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Winchester CUSD 1Local Government

EIN: 376004621

UEI: Y3X9GDBJKKN3

Audited by: Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote, Flynn, LTD

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

Winchester CUSD 14 audit years8 findings4 repeat
4
Audit Years
8
Total Findings
4
Repeat Findings
$810.4K
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-06-30

ADVERSE OPINION, NON-GAAP BASISMATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$810,374 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on December 11, 2024. 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 11, 2025 (453 days ago).

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2024-004
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2023-006

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2024-004. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. Department of Education- Education Stabilization Fund Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act- AL 84.425 Finding No.: 2024-004 Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be ware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to review and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel.

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2023-006

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2024-005
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2024-005. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. Department of Education- Child Nutrition Cluster- AL 10.553 / 10.555 Finding No.: 2024-005 Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be ware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to review and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel.

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FY 2023-06-30

ADVERSE OPINION, NON-GAAP BASISMATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$1,377,115 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on October 20, 2023 — management decision was due April 20, 2024.

2023-006
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2022-004

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2023-006. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. Department of Education- Education Stabilization Fund Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act- AL 84.425 Finding No.: 2023-006 Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be ware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to review and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel.

Prior Finding References

2022-004

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2023-007
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District did not maintain adequate financial records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Context: Grant expenditures were coded to the incorrect general ledger accounts. Effect: Due to grant expenditures being coded to the incorrect general ledger accounts, adequate financial records were not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Cause: Grant expenditures were coded to the incorrect general ledger accounts. This resulted in inadequate financial records. Recommendation: The District should maintain adequate financial records capable of adequately identifying the source and application of grant funds in accordance wtih 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Management's Response: The District will work to maintain records capable of adequately identifying the source and application of grant funds.

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Finding Number: 2023-007. Criteria or specific requirement: Adequate financial records should be maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Condition: The District did not maintain adequate financial records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Context: Grant expenditures were coded to the incorrect general ledger accounts. Effect: Due to grant expenditures being coded to the incorrect general ledger accounts, adequate financial records were not maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Cause: Grant expenditures were coded to the incorrect general ledger accounts. This resulted in inadequate financial records. Recommendation: The District should maintain adequate financial records capable of adequately identifying the source and application of grant funds in accordance wtih 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Management's Response: The District will work to maintain records capable of adequately identifying the source and application of grant funds.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. Department of Education- Education Stabilization Fund Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act- AL 84.425 Finding No.: 2023-007 Condition: The District did not maintain adequate financial reocrds in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Recommendation: The District should maintain adequate financial reocrds capable of adequately identifying the source and application of grant funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302(b)(3). Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District will work to maintain records capable of adequately identifying the source and application of grant funds.

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FY 2022-06-30

ADVERSE OPINION, NON-GAAP BASISMATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$969,296 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 5, 2022 — management decision was due June 5, 2023.

2022-004
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2021-004

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2022-004. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ? Education Stabilization Fund Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ? CFDA No. 84.425D Finding No.: 2022-004 Condition: The District?s accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel. Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing

Prior Finding References

2021-004

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2022-005
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2021-005

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2022-005. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? CFDA No's. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559,10.649 Finding No.: 2022-005 Condition: The District?s accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel. Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing

Prior Finding References

2021-005

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FY 2021-06-30

ADVERSE OPINION, NON-GAAP BASISMATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$814,721 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 21, 2021 — management decision was due June 21, 2022.

2021-004
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel."

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"Finding Number: 2021-004. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel."

Corrective Action Plan

"""""""FINDINGS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITMaterial WeaknessU.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? CFDA No's. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559Finding No.: 2021-004Condition:The District?s accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties.Recommendation:The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information.Action Taken:The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel.Anticipated Date of Completion:Ongoing"""""""

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2021-005
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel."

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"Finding Number: 2021-005. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel."

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