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Jennings County School CorporationLocal Government

EIN: 351082099

UEI: GTFNSY2FW9V1

Audited by: Crowe LLP

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

Jennings County School Corporation4 audit years9 findings2 repeat
4
Audit Years
9
Total Findings
2
Repeat Findings
$13.5M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

ADVERSE OPINION, NON-GAAP BASIS$13,511,594 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 26, 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 September 26, 2026 (23 days from today).

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2025-002
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

An effective system of internal controls was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure the School Corporation’s compliance with applicable requirements related to the Special Education Cluster (IDEA), specifically with respect to Suspension and Debarment requirements. No instances of noncompliance (entering a contract with a vendor that was suspended or debarred) were identified in the transactions selected for testing. The matter represents a deficiency in internal controls over the Suspension and Debarment process, rather than identified noncompliance with program requirements. Cause: The School Corporation’s management had not developed an effective system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the Suspension and Debarment requirements for vendors procured by the School Corporation’s Cooperative. No instances of noncompliance (entering a contract with a vendor that was suspended or debarred) were identified in the transactions selected for testing. The matter represents a deficiency in internal controls over the Suspension and Debarment process, rather than identified noncompliance with program requirements. Effect: Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the School Corporation cannot ensure the contractors paid with federal funds are eligible to participate in federal programs. Any program funds the School Corporation used to pay contractors that have been suspended or debarred would be unallowable, and the funding agency could potentially recovery them. Furthermore, noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: Suspension and Debarment As part of its internal control procedures, the School Corporation utilizes the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to verify the eligibility status of vendors prior to engaging in financial transactions. This verification process is designed to ensure that vendors are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal programs, in accordance with applicable procurement regulations. Two covered transactions that equaled or exceeded $25,000 were identified. Each of the identified transactions were selected for testing, totaling $73,208. The School Corporation did not verify the vendors' suspension and debarment status prior to payment for each of the covered transactions. Identification as a repeat finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the School Corporation adhere to School Policy 6325 (Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds) to ensure that all contractors who are paid $25,000 or more, all or in part with federal funds, are not suspended or debarred from participation in federal programs before entering into any contracts. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: For the views of the responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

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FINDING 2025-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Special Education Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.027 Federal Award Numbers and Years (Or Other Identifying Numbers): H027A230084, H027A240084 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Suspension and Debarment Audit Findings: Significant Deficiency Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The Non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)...." 31 CFR 19.300 states: "When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking the EPLS; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person if allowed by this rule; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person." Part 4 of the Treasury's Compliance and Reporting Guidance states: ". . . recipients are expected to have procurement policies and procedures in place that comply with the procurement standards outlined in the Uniform Guidance . . ." Condition: An effective system of internal controls was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure the School Corporation’s compliance with applicable requirements related to the Special Education Cluster (IDEA), specifically with respect to Suspension and Debarment requirements. No instances of noncompliance (entering a contract with a vendor that was suspended or debarred) were identified in the transactions selected for testing. The matter represents a deficiency in internal controls over the Suspension and Debarment process, rather than identified noncompliance with program requirements. Cause: The School Corporation’s management had not developed an effective system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the Suspension and Debarment requirements for vendors procured by the School Corporation’s Cooperative. No instances of noncompliance (entering a contract with a vendor that was suspended or debarred) were identified in the transactions selected for testing. The matter represents a deficiency in internal controls over the Suspension and Debarment process, rather than identified noncompliance with program requirements. Effect: Without the proper implementation of an effectively designed system of internal controls, the School Corporation cannot ensure the contractors paid with federal funds are eligible to participate in federal programs. Any program funds the School Corporation used to pay contractors that have been suspended or debarred would be unallowable, and the funding agency could potentially recovery them. Furthermore, noncompliance with the provisions of federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award could result in the loss of future federal funding to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: Suspension and Debarment As part of its internal control procedures, the School Corporation utilizes the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to verify the eligibility status of vendors prior to engaging in financial transactions. This verification process is designed to ensure that vendors are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal programs, in accordance with applicable procurement regulations. Two covered transactions that equaled or exceeded $25,000 were identified. Each of the identified transactions were selected for testing, totaling $73,208. The School Corporation did not verify the vendors' suspension and debarment status prior to payment for each of the covered transactions. Identification as a repeat finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the School Corporation adhere to School Policy 6325 (Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds) to ensure that all contractors who are paid $25,000 or more, all or in part with federal funds, are not suspended or debarred from participation in federal programs before entering into any contracts. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: For the views of the responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

