West Aurora School District 129

EIN: 366004750

UEI: MDRJMU45BS81

Data as of August 19, 2026

10
Audit Years
10
Total Findings
9
Repeat Findings

FY 2022-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on February 8, 2023. 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 August 8, 2023, which was (1108 days ago).

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2022-004
Equipment & Real Property
REPEAT
Condition

Criteria: The District is required to maintain controls over equipment acquired with Federal awards. Condition: We noted that while the District did perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards on August 11, 2017, the District did not perform a reconciliation of the District's records to the physical inventory results. The District did not perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards during fiscal years 2019 - 2022. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Office of Management and Budget requires that a physical inventory of federal equipment be taken a least once every two years and reconciled to the equipment records. Effect: The District did not comply with the Federal equipment and real property management control requirement. Cause: Oversight by management and challenges brought on by COVID-19. Recommendation: We recommend that the District perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards every two years and reconcile the physical inventory records to District records. Management's Response: The District plans to perform a reconciliation of the physical inventory of equipment purchased with Federal funds to District records.

Corrective Action Plan

Plan: The District will perform a reconciliation of the physical inventory of equipment purchased with Federal funds to District records. Anticipated Date of Completion: 6/30/2023. Name of Contact Person: Angela Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Prior Finding References

2021-004

About Equipment and Real Property Management →
2022-005
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
Condition

Criteria: The District is required to maintain controls over suspension and debarment. Condition: Management did not perform a SAM.gov check in the current year to determine that vendors paid with Federal funds were not suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Management did not perform a SAM.gov check in the current year to determine that vendors paid with Federal funds were not suspended or debarred. Effect: The District's controls over suspension and debarment did not operate effectively during the fiscal year. Cause: District staff were unable to log into SAM.gov when the check ordinarily would have been done. Recommendation: We recommend that the District check SAM.gov annually for every vendor that is paid from Federal funds. Management's Response: The District plans to perform this check going forward.

Corrective Action Plan

Plan: The District plans to perform this check going forward. Anticipated Date of Completion: 6/30/2023. Name of Contact Person: Angela Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Operations

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FY 2021-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 21, 2022. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by September 21, 2022, which was (1429 days ago).

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2021-004
Equipment & Real Property
REPEAT
Condition

The District is required to maintain controls over equipment acquired with Federal awards. We noted that while the District did perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards on August 11, 2017, the District did not perform a reconciliation of the District's records to the physical inventory results. The District did not perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards during fiscal years 2019 - 2021. No questioned costs. The Office of Management and Budget requires that a physical inventory of federal equipment be taken a least once every two years and reconciled to the equipment records. The District did not comply with the Federal equipment and real property management control requirement. Oversight by management and challenges brought on by COVID-19. We recommend that the District perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards every two years and reconcile the physical inventory records to District records. The District plans to perform a reconciliation of the physical inventory of equipment purchased with Federal funds to District records.

Corrective Action Plan

Plan: The District will perform a reconciliation of the physical inventory of equipment purchased with Federal funds to District records. Anticipated Date of Completion: 6/30/2022 Name of Contact Person: Angela Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Management Response: Management agrees with the finding. See plan above.

Prior Finding References

2020-004

About Equipment and Real Property Management →

FY 2020-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on February 8, 2021. 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 August 8, 2021, which was (1838 days ago).

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2020-004
Equipment & Real Property
REPEAT
Condition

The District is required maintain controls over equipment acquired with Federal awards. We noted that while the District did perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards on August 11, 2017, the District did not perform a reconciliation of the District's records to the physical inventory results. The District did not perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards during fiscal years 2019 or 2020. No questioned costs. The Office of Management and Budget requires that a physical inventory of federal equipment be taken at least once every two years and reconciled to the equipment records. The District did not comply with the Federal equipment and real property management control requirement. Oversight by management. We recommend that the District perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards every two years and reconcile the physical inventory records to District records. The District will perform a reconciliation of the physical inventory of equipment purchased with Federal funds to District records.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding No. 2020-001 - Condition: We have assisted the District in the preparation of the annual financial statements and the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of GAAP financial statements and note disclosures is a time consuming activity and requires an individual to remain current with all new reporting pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The financial statements used internally by the District are not prepared in a manner consistent with the annual audited financial report.

Prior Finding References

2019-005

About Equipment and Real Property Management →

FY 2019-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on February 2, 2020. 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 August 2, 2020, which was (2209 days ago).

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2019-005
Equipment & Real Property
REPEAT
Condition

The District is required to maintain controls over equipment acquired with Federal awards. We noted that while the District did perform a physical inventory of equipment acquired under Federal awards on August 11, 2017, the District did not perform a reconciliation of the District's records to the physical inventory results. No questioned costs. The Office of Management and Budget requires that a physical inventory of federal equipment be taken at least once every two years and reconciled to the equipment records. The District did not comply with the Federal equipment and real property management control requirement. Oversight by management. We recommend that the District reconcile the physical inventory records to District records. The District will perform a reconciliation of the physical inventory of equipment purchased with Federal funds to District records.

Corrective Action Plan

West Aurora School District 129 31-045-1290-22 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CURRENT YEAR AUDIT FINDINGS Year Ending June 30, 2019 Corrective Action Plan Finding No.: 2019- 001 Condition: We have assisted the District in the preparation of the annual financial statements and the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of GAAP financial statements and note disclosures is a time consuming activity and requires an individual to remain current with all new reporting pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The financial statements used internally by the District are not prepared in a manner consistent with the annual audited financial report. Plan: Internal controls are in place to have the financial statements and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards prepared during the audit process. Transactions will continue to be reviewed and approved by appropriate finance personnel. Anticipated Date of Completion: 6/30/2020 Name of Contact Person: Angela Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Management Response: Management agrees with the finding. See plan above.

Prior Finding References

2018-005

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FY 2018-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on February 28, 2019. 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 August 28, 2019, which was (2549 days ago).

What is a management decision? →
2018-005
Equipment & Real Property
REPEAT
Condition

GSA_MIGRATION

Corrective Action Plan

GSA_MIGRATION

Prior Finding References

2017-005

About Equipment and Real Property Management →

FY 2017-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on December 26, 2017. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by June 26, 2018, which was (2977 days ago).

What is a management decision? →
2017-005
Equipment & Real Property
REPEAT
Condition

GSA_MIGRATION

Corrective Action Plan

GSA_MIGRATION

Prior Finding References

2016-006

About Equipment and Real Property Management →

FY 2016-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on December 5, 2016. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by June 5, 2017, which was (3363 days ago).

What is a management decision? →
2016-005
Cash Management
REPEAT
Condition

GSA_MIGRATION

Corrective Action Plan

GSA_MIGRATION

Prior Finding References

2015-005

About Cash Management →
2016-006
Equipment & Real Property
REPEAT
Condition

GSA_MIGRATION

Corrective Action Plan

GSA_MIGRATION

Prior Finding References

2015-006

About Equipment and Real Property Management →
2016-007
Cost Allowability
REPEATQUESTIONED COSTS
Condition

GSA_MIGRATION

Corrective Action Plan

GSA_MIGRATION

Prior Finding References

2015-007

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