Pleasant Valley School District #62

EIN: 376004215

UEI: V18SGFEFKK66

Data as of August 21, 2026

Pleasant Valley School District #629 audit years26 findings9 repeat
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Audit Years
26
Total Findings
9
Repeat Findings

FY 2025-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 8, 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 8, 2026 (17 days from today).

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2025-001
Other
REPEAT

The District is required to complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations. The District lacks adequate procedures for monthly bank reconciliations within their general ledger system and between the bookkeeper's cash reports and the treasurer's reports.

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The District is required to complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations. The District lacks adequate procedures for monthly bank reconciliations within their general ledger system and between the bookkeeper's cash reports and the treasurer's reports.

Corrective Action Plan

District Bookkeeper will review the funds that general ledger accounts are incorrect, then create a case with E Finance (Michelle Huss) to work on a solution to eliminate outstanding entries once that AJE for FY25 are complete, without it affecting our retained earnings or current year's figures.

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2024-001

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2025-002
Other
REPEAT

The District is responsible for preparation of accurate financial statements. Material audit adjustments were identified during the fiscal year 2054 financial audit. Several adjustments were needed in order to properly report certain items of revenue and expense in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois School Code and Illinois Program Accounting Manual (IPAM).

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The District is responsible for preparation of accurate financial statements. Material audit adjustments were identified during the fiscal year 2054 financial audit. Several adjustments were needed in order to properly report certain items of revenue and expense in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois School Code and Illinois Program Accounting Manual (IPAM).

Corrective Action Plan

The District will review prior year audit entries to ensure all necessary entries have been posted in a timely manner with the addition of any current audit entries for the 2024-2025 school year.

Prior Finding References

2024-002

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2025-003
Reporting
REPEAT

Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The December 31, 2024 Other State Program 3999-VP, Title I Low Income, Title II, Title IV, IDEA FT, IDEA PS and March 31, 2025 Title I Low Income, Title I School Improvement, IDEA FT, IDEA PS and Title II expenditure reports were not filed within the required time frame.

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Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The December 31, 2024 Other State Program 3999-VP, Title I Low Income, Title II, Title IV, IDEA FT, IDEA PS and March 31, 2025 Title I Low Income, Title I School Improvement, IDEA FT, IDEA PS and Title II expenditure reports were not filed within the required time frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Reports were submitted after the 20th deadline - some within 2-3 days of that 20th date deadline. Moving forward reports will be submitted to Mrs. Forck to submit to ISBE by the 20th of each month.

Prior Finding References

2024-003

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2025-004
Reporting

Accurate expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE. The August 31, 2024 IDEA Flow Through, Title I Low Income, Title I School Improvement & Accountability, Title II, Title IV did not accurately report the "activities June 30 or prior" and "activities July 1 through 8/31/24" on the final expenditure report.

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Accurate expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE. The August 31, 2024 IDEA Flow Through, Title I Low Income, Title I School Improvement & Accountability, Title II, Title IV did not accurately report the "activities June 30 or prior" and "activities July 1 through 8/31/24" on the final expenditure report.

Corrective Action Plan

The district will review expenditures to make sure activities June 30 or prior and July 1 through August 31 are accurately accounted for on the expenditure report that requests this split.

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2025-005
Cost Allowability
QUESTIONED COSTS

The District is required to file an accurate expenditure report. The August 31, 2024 Title I Low Income expenditure report reflects expenditures that were not supported by the District's documentation of the program for fiscal year 2025.

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The District is required to file an accurate expenditure report. The August 31, 2024 Title I Low Income expenditure report reflects expenditures that were not supported by the District's documentation of the program for fiscal year 2025.

Corrective Action Plan

Reivew of all expenditures with the superintendent and do any required Journal entries to move them prior to closing out the Fiscal year. Transportation invoicing was delayed - and not coded correctly. Making sure all expenses for Title 1 are captured prior to closing out the fiscal year.

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2025-006
Reporting
REPEAT

Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The Title I - Low Income expenditure reports for December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025 were not filed within the required time frame.

