South Putnam Community School CorporationLocal Government

FINDING 2025-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2023-003. Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the prior audit period, the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The Superintendent of Schools submitted all of the reports without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. No reports were required to be filed in the subsequent period; however, follow-up indicated that an internal control had not been implemented over reporting for federal programs. The lack of internal controls was a systematic issue throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." Cause The School Corporation chose not to implement an internal control for this compliance requirement and did not have an excuse for not implementing it. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed, material noncompliance could remain undetected. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that are documented, that would provide segregation of duties to ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2025-004 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Summer Food Service Program for Children Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2024, FY2025 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context 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 Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. The School Corporation entered into a fixed price meal contract with a food service management company (FSMC). For each meal type, a fixed price was established and billed by the FSMC based on meal counts served. The School Corporation did not compare the invoices received from the FSMC to the School Corporation's software reports to ensure the number of meals invoiced agreed to the meals served. Two invoices totaling $213,049 from the FSMC were selected for testing but could not be supported with documentation for the amounts billed. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." 2 CFR 200.403 states in part: "Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria in order to be allowable under Federal awards: (a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be allocable thereto under these principles. (b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal award as to types or amount of cost items. . . . (g) Be adequately documented. . . ." Cause Management had not developed a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. Invoices from the FSMC were not thoroughly reviewed to ensure the number of meals invoiced agreed with meals served by the School Corporation. Effect The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs We identified $213,049 in known questioned costs as noted above in the Condition and Context. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish a system of internal controls, including segregation of duties, to ensure compliance with the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425U200013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Revenue Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period, the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports, and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The Superintendent of Schools submitted all the reports without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed and implemented by management of the School Corporation, which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 20 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper system of internal controls, including policies and procedures, that are documented that would provide segregation of duties to ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2023-004 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2022, FY2023, 7182022IN890342, 7182023IN890342 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Audit Finding: Material Weakness Condition and Context Federal regulations allow for informal procurement methods when the value of the procurement for property or services does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, which is set at $250,000 unless a lower, more restrictive threshold is set by a non-Federal entity. As Indiana Code has set a more restrictive threshold of $150,000, informal procurement methods are permitted when the value of the procurement does not exceed $150,000. This informal process allows for methods other than the formal bid process. The informal process is divided between two methods based on thresholds. Micro-purchases, typically for those purchases $10,000 or under, and small purchase procedures for those purchases above the micropurchase threshold, but below the simplified acquisition threshold. Micro-purchases may be awarded without soliciting competitive price rate quotations. If small purchase procedures are used, then price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. The School Corporation had not designed or implemented internal controls, policies, or procedures to ensure that proper procurement procedures for small purchases were followed. Small purchases totaling $156,441 were made without a documented oversight, review, or approval process. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 21 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Criteria Indiana Code 4-13.6-5-2 states in part: "(a) Except as provided by this chapter and IC 16-33-4-10, if the estimated cost of a public works project is at least one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), the division shall award a contract for the project based on competitive bids. (b) If the estimated cost of a public works project is at least one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), the division shall develop contract documents for a public works contract and keep the contract documents on file in its offices so that they may be inspected by contractors and members of the public. . . ." 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed and implemented by management of the School Corporation, which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management statements of what should be done to effect internal control, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper system of internal controls, including policies and procedures, that are documented that would provide segregation of duties to ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 22 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2023-005 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2023, 7182022IN890342, 7182023IN890342 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Finding: Material Weakness Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2021-003. Condition and Context The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance related to the eligibility determination of a child receiving meals. Any child enrolled in a participating school or summer camp, or attending a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meal service site, who meets the applicable program's definition of "child," may receive meals under the applicable program. In the case of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, children belonging to households meeting nationwide income eligibility requirements may receive meals at no charge or at a reduced price. Children who have been determined ineligible for free or reduced-price school meals pay the full price, set by the School Food Authority, for their meals. Children attending SFSP meal service sites receive their meals at no charge. As a general rule, a child's eligibility for free or reduced-price meals under a Child Nutrition Cluster program may be established by the submission of an annual application or statement which furnishes such information as family income and family size. Local educational agencies, institutions, and sponsors then determine eligibility by comparing the data reported by the child's household to published income eligibility guidelines. Additionally, a child may be direct certified. For a direct certification, annual eligibility determinations are based on the child's household receiving benefits under SNAP, FDPIR, the Head Start Program (ALN 93.600), or, under most circumstances, the TANF program (ALN 93.558). A household may furnish documentation of its participation in one of these programs; or the school, institution, or sponsor may obtain the information directly from the state or local agency that administers these programs. Certain foster, runaway, homeless, and migrant children are categorically eligible for free school lunches and breakfasts. Direct certified households do not need to complete an application. The Food Service Director was responsible for generating and reviewing the Direct Certification Reports. There was no evidence that the direct certifications were correctly and properly included in the software system, or that there was an oversight, review, or approval process over the direct certifications. The lack of internal controls was isolated to direct certifications in fiscal year 2022-2023. