Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special EducationLocal Government

EIN: 362805070

UEI: PX1YJXYLQNL3

Audited by: Wipfli LLP

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of August 28, 2026

Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education9 audit years12 findings8 repeat
9
Audit Years
12
Total Findings
8
Repeat Findings
$2.2M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-06-30

$2,182,443 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on June 2, 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 December 2, 2026 (95 days from today).

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FY 2023-06-30

$2,410,096 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on June 5, 2024 — management decision was due December 5, 2024.

2023-001
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

The 2022 data collection form and audit package were not submitted timely. Context: Due to extenuating circumstances related to personnel changes, the 2022 data collection form and audit package were unable to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: The District is at risk of jeopardizing the continued funding provided by the federal agencies. Cause: The lack of meeting the applicable reporting requirements was largely due to issues created by extenuating circumstances related to personnel changes.

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Criteria or specific requirement: As required by the Office of Management and Budget, auditees are required to submit a completed data collection form and audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse on or before the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The 2022 data collection form and audit package were not submitted timely. Context: Due to extenuating circumstances related to personnel changes, the 2022 data collection form and audit package were unable to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: The District is at risk of jeopardizing the continued funding provided by the federal agencies. Cause: The lack of meeting the applicable reporting requirements was largely due to issues created by extenuating circumstances related to personnel changes.

Corrective Action Plan

The District will implement a process to track the submission time of the data collection form and audit package.

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FY 2022-06-30

$2,251,402 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on June 7, 2023 — management decision was due December 7, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

$1,396,518 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on November 29, 2022 — management decision was due May 29, 2023.

2021-001
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

The FY2020 data collection form and audit package were not submitted timely. Context: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other extenuating circumstances, the FY2020 data collection form and audit package were unable to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: The Cooperative is at risk of jeopardizing the continued funding provided by the federal agencies. Cause: The lack of meeting the applicable reporting requirements was largely due to issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic and other extenuating circumstances.

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Criteria or specific requirement: As required by the Office of Management and Budget, auditees are required to submit a completed data collection form and audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse on or before the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. During 2020, this requirement was extended by six months for audits due on March 31, 2021. Condition: The FY2020 data collection form and audit package were not submitted timely. Context: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other extenuating circumstances, the FY2020 data collection form and audit package were unable to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: The Cooperative is at risk of jeopardizing the continued funding provided by the federal agencies. Cause: The lack of meeting the applicable reporting requirements was largely due to issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic and other extenuating circumstances.

Corrective Action Plan

The Cooperative will implement a process to track the submission time of the data collection form and audit package.

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FY 2020-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,253,784 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 10, 2021 — management decision was due May 10, 2022.

FY 2019-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$7,573,967 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 22, 2020 — management decision was due July 22, 2020.

2019-003
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2018-005

MANAGEMENT DOES NOT PREPARE GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GASB STATEMENT NO. 34

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MANAGEMENT DOES NOT PREPARE GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GASB STATEMENT NO. 34

Corrective Action Plan

NONE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDES ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION TO ITS AUDITOR AND RETAINS DECISION MAKING CONTROL FOR YEAR-END ADJUSTING JOURNAL ENTRIES MADE AS PART OF THE AUDITOR'S PREPARATION OF THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GASB STATEMENT NO. 34. DUE TO COST/BENEFIT CONSIDERATIONS FOR STAFFING, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THIS APPROACH TO BE ADEQUATE AND THAT ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION IS UNNECESSARY.

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2018-005

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2019-004
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2018-006

THE COOPERATIVE'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS ARE KEPT ON THE CASH BASIS DURING THE YEAR AND CONVERTED TO THE MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS AT YEAR END WITH AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS.

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THE COOPERATIVE'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS ARE KEPT ON THE CASH BASIS DURING THE YEAR AND CONVERTED TO THE MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS AT YEAR END WITH AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS.

Corrective Action Plan

NONE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDES ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION TO ITS AUDITOR AND RETAINS DECISION MAKING CONTROL FOR PROPOSED YEAR END ADJUSTING JOURNAL ENTRIES TO ADJUST THE BOOKS TO MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS. DUE TO COST/BENEFIT CONSIDERATIONS FOR STAFFING, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THIS APPROACH TO BE ADEQUATE AND THAT ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION IS UNNECESSARY.

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2018-006

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FY 2018-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$7,685,766 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 13, 2019 — management decision was due July 13, 2019.

2018-004
Eligibility
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2018-005
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2017-003

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-003

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2018-006
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2017-004

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-004

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2018-007
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2017-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$7,805,228 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 2, 2018 — management decision was due July 2, 2018.

2017-003
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2016-003

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-003

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2017-004
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2016-004

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-004

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FY 2016-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$6,841,166 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 20, 2016 — management decision was due June 20, 2017.

2016-003
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2015-003

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-003

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2016-004
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2015-004

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-004

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