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Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The Title I - Low Income expenditure reports for December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025 were not filed within the required time frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Making sure the reports are submitted to Mrs. Forck for approval and submission to ISBE on or before the 20th of the month deadline.

Prior Finding References

2024-005

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2025-007
Reporting

Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The Title I - School Improvement & Accountability expenditure report for March 31, 2025 was not filed within the required time frame

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Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The Title I - School Improvement & Accountability expenditure report for March 31, 2025 was not filed within the required time frame

Corrective Action Plan

Making sure the reports are submitted to Mrs. Forck for approval and submission to ISBE on or before the 20th of the month deadline.

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2025-008
Other

Cash disbursements should follow the District's written procedures. Two tested transactions were not approved in the board minutes. The Board was not given a complete list of expenditures to be approved for payment.

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Cash disbursements should follow the District's written procedures. Two tested transactions were not approved in the board minutes. The Board was not given a complete list of expenditures to be approved for payment.

Corrective Action Plan

Ensuring all bills presented at the board meeting (Bills paid to date, bills to be approved, bills paid after the prior board meeting, are all accounted for and presented to the board for approval.

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FY 2024-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on April 2, 2025 — management decision was due October 2, 2025.

2024-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

The District is required to complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations. The District lacks adequate procedures for monthly bank reconciliations within their general ledger system and between the bookkeeper's cash reports and the treasurer's reports.

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The District is required to complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations. The District lacks adequate procedures for monthly bank reconciliations within their general ledger system and between the bookkeeper's cash reports and the treasurer's reports.

Corrective Action Plan

District Bookkeeper has submitted a case request to E Finance Plus (Power School). Michelle Huss has taken over this case from E Finance Plus. This is the come up with a solution to eliminate outstanding entries without it affecting our retained earnings or current year's figures.

Prior Finding References

2023-001

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2024-002
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

The District is responsible for preparation of accurate financial statements. Material audit adjustments were identified during the fiscal year 2024 financial audit. Several adjustments were needed in order to properly report certain items of revenue and expense in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois School Code and Illinois Program Accounting Manual (IPAM).

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The District is responsible for preparation of accurate financial statements. Material audit adjustments were identified during the fiscal year 2024 financial audit. Several adjustments were needed in order to properly report certain items of revenue and expense in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois School Code and Illinois Program Accounting Manual (IPAM).

Corrective Action Plan

The district will review prior year audit entries to ensure all entries have been posted in a timely manner.

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2023-002

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2024-003
Reporting
REPEAT

Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The September 30, 2023 After School Program (Other State Program 3999-AD), Title II, Title IV, IDEA FT, and IDEA PS expenditure reports were not filed within the required time frame.

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Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The September 30, 2023 After School Program (Other State Program 3999-AD), Title II, Title IV, IDEA FT, and IDEA PS expenditure reports were not filed within the required time frame.

Corrective Action Plan

The 3999-AD Grant (After School Grant) was not approved by ISBE until January 19th, 2024. No expenditure report could have been done by December 30, 2023. Title 2, Title 4, IDEA Flow Through and IDEA PS were all submitted on October 27, 2023. Moving forward reports will be submitted within the required time frame.

Prior Finding References

2023-004

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2024-004
Cost Allowability
REPEATQUESTIONED COSTS

The District is required to file an accurate expenditure report. The Title I - Low Income expenditure reports for grant year 2023 reflect expenditures that were not supported by the District's documentation of the programs for fiscal year 2023.

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The District is required to file an accurate expenditure report. The Title I - Low Income expenditure reports for grant year 2023 reflect expenditures that were not supported by the District's documentation of the programs for fiscal year 2023.

Corrective Action Plan

The district will do periodic reviews of supporting documentation to ensure all expenditures are accounted for correctly moving forward as discussed with Kyle Polhill.

Prior Finding References

2023-005

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2024-005
Reporting
REPEAT

Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The Title I - Low Income expenditure repot for September 30, 2023 was not filed within the required time frame.

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Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis. The Title I - Low Income expenditure repot for September 30, 2023 was not filed within the required time frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Expenditures for September 30, 2023 were submited to Mrs. Forck for final approval on October 27, 2023, and submitted to ISBE on the same date. Moving forward reports will be submitted within the required time frame.

