EIN: 260061118
UEI: LWJQGNP3JU35
Audited by: Mengel Metzger Barr and Co LLP
Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]
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Data as of September 7, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on February 10, 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 August 10, 2026 (29 days ago).
What is a management decision? →FAC accepted this audit on December 9, 2024 — management decision was due June 9, 2025.
Identification of the Federal Program U.S. Department of Education: AL 84.425D ESSER II – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund & AL 84.425U ARP ESSER – American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Passed through New York State Education Department – as shown on the Schedule of Federal Expenditures Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria The Charter School is required to submit an annual report to New York State Education Department - the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting - to provide required information which is then utilized by NYSED to complete the U.S. Department of Education ESF – ESSER Recipient Data Collection Form. A critical component of this report is the accurate reporting of the Charter School’s number of positions supported with ESSER funds and expenditures by ESSER subgrant and accounting object for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and was required to be filed by February 15, 2024. In accordance with the instructions for completing the form, expenditures are defined as the reimbursement payments received by the Charter School during the reporting period. Statement of condition and cause During our audit, we noted the Charter School inaccurately reported expenditures on the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting for the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 as a result of reporting the expenditures during the reporting period for ESSER II under the ESSER I column. We also noted that ESSER III Set-Aside expenditures were reported, however, there were no ESSER III expenditures during the reporting period. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Education ESF – ESSER Recipient Data Collection Form was filed late, on February 24, 2024. Management’s internal controls over compliance with respect to this report did not allow management to detect and correct the error on a timely basis. Effect As a result, the information reported to the pass-through entity (NYSED) on the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting was incorrect. This could lead to errors in the amounts ultimately reported to the U.S. Department of Education by NYSED. Questioned Costs N/A Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Charter School implement procedures to ensure the reporting of expenditures is accurate in the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting. This will ensure the information is shown in accordance with the instructions for the NYSED report and the related U.S. Department of Education requirements. Management response We agree with the finding and recommendation. We will implement procedures to ensure that future reporting of expenditures on this required report is accurate.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Identification of the Federal Program U.S. Department of Education: AL 84.425D ESSER II – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund & AL 84.425U ARP ESSER – American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Passed through New York State Education Department – as shown on the Schedule of Federal Expenditures Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria The Charter School is required to submit an annual report to New York State Education Department - the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting - to provide required information which is then utilized by NYSED to complete the U.S. Department of Education ESF – ESSER Recipient Data Collection Form. A critical component of this report is the accurate reporting of the Charter School’s number of positions supported with ESSER funds and expenditures by ESSER subgrant and accounting object for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and was required to be filed by February 15, 2024. In accordance with the instructions for completing the form, expenditures are defined as the reimbursement payments received by the Charter School during the reporting period. Statement of condition and cause During our audit, we noted the Charter School inaccurately reported expenditures on the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting for the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 as a result of reporting the expenditures during the reporting period for ESSER II under the ESSER I column. We also noted that ESSER III Set-Aside expenditures were reported, however, there were no ESSER III expenditures during the reporting period. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Education ESF – ESSER Recipient Data Collection Form was filed late, on February 24, 2024. Management’s internal controls over compliance with respect to this report did not allow management to detect and correct the error on a timely basis. Effect As a result, the information reported to the pass-through entity (NYSED) on the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting was incorrect. This could lead to errors in the amounts ultimately reported to the U.S. Department of Education by NYSED. Questioned Costs N/A Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Charter School implement procedures to ensure the reporting of expenditures is accurate in the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting. This will ensure the information is shown in accordance with the instructions for the NYSED report and the related U.S. Department of Education requirements. Management response We agree with the finding and recommendation. We will implement procedures to ensure that future reporting of expenditures on this required report is accurate.
Recommendation It is recommended that the Charter School implement procedures to ensure the reporting of expenditures is accurate in the Education Stabilization Fund Annual Reporting. This will ensure the information is shown in accordance with the instructions for the NYSED report and the related U.S. Department of Education requirements. Management response We agree with the findings and recommendation. We will implement procedures to ensure that future reporting of expenditures on this required report is accurate. Corrective Action Nicole Tennant, Director of Finance, will establish a standardized procedure for reporting expenditures in the Education Stabilization Fund to ensure all required information is captured accurately and in compliance with the reporting guidelines. Nicole Tennant and relevant staff members involved in the preparation of the report will undergo additional training on the specific NYSED and U.S. Department of Education reporting requirements to ensure full understanding and adherence to the guidelines. Prior to submission, an internal review process will be instituted, where reports will be cross-checked to ensure accuracy and compliance. Nicole Tennant will improve documentation and maintain proper records to support all expenditure entries.
FAC accepted this audit on March 22, 2024 — management decision was due September 22, 2024.
FAC accepted this audit on December 15, 2022 — management decision was due June 15, 2023.
FAC accepted this audit on November 27, 2021 — management decision was due May 27, 2022.
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