within the Business Office and challenges associated with completing prior year financial information needed for reporting purposes. The District has worked cooperatively with the Pennsylvania Department of Education throughout this process and has taken steps to address outstanding reporting requirements. To address this matter, the District has begun implementing corrective actions which include: · Establishing internal reporting calendars and compliance deadlines for all required state and federal submissions; · Assigning specific staff responsibilities for grant reporting and monitoring; · Implementing supervisory review procedures to ensure reports are completed accurately and submitted timely; and · Providing additional oversight and coordination related to federal grant compliance and reporting requirements. Individual(s) Responsible: CFO, Finance Officer Anticipated Completion Date: Prior to issuance of the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Statements

Prior Finding References

2023-003

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FY 2023-06-30

$16,525,932 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 21, 2024 — management decision was due September 21, 2024.

2023-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINION

Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

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2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-003 Management Corrective Action Plan: The District will monitor federal programs revenues and expenditures through the submission of quarterly expenditure reports as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Also, the District will submit final expenditure reports in a timely manner. Individual(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Coordinator of Federal Funds, Assistant Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: Prior to the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements.

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2023-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINION

Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

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2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-003 Management Corrective Action Plan: The District will monitor federal programs revenues and expenditures through the submission of quarterly expenditure reports as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Also, the District will submit final expenditure reports in a timely manner. Individual(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Coordinator of Federal Funds, Assistant Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: Prior to the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements.

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FY 2023-06-30

$16,525,932 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on May 16, 2024 — management decision was due November 16, 2024.

2023-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINION

Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

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2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-003 Management Corrective Action Plan: The District will monitor federal programs revenues and expenditures through the submission of quarterly expenditure reports as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Also, the District will submit final expenditure reports in a timely manner. Individual(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Coordinator of Federal Funds, Assistant Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: Prior to the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements.

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2023-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINION

Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

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2023-003 – REPORTING U.S. Department of Education – An award passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education -Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. (ALN 84.425) Condition: Required reports were not submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Education Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance and grant agreements, the District is to submit quarterly and final reports per each grant funding stream Effect: The effect is the District is not in compliance with reporting requirements Cause: The District is not following requirements to timely file reports. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensures all grants follow grant requirements View of Responsible Officials: The School District agrees with the finding and is working towards implementing better controls over their grant reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-003 Management Corrective Action Plan: The District will monitor federal programs revenues and expenditures through the submission of quarterly expenditure reports as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Also, the District will submit final expenditure reports in a timely manner. Individual(s) Responsible: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Coordinator of Federal Funds, Assistant Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: Prior to the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements.

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FY 2022-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$15,330,143 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on August 6, 2023 — management decision was due February 6, 2024.

2022-008
Other
OTHER MATTERS

2022-008 ? SUBMISSION TO THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Condition The District?s single audit and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse was delayed for the year ended June 30, 2022 beyond the due date. Criteria The submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse is due within nine months of its fiscal year-end. Cause The District did not have an audit completed within the due date of March 31, 2023 due to the reasons explained in the findings related to the financial statements. Effect The Federal Audit Clearinghouse filing deadline for the March 31, 2023 single audit was not met. Recommendation The District should develop procedures to ensure timely completion of the audit and submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

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2022-008 ? SUBMISSION TO THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Condition The District?s single audit and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse was delayed for the year ended June 30, 2022 beyond the due date. Criteria The submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse is due within nine months of its fiscal year-end. Cause The District did not have an audit completed within the due date of March 31, 2023 due to the reasons explained in the findings related to the financial statements. Effect The Federal Audit Clearinghouse filing deadline for the March 31, 2023 single audit was not met. Recommendation The District should develop procedures to ensure timely completion of the audit and submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Corrective Action Plan

The district does not feel a corrective action plan is needed. District staff provided reports in the same timeframe as previous audits and has never been late in the submission of our Single Audit Report to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. The first draft of the Audit Report which included the Single Audit Supplement was emailed to the district on June 19, 2023.

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FY 2021-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$6,919,517 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 5, 2022 — management decision was due July 5, 2022.

FY 2020-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$6,765,990 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 18, 2021 — management decision was due September 18, 2021.

FY 2019-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$7,930,254 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 18, 2020 — management decision was due September 18, 2020.

FY 2018-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$7,351,868 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 26, 2019 — management decision was due September 26, 2019.

FY 2017-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$7,692,935 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 14, 2018 — management decision was due September 14, 2018.

FY 2016-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$7,110,015 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 23, 2017 — management decision was due September 23, 2017.

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