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Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Special Education Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.027 Federal Award Numbers and Years (Or Other Identifying Numbers): H027A230084, H027A240084 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Suspension and Debarment Audit Findings: Significant Deficiency Condition: An effective system of internal controls was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure the School Corporation’s compliance with applicable requirements related to the Special Education Cluster (IDEA), specifically with respect to Suspension and Debarment requirements. No instances of noncompliance (entering a contract with a vendor that was suspended or debarred) were identified in the transactions selected for testing. The matter represents a deficiency in internal controls over the Suspension and Debarment process, rather than identified noncompliance with program requirements. Context: Suspension and Debarment As part of its internal control procedures, the School Corporation utilizes the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to verify the eligibility status of vendors prior to engaging in financial transactions. This verification process is designed to ensure that vendors are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal programs, in accordance with applicable procurement regulations. Two covered transactions that equaled or exceeded $25,000 were identified. Each of the identified transactions were selected for testing, totaling $73,208. The School Corporation did not verify the vendors' suspension and debarment status prior to payment for each of the covered transactions. Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Management will enhance controls and review processes surrounding Procurement, Suspension and Debarment under Special Education funds to ensure all compliance requirements of the program are met. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Philip Marsh / Mar 31, 2026

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2025-003
Equipment & Real Property
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Cause: The School Corporation's management had not developed a system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the compliance requirements listed above. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the compliance requirements. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: There were nine equipment purchases made during the audit period and charged to the ESF grants which totaled $564,248 in the aggregate. During testing of equipment purchases, the following items were noted: • The School Corporation provided a capital asset listing that had not been updated since 2020. As a result, none of the equipment items selected for testing that were purchased with ESF funds were included on the listing. Additionally, the listing did not include required elements under 2 CFR §200.313(d), including documentation of the federal funding source and the condition of the property. • The School Corporation did not perform a physical inventory of equipment at least once every two years as required by 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2). As such, management was unable to demonstrate that federally funded equipment was being periodically verified and reconciled to property records. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommend the School Corporation implement and enforce procedures to ensure federally funded equipment is properly recorded, maintained, and inventoried in accordance with 2 CFR §200.313, including updating the capital asset listing to include all required elements and performing physical inventories at least once every two years. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: For the views of the responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

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Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425W Federal Award Numbers and Years (Or Other Identifying Numbers): S425U210013, S425W210015 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.313 states in part: (a) Title. Subject to the requirements and conditions set forth in this section, title to equipment acquired under a Federal award will vest upon acquisition in the non-Federal entity. Unless a statute specifically authorizes the Federal agency to vest title in the non-Federal entity without further responsibility to the Federal Government, and the Federal agency elects to do so, the title must be a conditional title. Title must vest in the non-Federal entity subject to the following conditions: (1) Use the equipment for the authorized purposes of the project during the period of performance, or until the property is no longer needed for the purposes of the project. (2) Not encumber the property without approval of the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity. (3) Use and dispose of the property in accordance with paragraphs (b), (c), and (e) of this section. (d) Management requirements. Procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements: (1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. (2) A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. (3) A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft must be investigated. (4) Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. (5) If the non-Federal entity is authorized or required to sell the property, proper sales procedures must be established to ensure the highest possible return. Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Cause: The School Corporation's management had not developed a system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the compliance requirements listed above. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the compliance requirements. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirement could result in the loss of future federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: There were nine equipment purchases made during the audit period and charged to the ESF grants which totaled $564,248 in the aggregate. During testing of equipment purchases, the following items were noted: • The School Corporation provided a capital asset listing that had not been updated since 2020. As a result, none of the equipment items selected for testing that were purchased with ESF funds were included on the listing. Additionally, the listing did not include required elements under 2 CFR §200.313(d), including documentation of the federal funding source and the condition of the property. • The School Corporation did not perform a physical inventory of equipment at least once every two years as required by 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2). As such, management was unable to demonstrate that federally funded equipment was being periodically verified and reconciled to property records. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommend the School Corporation implement and enforce procedures to ensure federally funded equipment is properly recorded, maintained, and inventoried in accordance with 2 CFR §200.313, including updating the capital asset listing to include all required elements and performing physical inventories at least once every two years. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: For the views of the responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