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 23 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." Cause A proper system of internal controls was not designed by management of the School Corporation, which would include segregation of key functions. Embedded within a properly designed and implemented internal control system should be internal controls consisting of policies and procedures. Policies reflect the School Corporation's management of what should be done to effect internal controls, and procedures should consist of actions that would implement these policies. Effect Without the proper design or implementation of the components of a system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties and additional oversight as needed, the internal control system cannot be capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material noncompliance. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that management of the School Corporation design and implement a proper system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that would provide segregation of duties to ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2021-003 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, COVID-19 - School Breakfast Program, COVID-19 - National School Lunch Program Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 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 and Context An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The Free and Reduced-Price Applications (applications) were required to be submitted online. The Food Service Director was responsible for verifying that the computer software made the correct determination for eligibility. There was no evidence of an oversight, review, or approval process that ensured the eligibility determination made by the software system was accurate. In addition, there was no evidence that the Direct Certifications were correctly and properly included in the software system, or that there was an oversight, review, or approval process over the Direct Certifications. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." Cause Management had not developed a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish a system of internal control related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2021-004 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Program Income Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, COVID-19 - School Breakfast Program, COVID-19 - National School Lunch Program Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2020, FY2021 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Program Income Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit report. The prior audit finding number was 2019-005. Condition and Context 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 Program Income compliance requirement. Program Income was not properly recorded in the School Lunch fund. Monthly transfers were made from the Prepaid Lunch fund (Fund 8400) to the School Lunch fund, but the transfers did not agree to the monthly sales reports. The Treasurer transferred only the amount needed to balance Fund 8400 to the detailed student account balances. The amount transferred to the School Lunch fund, was receipted into revenue account 1600, School Lunch Program, instead of being broken down between breakfast, lunch, and ala carte sales. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." 7 CFR 210.14(c) states: "Financial assurances. The school food authority shall meet the requirements of the State agency for compliance with ? 210.19(a) including any separation of records of nonprofit school food service from records of any other food service which may be operated by the school food authority as provided in paragraph (a) of this section." 7 CFR 210.14(f)(3) states: "All revenue from the sale of nonprogram foods shall accrue to the nonprofit school food service account of a participating school food authority." 7 CFR 220.7(e) states in part: "Each school food authority approved to participate in the program shall enter into a written agreement with the State agency or the Department through the FNSRO, as applicable, that may be amended as necessary. . . . Such agreements shall provide that the School Food Authority shall, with respect to participating schools under its jurisdiction: . . . (12) Maintain a financial management system as prescribed by the State agency, or FNSRO where applicable; . . ." When a student puts money into their individual meal account, it should not be considered income to the child nutrition program until that student goes through the lunch line and charges a meal to their account. Therefore, while money is in the student's individual account, the balance should not be included in Fund 800 School Lunch. A school should set up a clearing account with the fund number of 8400 Prepaid School Lunch Accounts, which is included in Chapter 4 of the State Board of Accounts Uniform Compliance Guidelines for Indiana Public School Corporations. When a student brings in a deposit the receipt should be recorded to fund 8400 using receipt account 1630 Special Functions. After the student has charged meals, you should disburse the amount charged from 8400 using expenditure account 31900 Other Food Services and receipt this into fund 800 using the Food Services receipt accounts 1611-1623 at the time established in a written school policy to ensure accurate monthly reporting. At this point the receipts are considered program income and should be included on any reports that are required to be completed. Also, on a monthly basis it is required that the balance of the 8400 fund be reconciled with the total of the individual meal accounts. (The School Bulletin and Uniform Compliance Guidelines, February 2019) Cause Management had not developed a system of internal control that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Program Income compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Program Income compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish internal controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Program Income compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2021-005 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, COVID-19 - School Breakfast Program, COVID-19 - National School Lunch Program Assistance Listings Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2020, FY2021 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition and Context An internal control system was in place at the School Corporation, but the control was not effective to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. Of the 20 food service program disbursements tested, 3 contained errors. There were 58 individual items purchased, from two contracted vendors, that were not charged in accordance with contracted prices. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." 