Prior Finding References

2023-004

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FY 2023-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on May 8, 2024 — management decision was due November 8, 2024.

2023-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District is required to complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations. The District lacks adequate procedures for monthly bank reconciliations within their general ledger system and between the bookkeeper's cash reports and the treasurer's reports.

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The District is required to complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations. The District lacks adequate procedures for monthly bank reconciliations within their general ledger system and between the bookkeeper's cash reports and the treasurer's reports.

Corrective Action Plan

Bookkeeper will work with E Finance support to clear out adjustments, journal entries, etc., in order to have bank reconciliation report accuratley reflect balances with the general ledger in cash accounts as well as money market accounts. See full Corrective Action Plan on district letterhead.

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2023-002
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District is responsible for preparation of accurate financial statements. Material audit adjustments were identified during the fiscal year 2023 financial audit. Several adjustments were needed in order to properly report certain items of revenue and expense in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois School Code and Illinois Program Accounting Manual (IPAM).

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The District is responsible for preparation of accurate financial statements. Material audit adjustments were identified during the fiscal year 2023 financial audit. Several adjustments were needed in order to properly report certain items of revenue and expense in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois School Code and Illinois Program Accounting Manual (IPAM).

Corrective Action Plan

The District will review prior year audit entries to ensure all necessary entries have been posted in a timely manner. See full Corrective Action Plan on district letterhead.

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2023-003
Other

One or more custodians of funds failed to comply with the bonding requirements of the Illinois School Code. The treasurer's bond in force was not sufficeint to meet the bonding requirement for at least one month during fiscal year 2023. The Illinois School Code requires the activity fund custodian to be bonded for at least 25% of the total funds in his or her custody.

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One or more custodians of funds failed to comply with the bonding requirements of the Illinois School Code. The treasurer's bond in force was not sufficeint to meet the bonding requirement for at least one month during fiscal year 2023. The Illinois School Code requires the activity fund custodian to be bonded for at least 25% of the total funds in his or her custody.

Corrective Action Plan

Will contact Unland Insurance Company to bond our district bookkeeper who handles the student activity fund account. See full Corrective Action Plan on district letterhead.

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2023-004
Reporting

Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis each quarter. The 9/30/22 Title I- Low Income, Title IV, IDEA Pre-K, IDEA Flow Through, and Title II expenditure reports and the 6/30/23 Title I - Low Income and Title IV expenditure reports were not filed within the required timeframe. In addition, the grant year 2022, 9/30/22 for Other State - AD, Title I - School Improvement & Accountability, Title IV, IDEA Flow Through, ARP IDEA Preschool, McKinney Vento Homeless, ESSER I, Digital Equity II and ESSER III expenditure reports were filed late.

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Expenditure reports are required to be submitted to ISBE on a timely basis each quarter. The 9/30/22 Title I- Low Income, Title IV, IDEA Pre-K, IDEA Flow Through, and Title II expenditure reports and the 6/30/23 Title I - Low Income and Title IV expenditure reports were not filed within the required timeframe. In addition, the grant year 2022, 9/30/22 for Other State - AD, Title I - School Improvement & Accountability, Title IV, IDEA Flow Through, ARP IDEA Preschool, McKinney Vento Homeless, ESSER I, Digital Equity II and ESSER III expenditure reports were filed late.

Corrective Action Plan

When the district bookkeeper submits the reports to ISBE, she will notify the superintendent that they are ready for her review and final aubmittal to avoid any delay and late filings. See full Corrective Action Plan on district letteread.

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2023-005
Cost Allowability
QUESTIONED COSTS

The District is required to file an accurate expenditure report. The final Title I - School Improvement and Title I - Low Income expenditure reports reflect expenditures that were not supported by the District's documentation of the programs for fiscal year 2023.

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The District is required to file an accurate expenditure report. The final Title I - School Improvement and Title I - Low Income expenditure reports reflect expenditures that were not supported by the District's documentation of the programs for fiscal year 2023.

