EIN: 263968318
UEI: J8MEVRCHWJL3
Data as of August 26, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on March 15, 2022. 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 September 15, 2022 (1442 days ago).
What is a management decision? →The District purchased equipment, play structures and fencing, using Education Stabilization Funds without approval from CDE. Questioned Cost: The total costs of equipment purchases in our sample without CDE approval is $277,419. Context: We selected one purchase from the population, then selected an additional four purchases, each with the same result. Cause: The District failed to obtain pre-approval from CDE for these purchases. Effect: The District is out of compliance with this requirement. Recommendation: We recommend the District obtain approval from CDE or transfer the funds to an allowable use. Views of Responsible Officials: The District has submitted the authorization to CDE and we are awaiting their response to the request. All items purchased are within the allowable purchases. For further purchases the District has followed CDE requirements.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴FINDING 2021-001: Equipment (30000/50000) U.S. Department of Education Passed Through California Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Funds ? Assistance Listing No. 84.425C,D,U Criteria: Consistent with 2 CFR section 200.313 and section 200.439, Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) may be used for purchases of equipment. Capital expenditures are subject to prior approval by the pass-through entity, which is the California Department of Education (CDE). With prior approval by the CDE funds may be used that meet the overall purpose of the ESF program, which is ?to prevent, prepare for, and respond to? the COVID-19 pandemic. Condition: The District purchased equipment, play structures and fencing, using Education Stabilization Funds without approval from CDE. Questioned Cost: The total costs of equipment purchases in our sample without CDE approval is $277,419. Context: We selected one purchase from the population, then selected an additional four purchases, each with the same result. Cause: The District failed to obtain pre-approval from CDE for these purchases. Effect: The District is out of compliance with this requirement. Recommendation: We recommend the District obtain approval from CDE or transfer the funds to an allowable use. Views of Responsible Officials: The District has submitted the authorization to CDE and we are awaiting their response to the request. All items purchased are within the allowable purchases. For further purchases the District has followed CDE requirements.
Corrective Action Plan for Federal Audit Finding February 14, 2022 Nigro & Nigro, PC 25220 Hancock Avenue , Suite #400 Murrieta, CA 92562 FINDING#: 202-001: Equipment (30000/50000) PAGE#: 70 Condition: The District purchased equipment, play structure and fencing using Education Stabilization funds, {ESF) without approval from California Department of Education , (CDE). Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action : Cindy Blanchard, Director of Business Services, cblanchard@tausd.org, 530-623-6104 Describe below specific corrective action used in resolving audit finding: The District is working with the California Department of Education (CDE) to resolve the issue in a manner that will not adversely affect the District . As soon as the District learned of its error we submitted the request to the CDE. At this time we are awaiting their response. To prevent this issue in the future we have implemented the following procedure . Prior to a purchase order being processed the Director of Business Services will submit the pre-authorization form to the CDE. Purchase orders will not be processed until notification has been given from CDE of the approval. Anticipated Completion Date: Our new procedures were implemented immediately and will be ongoing. POC: Cindy Blanchard - Director of Business Services; Jaime Green, Superintendent
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