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Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U, 84.425W Federal Award Numbers and Years (Or Other Identifying Numbers): S425U210013, S425W210015 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Audit Findings: Material Weakness Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Context: There were nine equipment purchases made during the audit period and charged to the ESF grants which totaled $564,248 in the aggregate. During testing of equipment purchases, the following items were noted: • The School Corporation provided a capital asset listing that had not been updated since 2020. As a result, none of the equipment items selected for testing that were purchased with ESF funds were included on the listing. Additionally, the listing did not include required elements under 2 CFR §200.313(d), including documentation of the federal funding source and the condition of the property. • The School Corporation did not perform a physical inventory of equipment at least once every two years as required by 2 CFR §200.313(d)(2). As such, management was unable to demonstrate that federally funded equipment was being periodically verified and reconciled to property records. Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Management will perform a comprehensive inventory and evaluation of all assets including those purchased with ESF funds and ensure they are appropriately recorded within a detailed asset listing. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Philip Marsh / Jun 30, 2026

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FY 2023-06-30

ADVERSE OPINION, NON-GAAP BASIS$20,370,126 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 27, 2024 — management decision was due September 27, 2024.

FY 2021-06-30

ADVERSE OPINION, NON-GAAP BASIS$9,462,354 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 30, 2023 — management decision was due September 30, 2023.

2021-002
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirements. Cause: The School Corporation's management had not developed a system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the compliance requirements listed above. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the compliance requirements. A lack of segregation of duties within an internal control system could have also allowed noncompliance with the compliance requirements and allowed the misuse and mismanagement of federal funds and assets by not having proper oversight, reviews, and approvals over the activities of the programs. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: During sample testing of 34 non-direct certified students for eligibility, we noted there was no documented review by someone other than the individual making the eligibility determination. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the School Corporation establish a review control to verify all applicant data entered into the software is accurate and complete to confirm eligibility determinations are correct. This review should be performed by someone other than the individual entering the data and we recommend this review be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.

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FINDING 2021-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Child Nutrition Discretionary Grant Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555, 10.579 Federal Award Numbers and Years (Or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2020, FY2021 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in 'Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government' issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the 'Internal Control Integrated Framework', issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). . . ." Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirements. Cause: The School Corporation's management had not developed a system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the compliance requirements listed above. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the compliance requirements. A lack of segregation of duties within an internal control system could have also allowed noncompliance with the compliance requirements and allowed the misuse and mismanagement of federal funds and assets by not having proper oversight, reviews, and approvals over the activities of the programs. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: During sample testing of 34 non-direct certified students for eligibility, we noted there was no documented review by someone other than the individual making the eligibility determination. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the School Corporation establish a review control to verify all applicant data entered into the software is accurate and complete to confirm eligibility determinations are correct. This review should be performed by someone other than the individual entering the data and we recommend this review be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING 2021-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Child Nutrition Discretionary Grant Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555, 10.579 Federal Award Numbers and Years (Or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2020, FY2021 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Finding: Material Weakness Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirements. Context: During testing of 34 non-direct certified students for eligibility, we noted there was no documented review by someone other than the individual making the eligibility determination. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Food Service Department will start the following process when entering income information into the computer system for Student families. The Food Service Bookkeeper, Barb Miller, will enter the information and sign-off on the entries. The Food Service Director, Stacie Green, will then review information entered and sign-off on the entries. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Food Service Director, Stacie Green, will be responsible for this to be done. This procedure was started in the Fall of the 2021-2022 School Year

