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MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTLocal Government

EIN: 426025675

UEI: GCE2CM8SDTJ5

Audited by: BerganKDV, Ltd.

Oversight agency: 16 [Department of Justice]

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Data as of September 7, 2026

MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT5 audit years3 findings1 repeat
5
Audit Years
3
Total Findings
1
Repeat Findings
$1.1M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

$1,078,361 federal awards expended
2025-002
Cash Management / Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2024-003

During the year ended June 30, 2025, the District had a lack of segregation of accounting duties due to a limited number of office employees. This lack of segregation of accounting duties can be demonstrated in the following areas, which is not intended to be an all-inclusive list: • The Program Director is responsible for reporting without review • The Program Director is responsible for preparing reimbursement requests without review Management is aware of this condition and will take certain steps to compensate for the lack of segregation. However, due to the small accounting staff needed to handle all of the accounting duties, the cost of obtaining desirable segregation of accounting duties can often exceed benefits which could be derived. Due to this reason, management has determined a complete segregation of accounting duties is impractical to correct. Context: This finding impacts the internal control over financial reporting. Cause: There are a limited number of office employees. Effect or Potential Effect: The lack of adequate segregation of accounting duties could adversely affect the District's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the financial statements. Recommendation: Continue to review the accounting system, including changes that may occur. Implement segregation whenever practical.

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Criteria: Internal control that supports the District's ability to initiate, record, process, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the financial statements requires adequate segregation of accounting duties. Condition: During the year ended June 30, 2025, the District had a lack of segregation of accounting duties due to a limited number of office employees. This lack of segregation of accounting duties can be demonstrated in the following areas, which is not intended to be an all-inclusive list: • The Program Director is responsible for reporting without review • The Program Director is responsible for preparing reimbursement requests without review Management is aware of this condition and will take certain steps to compensate for the lack of segregation. However, due to the small accounting staff needed to handle all of the accounting duties, the cost of obtaining desirable segregation of accounting duties can often exceed benefits which could be derived. Due to this reason, management has determined a complete segregation of accounting duties is impractical to correct. Context: This finding impacts the internal control over financial reporting. Cause: There are a limited number of office employees. Effect or Potential Effect: The lack of adequate segregation of accounting duties could adversely affect the District's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the financial statements. Recommendation: Continue to review the accounting system, including changes that may occur. Implement segregation whenever practical.

Corrective Action Plan

1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding: Administration will add additional internal controls where the benefit exceeds the cost. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP: Michael Marshall, Board Secretary/Treasurer, is the official responsible for ensuring corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP: The planned completion date for the CAP is June 30, 2026. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP: The School Board will be monitoring this CAP.

Prior Finding References

2024-003

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FY 2024-06-30

$1,033,524 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 31, 2026 — management decision was due October 1, 2026.

2024-003
Cash Management / Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

During the year ended June 30, 2024, the District had a lack of segregation of accounting duties due to a limited number of office employees. This lack of segregation of accounting duties can be demonstrated in the following areas, which is not intended to be an all inclusive list: The program director is responsible for reporting without review and the program director is responsible for preparing reimbursement requests without review.

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During the year ended June 30, 2024, the District had a lack of segregation of accounting duties due to a limited number of office employees. This lack of segregation of accounting duties can be demonstrated in the following areas, which is not intended to be an all inclusive list: The program director is responsible for reporting without review and the program director is responsible for preparing reimbursement requests without review.

Corrective Action Plan

Administration will add additional internal controls where the benefits exceed the cost.

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FY 2023-06-30

$1,075,900 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on August 2, 2024 — management decision was due February 2, 2025.

2023-004
Cash Management / Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

During the year ended June 30, 2023, the District had a lack of segregation of accounting duties due to a limited number of office employees. This lack of segregation of accounting duties can be demonstrated in the following areas, which is not intended to be an all-inclusive list: The Program Director is responsible for reporting without review. The Program Director is responsible for preparing reimbursement requests without review Management is aware of this condition and will take certain steps to compensate for the lack of segregation. However, due to the small accounting staff needed to handle all of the accounting duties, the cost of obtaining desirable segregation of accounting duties can often exceed benefits which could be derived. Due to this reason, management has determined a complete segregation of accounting duties is impractical to correct. Context: This finding impacts the internal control over financial reporting.Effect or Potential Effect: The lack of adequate segregation of accounting duties could adversely affect the District's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the financial statements. Cause: There are a limited number of office employees. Recommendation: Continue to review the accounting system, including changes that may occur. Implement segregation whenever practical.

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Criteria: Internal control that supports the District's ability to initiate, record, process, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the financial statements requires adequate segregation of accounting duties. Condition: During the year ended June 30, 2023, the District had a lack of segregation of accounting duties due to a limited number of office employees. This lack of segregation of accounting duties can be demonstrated in the following areas, which is not intended to be an all-inclusive list: The Program Director is responsible for reporting without review. The Program Director is responsible for preparing reimbursement requests without review Management is aware of this condition and will take certain steps to compensate for the lack of segregation. However, due to the small accounting staff needed to handle all of the accounting duties, the cost of obtaining desirable segregation of accounting duties can often exceed benefits which could be derived. Due to this reason, management has determined a complete segregation of accounting duties is impractical to correct. Context: This finding impacts the internal control over financial reporting.Effect or Potential Effect: The lack of adequate segregation of accounting duties could adversely affect the District's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the financial statements. Cause: There are a limited number of office employees. Recommendation: Continue to review the accounting system, including changes that may occur. Implement segregation whenever practical.

Corrective Action Plan

1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding Administration will add additional internal controls where the benefit exceeds the cost. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Michael Marshall, Board Secretary/Treasurer, is the official responsible for ensuring corrective action of the deficiency. 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 School Board will be monitoring this CAP.

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FY 2022-06-30

$1,830,376 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on May 29, 2023 — management decision was due November 29, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

$1,593,047 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 10, 2022 — management decision was due July 10, 2022.

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