2 CFR 200.403 states in part: "Except where otherwise authorized by statute, cost must meet the following general criteria in order to be allowable under Federal awards: (a) Be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the Federal award and be allocable thereto under these principles. (b) Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the Federal award as to types or amount of cost items. (c) Be consistent with policies and procedures that apply uniformly to both federally financed and other activities of the non-Federal entity. . . . (g) Be adequately documented. . . ." Cause Management had not developed an effective system of internal control 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 noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish an effective system of internal control to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2019-002 Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Level of Effort - Maintenance of Effort Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Programs: Special Education Grants to States, Special Education Preschool Grants CFDA Numbers: 84.027 and 84.173 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): 14216-046-PN01, 14217-046-PN01, 18611-046-PN01; 19611-046-PN01, 18619-046-PN01, 19619-046-PN01, 45716-046-PN01, 45717-046-PN01 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Condition and Context 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 maintenance of effort (MOE) requirement. The application was completed by the Treasurer; however, there was no documentation of a review and approval of the grant application. For 2 of the 15 expenditures listed on the application, there was no supporting documentation for the amounts reported. The lack of controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 16 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 2 CFR 300.203(b) states in part: "Compliance standard. (1) Except as provided in ?? 300.204 and 300.205, funds provided to an LEA under Part B of the Act must not be used to reduce the level of expenditures for the education of children with disabilities made by the LEA from local funds below the level of those expenditures for the preceding fiscal year. (2) An LEA meets this standard if it does not reduce the level of expenditures for the education of children with disabilities made by the LEA from at least one of the following sources below the level of those expenditures from the same source for the preceding fiscal year, except as provided in ?? 300.204 and 300.205: (i) Local funds only; (ii) The combination of State and local funds; (iii) Local funds only on a per capita basis; or (iv) The combination of State and local funds on a per capita basis. . . ." 34 CFR 300.205 states: "(a) Amounts in excess. Notwithstanding ? 300.202(a)(2) and (b) and ? 300.203(b), and except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section and ? 300.230(e)(2), for any fiscal year for which the allocation received by an LEA under ? 300.705 exceeds the amount the LEA received for the previous fiscal year, the LEA may reduce the level of expenditures otherwise required by ? 300.203(b) by not more than 50 percent of the amount of that excess. (b) Use of amounts to carry out activities under ESEA. If an LEA exercises the authority under paragraph (a) of this section, the LEA must use an amount of local funds equal to the reduction in expenditures under paragraph (a) of this section to carry out activities that could be supported with funds under the ESEA regardless of whether the LEA is using funds under the ESEA for those activities. (c) State prohibition. Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this section, if an SEA determines that an LEA is unable to establish and maintain programs of FAPE that meet the requirements of section 613(a) of the Act and this part or the SEA has taken action against the LEA under section 616 of the Act and subpart F of these regulations, the SEA must prohibit the LEA from reducing the level of expenditures under paragraph (a) of this section for that fiscal year. (d) Special rule. The amount of funds expended by an LEA for early intervening services under ? 300.226 shall count toward the maximum amount of expenditures that the LEA may reduce under paragraph (a) of this section." Cause The School Corporation's management had not developed a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking compliance requirement. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 17 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled material noncompliance to remain undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish controls related to the grant agreement and the Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2019-003 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Cash Management Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program CFDA Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2018, FY2019 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Cash Management Audit Finding: Material Weakness Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit. The prior audit finding number was 2017-002. Condition and Context 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 Cash Management compliance requirement. During fiscal year 2017-2018, an effective internal control system was not in place to insure that the balance in the School Lunch fund, which represents the net cash resources, did not exceed a three month average of School Lunch fund expenditures. The lack of controls was isolated to 2017-2018. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 18 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." Cause The School Corporation's management had not developed a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the Cash Management compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Cash Management compliance requirement. A lack of segregation of duties within an internal control system could have also allowed noncompliance with the compliance requirement 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. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish controls related to the grant agreement and the Cash Management compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2019-004 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program CFDA Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2018, FY2019 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 19 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Condition and Context 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 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment compliance requirement. Procurement The School Corporation did not comply with the procurement requirements for micro-purchases and small purchases. The School Corporation purchased goods without the appropriate procurement procedures in place. Small Purchases The School Corporation did not obtain price or rate quotations from an adequate number of sources for purchases of goods or services exceeding $3,500 in fiscal year 2017-2018 or exceeding $10,000 in 2018-2019, which fell under the small purchase procedures. The School Corporation did not document the rationale for the method of procurement, especially when a noncompetitive proposal method was used. Micro-Purchases The School Corporation did not have procedures in place to ensure that micro-purchases were distributed equitably among qualified suppliers for purchases less than $3,500 in 2017-2018 and $10,000 in 2018-2019. Suspension and Debarment The School Corporation had not established an effective internal control system to ensure compliance with suspension and debarment requirements. Of the seven contracts with vendors that were in excess of $25,000, only one had procedures performed to determine if the vendor was suspended or debarred. The lack of controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 20 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 2 CFR 200.320 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must use one of the following methods of procurement. (a) Procurement by micro-purchases. Procurement by micro-purchase is the acquisition of supplies or services, the aggregate dollar amount of which does not exceed the micropurchase threshold (? 