Corrective Action Plan

District bookkeeper will carefully watch salaries to claim it within the correct fiscal year and not the following year. Pay attention to end of year expenses and review with Superintendent what should fall in prior year expense and current year expense. See Full Corrective Action Plan on district letterhead.

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2023-006
Reporting

Interfund loans must be properly approved by the Board of Education. A deficit cash position in the Transportation Fund resulted in an unauthorized interfund loan at year end in the District's commingled bank account.

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Interfund loans must be properly approved by the Board of Education. A deficit cash position in the Transportation Fund resulted in an unauthorized interfund loan at year end in the District's commingled bank account.

Corrective Action Plan

This type of fund transfer will not accur again. The superintendent and bookkeeper will meet monthly to ensure the appropriate funds are available in each account. If there is a deficit and need for interfund transfer, the superintendent will make the fund transfer a board agenda item to approve before the transfer occurs. See full Corrective Action Plan on district letterhead.

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FY 2021-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on July 31, 2022 — management decision was due January 31, 2023.

2021-004
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

In reviewing internal controls and compliance with the program requirements, it was determined that there were meals provided that were not claimed, in addition to meals claimed twice. Questioned Costs: The District claimed the same meals for August and September 2020 on the Summer Food Service Program that were claimed on the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, resulting in an amount to be recovered of $24,242. School Breakfast 10.553 $8,416 National School Lunch 10.555 $15,826 To be repaid to ISBE $24,242 Context: The District failed to timely detect and correct shortfalls of meal claims. The total claim earned net of the amount the District has already received for meal claims resulted in a shortfall amount of $257,562. School Breakfast 10.553 $14,837 National School Lunch 10.555 $22,180 Summer Food Service 10.559 $220,545 $257,562 Effect: The District has $233,320 in claims earned that have not yet been received from ISBE due to a recalculation to correct meal claim counts. . Cause: The District did not have adequate internal controls to timely detect and correct errors on their monthly meal counts. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement internal controls to ensure meal counts are accurate. Management's Response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to ensure meal counts are correctly calculated. The Illinois State Board of Education will be contacted to determine receipt of corrected disbursements according to the revised claims.

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Federal Program Name and Year: Child Nutrition Cluster - 2021 Project No.: 20 & 21-4210, 4220, 4225 CFDA No.: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Passed Through: ISBE Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): To obtain cash and donated food assistance, a local program operator must submit monthly claims for reimbursement to its administering agency. All meals claimed for reimbursement must meet federal requirements and be served to eligible children. Condition: In reviewing internal controls and compliance with the program requirements, it was determined that there were meals provided that were not claimed, in addition to meals claimed twice. Questioned Costs: The District claimed the same meals for August and September 2020 on the Summer Food Service Program that were claimed on the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, resulting in an amount to be recovered of $24,242. School Breakfast 10.553 $8,416 National School Lunch 10.555 $15,826 To be repaid to ISBE $24,242 Context: The District failed to timely detect and correct shortfalls of meal claims. The total claim earned net of the amount the District has already received for meal claims resulted in a shortfall amount of $257,562. School Breakfast 10.553 $14,837 National School Lunch 10.555 $22,180 Summer Food Service 10.559 $220,545 $257,562 Effect: The District has $233,320 in claims earned that have not yet been received from ISBE due to a recalculation to correct meal claim counts. . Cause: The District did not have adequate internal controls to timely detect and correct errors on their monthly meal counts. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement internal controls to ensure meal counts are accurate. Management's Response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to ensure meal counts are correctly calculated. The Illinois State Board of Education will be contacted to determine receipt of corrected disbursements according to the revised claims.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: In reviewing internal controls and compliance with the program requirements, it was determined that there were meals provided that were not claimed, in addition to meals claimed twice. Plan: The District will implement internal controls to ensure meal counts are accurate. Anticipated Date of Completion: September 2022 Name of Contact Person: Tracy Forck, Superintendent Management Response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to ensure meal counts are accurately counted.

