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Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative No. 935Local Government

EIN: 411276948

UEI: P4ABN7DS3FR3

Audited by: Eide Bailly LLP

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative No. 93510 audit years2 findings1 repeat
10
Audit Years
2
Total Findings
1
Repeat Findings
$870.4K
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

$870,385 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on December 17, 2025. 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 17, 2026 (79 days ago).

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FY 2024-06-30

$2,105,507 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 4, 2024 — management decision was due June 4, 2025.

FY 2023-06-30

$2,177,442 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 21, 2023 — management decision was due June 21, 2024.

FY 2022-06-30

$1,822,216 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 28, 2022 — management decision was due May 28, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

$1,617,809 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 30, 2021 — management decision was due May 30, 2022.

FY 2020-06-30

$1,673,026 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 17, 2020 — management decision was due June 17, 2021.

2020-003
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2019-003

Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Immaterial Instance of Noncompliance 2020-003 Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Federal program information: CFDA Contract Award Federal Agency and Pass-Through Entity Number Program Title Number Year Department of Education, passed through the State of Minnesota 84.027, 84.173 Special Education Cluster 0935-52-000 2019 Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment, it was identified that the Cooperative?s written policy on procurement did not satisfy the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increases the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? Yes, prior year finding 2019-003. Recommendation ?We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

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Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Immaterial Instance of Noncompliance 2020-003 Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Federal program information: CFDA Contract Award Federal Agency and Pass-Through Entity Number Program Title Number Year Department of Education, passed through the State of Minnesota 84.027, 84.173 Special Education Cluster 0935-52-000 2019 Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment, it was identified that the Cooperative?s written policy on procurement did not satisfy the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increases the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? Yes, prior year finding 2019-003. Recommendation ?We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2020-003 Procurement, Suspension, andDebarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Finding Summary: During the course of the engagement, Eide Bailly LLP identified that we do not have a written policy on procurement that satisfies the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Responsible Individuals: Shannon Erickson, ExecutiveDirector Corrective Action Plan: The District will approve a procurement policy in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2021

Prior Finding References

2019-003

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FY 2019-06-30

$1,494,469 federal awards expended

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

2019-003
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment, it was identified that the Cooperative?s written policy on procurement did not satisfy the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increases the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? No Recommendation ?We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

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Criteria ? Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition ? In our testing of procurement, suspension and debarment, it was identified that the Cooperative?s written policy on procurement did not satisfy the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause ? Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect ? A lack of documented policies increases the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with contracting and awarding contracts to lower tier entities. Questioned Costs ? None reported Repeat Finding from Prior Years ? No Recommendation ?We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials ? There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2019-003 Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Finding Summary: During the course of the engagement, Eide Bailly LLP identified that we do not have a written policy on procurement that satisfies the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Responsible Individuals: Shannon Erickson, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: The District will approve a procurement policy in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2020

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FY 2018-06-30

$1,520,771 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 28, 2018 — management decision was due May 28, 2019.

FY 2017-06-30

$1,505,981 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 28, 2017 — management decision was due May 28, 2018.

FY 2016-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,465,561 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 14, 2016 — management decision was due May 14, 2017.

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