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Minneapolis Public SchoolsLocal Government

EIN: 410851980

UEI: P64PH1KKB2P6

Audited by: BERGANKDV, LTD

Cognizant agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of August 28, 2026

Minneapolis Public Schools10 audit years7 findings1 repeat
10
Audit Years
7
Total Findings
1
Repeat Findings
$65.7M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

$65,703,799 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 31, 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 October 1, 2026 (32 days from today).

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FY 2024-06-30

$155,083,226 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 29, 2025 — management decision was due July 29, 2025.

FY 2023-06-30

$140,670,754 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 19, 2024 — management decision was due September 19, 2024.

2023-002
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability
QUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

During our audit, we noted an employee receiving an overpayment on their payroll check, as well as another employee being paid for a claim payment had been mistakenly created, and the attempt to correct the issue lead to incorrectly recording additional salary on the general ledger and charging the related activity to federal programs. Context: The District could be requesting higher reimbursements then they are entitled to, as well as overpaying employees. Effect or Potential Effect: Federal expenditures and related reimbursements from the federal government could be overstated. Cause: District Personnel did not ensure salaries were being paid and recorded correctly. Recommendation: Review internal controls relating to payroll and federal programs to ensure payroll activity is properly reported.

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SECTION IV – FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS Audit Finding 2023-002 – Education Stabilization Fund (Assistance Listing 84.425) Grant Period – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal control that supports the District's ability to initiate, record, process and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the basic financial statements and being charged to federal programs. Questioned Costs: Known Question Costs determined through audit test work totaled $9,239. Based on the sample size and the total population, this amount extrapolates to $245,883. Condition: During our audit, we noted an employee receiving an overpayment on their payroll check, as well as another employee being paid for a claim payment had been mistakenly created, and the attempt to correct the issue lead to incorrectly recording additional salary on the general ledger and charging the related activity to federal programs. Context: The District could be requesting higher reimbursements then they are entitled to, as well as overpaying employees. Effect or Potential Effect: Federal expenditures and related reimbursements from the federal government could be overstated. Cause: District Personnel did not ensure salaries were being paid and recorded correctly. Recommendation: Review internal controls relating to payroll and federal programs to ensure payroll activity is properly reported.

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding The District's internal controls related to payroll will continue to improve. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Linh Phan, Manager, Accounting and Finance, Grants Accounting 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP The planned completion date for the CAP is June 30, 2024. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Finance Department management will be monitoring the corrective action plan.

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2023-004
Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

During our audit, we noted the District did not have internal controls in place to ensure the District would meet Maintenance of Effort requirements. Context: There is a risk that the District will fail to comply with the eligibility and compliance standard for Maintenance of Effort requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: The District could fail to comply with Maintenance of Effort requirements. Cause: The District did not have sufficient internal controls to monitor Maintenance of Effort requirements. Recommendation: We recommend reviewing internal controls related to the monitoring of Maintenance of Effort requirements to ensure compliance with requirements.

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Audit Finding 2023-004 – Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing 84.027, 84.173) Grant Period – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement: To meet eligibility standards for an award for the fiscal year, the LEA must budget for the education of children with disabilities at least the same amount, from one of the following sources, as the LEA spend for the purpose for the same source for the most recent fiscal year for which information is available: 1. Local funds only; 2. The combination of state and local funds; 3. Local funds only on a per capital basis; or 4. The combination of state and local funds on a per capita basis. Condition: During our audit, we noted the District did not have internal controls in place to ensure the District would meet Maintenance of Effort requirements. Context: There is a risk that the District will fail to comply with the eligibility and compliance standard for Maintenance of Effort requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: The District could fail to comply with Maintenance of Effort requirements. Cause: The District did not have sufficient internal controls to monitor Maintenance of Effort requirements. Recommendation: We recommend reviewing internal controls related to the monitoring of Maintenance of Effort requirements to ensure compliance with requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding The District's internal controls related to Maintenance of Effort will continue to improve. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Linh Phan, Manager, Accounting and Finance, Grants Accounting 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP The planned completion date for the CAP is June 30, 2024. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Finance Department management will be monitoring the corrective action plan.

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2023-007
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

During our audit, we noted an employee receiving an overpayment on their payroll check, as well as another employee being paid for a claim payment had been mistakenly created, and the attempt to correct the issue lead to incorrectly recording additional salary on the general ledger. Context: The District could be requesting higher reimbursements then they are entitled to, as well as overpaying employees. Effect or Potential Effect: The District did not comply with allowable cost and allowable activities compliance requirements for the Education Stabilization Fund. Cause: District Personnel did not ensure salaries were being paid and recorded correctly. Recommendation: Review internal controls relating to payroll and federal programs to ensure payroll activity is properly reported.

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Audit Finding 2023-007 – Education Stabilization Fund (Assistance Listing 84.425) Grant Period – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal control that supports the District's ability to maintain compliance with federal program compliance requirements. Questioned Costs: Known Question Costs determined through audit test work totaled $9,239. Based on the sample size and the total population, this amount extrapolates to $245,883. Condition: During our audit, we noted an employee receiving an overpayment on their payroll check, as well as another employee being paid for a claim payment had been mistakenly created, and the attempt to correct the issue lead to incorrectly recording additional salary on the general ledger. Context: The District could be requesting higher reimbursements then they are entitled to, as well as overpaying employees. Effect or Potential Effect: The District did not comply with allowable cost and allowable activities compliance requirements for the Education Stabilization Fund. Cause: District Personnel did not ensure salaries were being paid and recorded correctly. Recommendation: Review internal controls relating to payroll and federal programs to ensure payroll activity is properly reported.

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP): 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding The District's internal controls related to payroll will continue to improve. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Linh Phan, Manager, Accounting and Finance, Grants Accounting 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP The planned completion date for the CAP is June 30, 2024. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The Finance Department management will be monitoring the corrective action plan.

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FY 2022-06-30

$143,182,359 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 16, 2023 — management decision was due July 16, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

$83,280,616 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 13, 2022 — management decision was due July 13, 2022.

FY 2020-06-30

$62,308,928 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 29, 2020 — management decision was due June 29, 2021.

FY 2019-06-30

$62,628,731 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

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

FY 2018-06-30

$63,928,412 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 16, 2018 — management decision was due June 16, 2019.

2018-004
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2017-06-30

$64,607,597 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 14, 2017 — management decision was due June 14, 2018.

2017-001
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2016-06-30

$60,918,235 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 18, 2017 — management decision was due July 18, 2017.

2015-002
Eligibility
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2015-002

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-002

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2016-001
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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