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2021-005
Equipment & Real Property

The District did not maintain the proper property records as required under CRF Title 2, part 200.313(d). Questioned Costs: None Context: The District did not have internal controls in place to ensure compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Effect: Noncompliance with the federal award program's Equipment and Real Property Management occurred. Cause: Management had not developed a system of internal controls or compliance procedures to ensure compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that management establish internal controls and compliance procedures related to the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Management's response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to ensure the District is complying with the Equipment and Real Property compliance requirements.

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Federal Program Name and Year: Education Stabilization Fund - 2021 Project No.: 20 & 21-4998 ER, DE, E2 CFDA No.: 84.425D Passed Through: ISBE Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, part 200.313(d) states that the non-federal entity must maintain property records that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding, who holds title, the acquisition date, the 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. Condition: The District did not maintain the proper property records as required under CRF Title 2, part 200.313(d). Questioned Costs: None Context: The District did not have internal controls in place to ensure compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Effect: Noncompliance with the federal award program's Equipment and Real Property Management occurred. Cause: Management had not developed a system of internal controls or compliance procedures to ensure compliance with the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that management establish internal controls and compliance procedures related to the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Management's response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to ensure the District is complying with the Equipment and Real Property compliance requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The District did not maintain the proper property records as required under CFR Title 2, part 200.313(d). Plan: Internal controls will be established and implemented related to the Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements. Anticipated Date of Completion: September 2022 Name of Contact Person: Tracy Forck, Superintendent Management Response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to ensure compliance with Equipment and Real Property Management compliance requirements.

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FY 2020-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on January 4, 2021 — management decision was due July 4, 2021.

2020-005
Cash Management
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District has not monitored the net cash resources of the child nutrition program. Upon further review, it was determined that the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service did not exceed 3 months average expenditures. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The District did not calculate the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service. Effect: Noncompliance with the federal award program's resource (cash) management requirements could occur and not be detected and corrected timely. Cause: Management had not developed a system of internal control to ensure compliance with the Cash Management compliance requirement. Recommendation: We recommend that the management establish internal controls related to the cash management compliance requirement to ensure that the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service does not exceed 3 months average expenditures. Management's response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to monitor the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service.

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Federal Program Name and Year: Child Nutrition Cluster - 2020 Project Nos.: 19 & 20-4210, 4220, 4225 CFDA Nos.: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Passed Through: Illinois State Board of Education Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 7, part 210.14(b) states the school food authority shall limit its net cash resources to an amount that does not exceed 3 months average expenditures for its nonprofit school food service. Condition: The District has not monitored the net cash resources of the child nutrition program. Upon further review, it was determined that the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service did not exceed 3 months average expenditures. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The District did not calculate the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service. Effect: Noncompliance with the federal award program's resource (cash) management requirements could occur and not be detected and corrected timely. Cause: Management had not developed a system of internal control to ensure compliance with the Cash Management compliance requirement. Recommendation: We recommend that the management establish internal controls related to the cash management compliance requirement to ensure that the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service does not exceed 3 months average expenditures. Management's response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to monitor the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The District has not monitored the net cash resources of the child nutrition program. Upon further review, it was determined that the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service did not exceed 3 months average expenditures. Plan: Internal controls will be established and implemented related to the cash management compliance requirement. Anticipated Date of Completion: July 2021 Name of Contact Person: Tracy Forck, Superintendent Management Response: There is no disagreement with the finding and the corrective action plan will be implemented.

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FY 2019-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on November 19, 2019 — management decision was due May 19, 2020.

2019-004
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

3. Federal Program Name and Year: Child Nutrition Cluster - 2019 4. Project No.: 18 & 19-4210, 4220 5. CFDA No.: 10.553, 10.555 6. Passed Through: ISBE 7. Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture 8. Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, part 180.220 states that non-Federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making sub-awards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or disbarred. 9. Condition The District did not obtain debarment certification or check the System for Award Management website for vendors contracted in excess of $25,000 related to the grant program. Upon further review, it was determined that the vendors were not suspended or debarred. 10. Questioned Costs None. 11. Context The District did not verify that selected vendors were not suspended or debarred. 12. Effect Noncompliance with the federal award program's suspension and debarment compliance requirements could occur and not be detected and corrected timely. 13. Cause Procedures are not in place to verify if vendors contracted in excess of $25,000 related to the Child Nutrition Cluster program are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from doing business. 14. Recommendation Procedures need to be implemented to ensure all vendors contracted with have not been suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from doing business, prior to procuring their services. 15. Management's response There is no disagreement with this finding and procedures will be implemented to ensure all vendors contracted with have not been suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from doing business, prior to procuring their services.