200.67 Micro-purchase). To the extent practicable, the non-Federal entity must distribute micro-purchases equitably among qualified suppliers. Micropurchases may be awarded without soliciting competitive quotations if the non-Federal entity considers the price to be reasonable. (b) Procurement by small purchase procedures. Small purchase procedures are those relatively simple and informal procurement methods for securing services, supplies, or other property that do not cost more than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. . . ." 2 CFR 180.300 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 intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking the SAM Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person." Cause The School Corporation's management had not developed a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Procurement and Suspension and Debarment compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the procurement and suspension and debarment compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish controls to ensure compliance and comply with the Procurement and Suspension and Debarment compliance requirement. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 21 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2019-005 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Program Income Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program CFDA Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2018, FY2019 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Program Income Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Repeat Finding This is a repeat finding from the immediately prior audit. The prior audit finding number was 2017-004. Condition and Context 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 Program Income compliance requirement. Controls were not in place to ensure proper reporting of Program Income. Program income was not properly reported in the School Lunch fund. Monthly transfers were made to the School Lunch fund, but these did not agree to the monthly sales reports. The lack of controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." 7 CFR 210.14(c) states: "Financial assurances. The school food authority shall meet the requirements of the State agency for compliance with ? 210.19(a) including any separation of records of nonprofit school food service from records of any other food service which may be operated by the school food authority as provided in paragraph (a) of this section." INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 22 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) 7 CFR 210.14(f)(3) states: "All revenue from the sale of nonprogram foods shall accrue to the nonprofit school food service account of a participating school food authority." 7 CFR 220.7(e) states in part: "Each school food authority approved to participate in the program shall enter into a written agreement with the State agency or the Department through the FNSRO, as applicable, that may be amended as necessary. . . . Such agreements shall provide that the School Food Authority shall, with respect to participating schools under its jurisdiction: . . . (12) Maintain a financial management system as prescribed by the State agency, or FNSRO where applicable; . . ." When a student puts money into their individual meal account, it should not be considered income to the child nutrition program until that student goes through the lunch line and charges a meal to their account. Therefore, while money is in the student's individual account, the balance should not be included in Fund 800 School Lunch. A school should set up a clearing account with the fund number of 8400 Prepaid School Lunch Accounts, which is included in Chapter 4 of the State Board of Accounts Uniform Compliance Guidelines for Indiana Public School Corporations. When a student brings in a deposit the receipt should be recorded to fund 8400 using receipt account 1630 Special Functions. After the student has charged meals, you should disburse the amount charged from 8400 using expenditure account 31900 Other Food Services and receipt this into fund 800 using the Food Services receipt accounts 1611-1623 at the time established in a written school policy to ensure accurate monthly reporting. At this point the receipts are considered program income and should be included on any reports that are required to be completed. Also, on a monthly basis it is required that the balance of the 8400 fund be reconciled with the total of the individual meal accounts. (The School Bulletin and Uniform Compliance Guidelines, February 2019) Cause The School Corporation's management had not developed a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the grant agreement and the Program Income compliance requirement. Effect The failure to establish an effective internal control system enabled material noncompliance to go undetected. Noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Program Income compliance requirement could have resulted in the loss of federal funds to the School Corporation. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recommendation We recommended that the School Corporation's management establish controls to ensure compliance and comply with the grant agreement and the Program Income compliance requirement. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

FINDING 2019-006 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Programs: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program CFDA Numbers: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2018, FY2019 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Eligibility, Special Tests and Provisions - Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications (NSLP) Audit Finding: Material Weakness Condition and Context An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility and Special Tests and Provisions - Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications (NSLF) compliance requirements. Eligibility The Food Service Director computed eligibility calculations on paper applications without an effective oversight or review process to ensure the accuracy of the calculation. Special Tests and Provisions - Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications (NSLP) The Food Service Director prepared the 3 percent verification test without an effective oversight or review process to ensure the accuracy of the test. The lack of controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.303 states in part: "The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award 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). . . ." Cause Because of the lack of documentation, the School Corporation had not designed or implemented a system of internal controls that would have ensured compliance with the Eligibility and Special Tests and Provisions - Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications (NSLP) compliance requirements. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 24 SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) Effect The failure to establish an effective internal control system placed the School Corporation at risk of noncompliance with the grant agreement and the Eligibility and Special Tests and Provisions - Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications (NSLP) 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. Recommendation We recommend that the School Corporation's management establish controls related to the grant agreement and Eligibility and Special Tests and Provisions - Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications (NSLP) compliance requirements. Views of Responsible Officials For the views of responsible officials, refer to the Corrective Action Plan that is part of this report.

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