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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HARRISBURGLocal Government

EIN: 236003787

UEI: TCAHJUGP3QM5

Audited by: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of August 28, 2026

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF HARRISBURG11 audit years12 findings4 repeat
11
Audit Years
12
Total Findings
4
Repeat Findings
$30.4M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$30,361,810 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 31, 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 October 1, 2026 (32 days from today).

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FY 2024-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$45,183,264 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 28, 2025 — management decision was due September 28, 2025.

FY 2024-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$45,183,264 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on April 9, 2025 — management decision was due October 9, 2025.

FY 2023-06-30

$39,995,424 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 23, 2024 — management decision was due July 23, 2024.

FY 2022-06-30

$32,433,807 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 23, 2023 — management decision was due July 23, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

$18,759,166 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on September 11, 2022 — management decision was due March 11, 2023.

2021-001
Cost Allowability
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2020-001

The District did not obtain appropriate documentation to support time and effort charges to Federal programs or obtain in a timely fashion. Criteria: In accordance with the OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, documentation for time and effort reporting must reflect the distribution of activities performed by employees paid with Federal funds. Cause and Effect: The District did not have sufficient internal controls in place to ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained to support time and effort charges to Federal programs through adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications. Recommendation: The District should develop procedures for documenting time and effort in writing and implement controls to ensure that adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications are being properly maintained.

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Finding SA 2021-01 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through entity: Pennsylvania Department of Education Title I Grants to LEAs _ Grants to Local Educational Agencies ? CFDA 84.010 Title I Grants to LEAs ? School Improvement Grant ? CFDA 84.377 Noncompliance and Material Weakness in Internal Control Condition: The District did not obtain appropriate documentation to support time and effort charges to Federal programs or obtain in a timely fashion. Criteria: In accordance with the OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, documentation for time and effort reporting must reflect the distribution of activities performed by employees paid with Federal funds. Cause and Effect: The District did not have sufficient internal controls in place to ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained to support time and effort charges to Federal programs through adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications. Recommendation: The District should develop procedures for documenting time and effort in writing and implement controls to ensure that adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications are being properly maintained.

Corrective Action Plan

Auditee Response: The District experienced turnover in the Office of Federal Program resulting in the new Director of Federal Programs being unable to locate all of the Time Certifications forms from the 2020-2021 school year. The current Director of Federal Programs is now receiving payroll reports after each payroll to monitor each grant and using a shared file resource to collect and archive documentation so that it does not get lost in any future transitions.

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2020-001

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FY 2020-06-30

$14,893,530 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on April 15, 2021 — management decision was due October 15, 2021.

2020-001
Cost Allowability
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2019-001

The District did not obtain appropriate documentation to support time and effort charges to Federal programs or obtain in a timely fashion. Criteria: In accordance with the OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, documentation for time and effort reporting must reflect the distribution of activities performed by employees paid with Federal funds. Cause and Effect: The District did not have sufficient internal controls in place to ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained to support time and effort charges to Federal programs through adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications. Recommendation: The District should develop procedures for documenting time and effort in writing and implement controls to ensure that adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications are being properly maintained. Auditee Response: The shutdown caused by COVID-19 and the subsequent telework of the District?s educational staff created disruptions in the process of documenting proper time and effort reporting. The implementation of the internal controls and business office procedures coupled with new Business Office staff will ensure proper time and effort reporting.

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Finding SA 2020-01 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through entity: Pennsylvania Department of Education Title I Grants to LEAs _ Grants to Local Educational Agencies ? CFDA 84.010 Title I Grants to LEAs ? School Improvement Grant ? CFDA 84.377 Noncompliance and Material Weakness in Internal Control Condition: The District did not obtain appropriate documentation to support time and effort charges to Federal programs or obtain in a timely fashion. Criteria: In accordance with the OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, documentation for time and effort reporting must reflect the distribution of activities performed by employees paid with Federal funds. Cause and Effect: The District did not have sufficient internal controls in place to ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained to support time and effort charges to Federal programs through adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications. Recommendation: The District should develop procedures for documenting time and effort in writing and implement controls to ensure that adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications are being properly maintained. Auditee Response: The shutdown caused by COVID-19 and the subsequent telework of the District?s educational staff created disruptions in the process of documenting proper time and effort reporting. The implementation of the internal controls and business office procedures coupled with new Business Office staff will ensure proper time and effort reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

The District has subsequently developed written procedures within its business procedures manual for documenting time and effort for employees paid by Federal funds and has implemented control activities to ensure compliance with such written procedures.

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2019-001

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FY 2019-06-30

$18,370,506 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on May 5, 2020 — management decision was due November 5, 2020.

2019-001
Cost Allowability
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District did not obtain appropriate documentation to support time and effort charges to Federal programs in a timely fashion. Criteria: In accordance with the OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, documentation for time and effort reporting must reflect the distribution of activities performed by employees paid with Federal funds. Cause and Effect: The District did not have sufficient internal controls in place to ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained to support time and effort charges to Federal programs through adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications. As a result, the District either experienced delays in receiving Federal funds until the time and effort documentation was subsequently produced after year end or payroll charges were not considered to be eligible for reimbursement. Recommendation: The District should develop procedures for documenting time and effort in writing and implement controls to ensure that adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications are being properly maintained. Auditee Response: The District has subsequently developed written procedures within its business procedures manual for documenting time and effort for employees paid by Federal funds and has implemented control activities to ensure compliance with such written procedures.

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Finding SA 2019-01 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through entity: Pennsylvania Department of Education Title I Grants to LEAs _ Grants to Local Educational Agencies ? CFDA 84.010 Title I Grants to LEAs ? School Improvement Grant ? CFDA 84.377 Noncompliance and Material Weakness in Internal Control Condition: The District did not obtain appropriate documentation to support time and effort charges to Federal programs in a timely fashion. Criteria: In accordance with the OMB Uniform Grant Guidance, documentation for time and effort reporting must reflect the distribution of activities performed by employees paid with Federal funds. Cause and Effect: The District did not have sufficient internal controls in place to ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained to support time and effort charges to Federal programs through adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications. As a result, the District either experienced delays in receiving Federal funds until the time and effort documentation was subsequently produced after year end or payroll charges were not considered to be eligible for reimbursement. Recommendation: The District should develop procedures for documenting time and effort in writing and implement controls to ensure that adequate payroll records and semi-annual certifications are being properly maintained. Auditee Response: The District has subsequently developed written procedures within its business procedures manual for documenting time and effort for employees paid by Federal funds and has implemented control activities to ensure compliance with such written procedures.

Corrective Action Plan

The District has subsequently developed written procedures within its business procedures manual for documenting time and effort for employees paid by Federal funds and has implemented control activities to ensure compliance with such written procedures.

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FY 2018-06-30

$18,985,492 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on February 26, 2019 — management decision was due August 26, 2019.

2018-001
Cash Management
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2017-001QUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-001

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2018-002
Cash Management / Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2018-003
Cash Management / Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2018-004
Cost Allowability / Cash Management / Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2017-003QUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-003

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FY 2017-06-30

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSEDLOW-RISK AUDITEE$18,410,788 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 5, 2018 — management decision was due September 5, 2018.

2017-001
Cash Management
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-002
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-003
Cost Allowability / Cash Management / Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONQUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-004
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2016-06-30

$17,164,840 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 30, 2017 — management decision was due September 30, 2017.

2016-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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