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2021-003
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

The School Corporation had not established an effective internal control system related to the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. The School Corporation failed to comply with the allowable costs/cost principle requirements that employees who work 100 percent of their time on a federal award maintain semiannual certifications as required by the pass-through agency, and that employees who work on a federal award and a non-federal award have Program Activity Reports or equivalent documentation to support the distribution of their salaries or wages. Cause: The School Corporation's management had not developed an effective system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement or the compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: Semiannual certifications are required by the pass-through agency. The required supporting documentation (Personnel Activity Reports, Semi-Annual Certifications, or equivalent documentation) for 4 of 5 payroll periods selected for testing were not properly maintained. Identification as a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporations' management establish controls to ensure compliance and comply with the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement including maintaining Personnel Activity Reports, Semi-Annual Certifications, or equivalent documentation to support payroll charges allocated to federal grants. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.

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Finding 2021-003 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster ? Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Special Education Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.027, 84.173 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Audit Finding: Significant Deficiency Criteria: "Standards for Documentation of Personnel Expenses (1) Charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must: (i) Be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated; (ii) Be incorporated into the official records of the non-Federal entity; (iii) Reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the non-Federal entity, not exceeding 100% of compensated activities . . . (vii) Support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one Federal award; a Federal award and non-Federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity. . . ." Indiana Department of Education Onsite Fiscal Monitoring Document - Monitoring Topic 1-Compliance with compensation for personnel services requirements, page 2 states: "Show evidence that personnel in 'split-funded' positions maintain Program Activity Reports (PAR)/Time and Effort logs and evidence that personnel paid 100% with federal funds complete accurate and timely 'Semi-Annual Certification' forms." SECTION 3 ? FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Finding 2021-003 (Continued) Condition: The School Corporation had not established an effective internal control system related to the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. The School Corporation failed to comply with the allowable costs/cost principle requirements that employees who work 100 percent of their time on a federal award maintain semiannual certifications as required by the pass-through agency, and that employees who work on a federal award and a non-federal award have Program Activity Reports or equivalent documentation to support the distribution of their salaries or wages. Cause: The School Corporation's management had not developed an effective system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. Effect: The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement or the compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs identified. Context: Semiannual certifications are required by the pass-through agency. The required supporting documentation (Personnel Activity Reports, Semi-Annual Certifications, or equivalent documentation) for 4 of 5 payroll periods selected for testing were not properly maintained. Identification as a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommended that the School Corporations' management establish controls to ensure compliance and comply with the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement including maintaining Personnel Activity Reports, Semi-Annual Certifications, or equivalent documentation to support payroll charges allocated to federal grants. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.

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Finding 2021-003 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster ? Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Special Education Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.027, 84.173 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Audit Finding: Significant Deficiency Condition: The School Corporation had not established an effective internal control system related to the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. The School Corporation failed to comply with the allowable costs/cost principle requirements that employees who work 100 percent of their time on a federal award maintain semiannual certifications as required by the pass-through agency, and that employees who work on a federal award and a non-federal award have Program Activity Reports or equivalent documentation to support the distribution of their salaries or wages. Context: Semiannual certifications are required by the pass-through agency. The required supporting documentation (Personnel Activity Reports, Semi-Annual Certifications, or equivalent documentation) for 4 of 5 payroll periods selected for testing were not properly maintained. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Director of Special Service will implement a semi-annual report that he will sign-off on and send to the principals of each school to review and sign-off to confirm information is correct. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Special Education Director, Todd Ebinger, will be responsible for this to be done. This procedure was started the 2020-2021 school year.

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FY 2017-06-30

NON-GAAP BASISMATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$8,801,746 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on February 24, 2019 — management decision was due August 24, 2019.

2017-003
Eligibility / Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-004
Program Income
MATERIAL WEAKNESSOTHER MATTERS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-005
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-006
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2015-009

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-009

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2017-007
Cash Management / Period of Performance / Reporting / Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2015-006

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-006

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