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3. Federal Program Name and Year: Child Nutrition Cluster - 2019 4. Project No.: 18 & 19-4210, 4220 5. CFDA No.: 10.553, 10.555 6. Passed Through: ISBE 7. Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture 8. Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, part 180.220 states that non-Federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making sub-awards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or disbarred. 9. Condition The District did not obtain debarment certification or check the System for Award Management website for vendors contracted in excess of $25,000 related to the grant program. Upon further review, it was determined that the vendors were not suspended or debarred. 10. Questioned Costs None. 11. Context The District did not verify that selected vendors were not suspended or debarred. 12. Effect Noncompliance with the federal award program's suspension and debarment compliance requirements could occur and not be detected and corrected timely. 13. Cause Procedures are not in place to verify if vendors contracted in excess of $25,000 related to the Child Nutrition Cluster program are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from doing business. 14. Recommendation Procedures need to be implemented to ensure all vendors contracted with have not been suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from doing business, prior to procuring their services. 15. Management's response There is no disagreement with this finding and procedures will be implemented to ensure all vendors contracted with have not been suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from doing business, prior to procuring their services.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The District did not obtain debarment certification or check the System for Award Management website for vendors contracted in excess of $25,000 related to the grant program. Upon further review, it was determined that the vendors were not suspended or debarred. Plan: Procedures will be implemented to ensure all vendors contracted with have not been suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from doing business, prior to procuring their services. Anticipated Date of Completion: July 2020 Name of Contact Person: Tracy Forck, Superintendent Management Response: There is no disagreement with the finding and the corrective action plan will be implemented.

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2019-005
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

3. Federal Program Name and Year: Child Nutrition Cluster - 2019 4. Project No.: 18 & 19-4210, 4220 5. CFDA No.: 10.553, 10.555 6. Passed Through: ISBE 7. Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture 8. Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, part 200.319 states that procurement transactions must be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition when certain thresholds are met. When multiple vendors are used to supply food and food supplies, the total annual purchase amount for all the vendors must be added together. 9. Condition The District used multiple vendors to supply its food and food supplies. The total annual purchase amount for all the vendors was $176,642. The District did not have a process in place to ensure procurement of competitive bidding when necessary. As a result, the District did not competitively bid out its food and food supplies related to the grant program. 10. Questioned Costs16 None. 11. Context The District did not competitively bid out its food and food supplies. 12. Effect Noncompliance with the federal award program's procurement compliance requirements occurred. 13. Cause Procedures are not in place to ensure food and food supplies are bidded out when required for the Child Nutrition Cluster program. 14. Recommendation Procedures need to be implemented to ensure competitive bidding takes place when thresholds are met for all vendors supplying food and food supplies for the District. 15. Management's response There is no disagreement with this finding and procedures will be implemented to ensure competitive bidding takes place when thresholds are met for all vendors supplying food and food supplies for the District.

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3. Federal Program Name and Year: Child Nutrition Cluster - 2019 4. Project No.: 18 & 19-4210, 4220 5. CFDA No.: 10.553, 10.555 6. Passed Through: ISBE 7. Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture 8. Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, part 200.319 states that procurement transactions must be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition when certain thresholds are met. When multiple vendors are used to supply food and food supplies, the total annual purchase amount for all the vendors must be added together. 9. Condition The District used multiple vendors to supply its food and food supplies. The total annual purchase amount for all the vendors was $176,642. The District did not have a process in place to ensure procurement of competitive bidding when necessary. As a result, the District did not competitively bid out its food and food supplies related to the grant program. 10. Questioned Costs16 None. 11. Context The District did not competitively bid out its food and food supplies. 12. Effect Noncompliance with the federal award program's procurement compliance requirements occurred. 13. Cause Procedures are not in place to ensure food and food supplies are bidded out when required for the Child Nutrition Cluster program. 14. Recommendation Procedures need to be implemented to ensure competitive bidding takes place when thresholds are met for all vendors supplying food and food supplies for the District. 15. Management's response There is no disagreement with this finding and procedures will be implemented to ensure competitive bidding takes place when thresholds are met for all vendors supplying food and food supplies for the District.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The District used multiple vendors to supply its food and food supplies. The total annual purchase amount for all the vendors was $176,642. The District did not have a process in place to ensure procurement of competitive bidding when necessary. As a result, the District did not competitively bid out its food and food supplies related to the grant program. Plan: Procedures will be implemented to ensure competitive bidding takes place when thresholds are met for all vendors supplying food and food supplies for the District. Anticipated Date of Completion: July 2020 Name of Contact Person: Tracy Forck, Superintendent Management Response: There is no disagreement with the finding and the corrective action plan will be implemented.

