EIN: 300562083
UEI: C13BSGHEXRN5
Audited by: Abdo, LLP
Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]
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Data as of September 2, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on December 19, 2025. 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 June 19, 2026 (76 days ago).
What is a management decision? →During our audit, we requested supporting documentation for the meal counts done by the Charter School and reported to MDE. We encountered the following: • The meals reported at the St. Paul school site did not agree to the numbers listed in the meal counts. • Meals appear to be under-reported in the months of December and January based on the support received. Criteria: Charter Schools are required to count meals at point-of-service at all school sites and claim them in CLiCS in the category of approval based on direct certification or a household application for educational benefits. The Charter School was unable provide supporting documentation to affirm that accurate meal counts at all school sites took place and in the proper manner as noted in the condition above. Cause: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend the Charter School devise a well-documented counting system to track meals daily and retain documentation for support. We also recommend a review of individual school site information for accuracy in future fiscal years. Management Response: STEP Academy staff members will ensure that meal counts are taking place daily, being documented accordingly, and being reported appropriately.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Condition: During our audit, we requested supporting documentation for the meal counts done by the Charter School and reported to MDE. We encountered the following: • The meals reported at the St. Paul school site did not agree to the numbers listed in the meal counts. • Meals appear to be under-reported in the months of December and January based on the support received. Criteria: Charter Schools are required to count meals at point-of-service at all school sites and claim them in CLiCS in the category of approval based on direct certification or a household application for educational benefits. The Charter School was unable provide supporting documentation to affirm that accurate meal counts at all school sites took place and in the proper manner as noted in the condition above. Cause: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend the Charter School devise a well-documented counting system to track meals daily and retain documentation for support. We also recommend a review of individual school site information for accuracy in future fiscal years. Management Response: STEP Academy staff members will ensure that meal counts are taking place daily, being documented accordingly, and being reported appropriately.
2025-003 Free and Reduced Lunch Reporting During our audit, we requested supporting documentation for the meal counts done by the Charter School and reported to MDE. We encountered the following: • The meals reported at the St. Paul school site did not agree to the numbers listed in the meal counts. • Meals appear to be under-reported in the months of December and January based on the support received. Corrective Action Plan (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding: The Charter School will review current procedures surrounding meal counts to ensure the numbers reported to MDE are properly supported. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP: Paul Scanlon, the Executive Director is the official responsible for ensuring corrective action. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP: Fiscal year 2025-2026. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP: The Charter School will implement meal count procedures to be monitored by Paul Scanlon and completed by other staff members at the school.
2024-003
FAC accepted this audit on December 18, 2024 — management decision was due June 18, 2025.
During our audit, we requested supporting documentation for the meal counts done by the Charter School and reported to MDE. We encountered the following: • The Charter School was unable to provide support for the numbers reported at the St. Paul school site for months tested. • The meals reported at the Burnsville school site did not agree to the numbers listed in the meal counts. • Meals appear to be over-reported in the month of November based on the support received. • The Average Daily Attendance reported at the Burnsville school site in November varied from other months tested. Criteria: Charter Schools are required to count meals at point-of-service at all school sites and claim them in CLiCS in the category of approval based on direct certification or a household application for educational benefits. The Charter School was unable provide supporting documentation to affirm that accurate meal counts at all school sites took place and in the proper manner as noted in the condition above. Cause: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend the Charter School devise a well-documented counting system to track meals daily and retain documentation for support. We also recommend a review of individual school site information for accuracy in future fiscal years. Management Response: STEP Academy staff members will ensure that meal counts are taking place daily, being documented accordingly, and being reported appropriately.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Condition: During our audit, we requested supporting documentation for the meal counts done by the Charter School and reported to MDE. We encountered the following: • The Charter School was unable to provide support for the numbers reported at the St. Paul school site for months tested. • The meals reported at the Burnsville school site did not agree to the numbers listed in the meal counts. • Meals appear to be over-reported in the month of November based on the support received. • The Average Daily Attendance reported at the Burnsville school site in November varied from other months tested. Criteria: Charter Schools are required to count meals at point-of-service at all school sites and claim them in CLiCS in the category of approval based on direct certification or a household application for educational benefits. The Charter School was unable provide supporting documentation to affirm that accurate meal counts at all school sites took place and in the proper manner as noted in the condition above. Cause: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend the Charter School devise a well-documented counting system to track meals daily and retain documentation for support. We also recommend a review of individual school site information for accuracy in future fiscal years. Management Response: STEP Academy staff members will ensure that meal counts are taking place daily, being documented accordingly, and being reported appropriately.
2024-003 Free and Reduced Lunch Reporting During our audit, we requested supporting documentation for the meal counts done by the Charter School and reported to MDE. We encountered the following: • The Charter School was unable to provide support for the numbers reported at the St. Paul school site for months tested. • The meals reported at the Burnsville school site did not agree to the numbers listed in the meal counts. • Meals appear to be over-reported in the month of November based on the support received. • The Average Daily Attendance reported at the Burnsville school site in November varied from other months tested. Corrective Action Plan (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding: The Charter School will review current procedures surrounding meal counts to ensure the numbers reported to MDE are supported. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP: Paul Scanlon, the Chief Operating Officer is the official responsible for ensuring corrective action. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP: Fiscal year 2024-2025. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP: The Charter School will implement meal count procedures to be monitored by Paul Scanlon and completed by other staff members at the school.
FAC accepted this audit on December 20, 2023 — management decision was due June 20, 2024.
FAC accepted this audit on February 20, 2023 — management decision was due August 20, 2023.
FAC accepted this audit on January 17, 2022 — management decision was due July 17, 2022.
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