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2019-006
Cost Allowability
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

3. Federal Program Name and Year: Child Nutrition Cluster - 2019 4. Project No.: 18 & 19-4210, 4220 5. CFDA No.: 10.553, 10.555 6. Passed Through: ISBE 7. Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture 8. Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, Part 200.430 cost principles, compensation ? personal services states cost of compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy specific requirements one of which is Standards for Documentation of Personnel Expenses. These standards required that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. 9. Condition The District had several employees paid with federal funds from the Child Nutrition Cluster programs. The District did not require employees to submit time and effort reports detailing the activities and programs the employee worked on. Upon further review it was determined that the compensation charged to the Child Nutrition Cluster was allowable. 10. Questioned Costs None. 11. Context The District did not maintain time and effort reports for the Child Nutrition Cluster programs. 12. Effect Noncompliance with the federal award program's standards for documentation of personnel expenses could occur and not be detected and corrected in a timely manner. 13. Cause Procedures are not in place that required employees paid with federal funds (Child Nutrition Cluster) to report the activities and programs they work on. 14. Recommendation Employees paid with federal awards should be required to provide reports that detail their time and effort by activity spent on grants and other activities. 15. Management's response There is no disagreement with this finding and procedures will be implemented to ensure time and effort reporting is documented for federal award programs.

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3. Federal Program Name and Year: Child Nutrition Cluster - 2019 4. Project No.: 18 & 19-4210, 4220 5. CFDA No.: 10.553, 10.555 6. Passed Through: ISBE 7. Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture 8. Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 2, Part 200.430 cost principles, compensation ? personal services states cost of compensation are allowable to the extent that they satisfy specific requirements one of which is Standards for Documentation of Personnel Expenses. These standards required that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. 9. Condition The District had several employees paid with federal funds from the Child Nutrition Cluster programs. The District did not require employees to submit time and effort reports detailing the activities and programs the employee worked on. Upon further review it was determined that the compensation charged to the Child Nutrition Cluster was allowable. 10. Questioned Costs None. 11. Context The District did not maintain time and effort reports for the Child Nutrition Cluster programs. 12. Effect Noncompliance with the federal award program's standards for documentation of personnel expenses could occur and not be detected and corrected in a timely manner. 13. Cause Procedures are not in place that required employees paid with federal funds (Child Nutrition Cluster) to report the activities and programs they work on. 14. Recommendation Employees paid with federal awards should be required to provide reports that detail their time and effort by activity spent on grants and other activities. 15. Management's response There is no disagreement with this finding and procedures will be implemented to ensure time and effort reporting is documented for federal award programs.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The District had several employees paid with federal funds from the Child Nutrition Cluster programs. The District did not require employees to submit time and effort reports detailing the activities and programs the employee worked on. Upon further review it was determined that the compensation charged to the Child Nutrition Cluster was allowable. Plan: Procedures will be implemented to ensure time and effort reporting is maintained for federal award programs. Anticipated Date of Completion: July 2020 Name of Contact Person: Tracy Forck, Superintendent Management Response:There is no disagreement with the finding and the corrective action plan will be implemented.

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FY 2017-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on November 6, 2017 — management decision was due May 6, 2018.

2017-005
Period of Performance / Reporting

GSA_MIGRATION

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