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EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNITE NO. 16Local Government

EIN: 470496080

UEI: GSA_MIGRATION

Audited by: ROMANS, WIEMER & ASSOCIATES., CPAS P.C.

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of August 31, 2026

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNITE NO. 164 audit years6 findings5 repeat
4
Audit Years
6
Total Findings
5
Repeat Findings
$790.6K
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2021)

FY 2021-06-30

NON-GAAP BASIS$790,608 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on February 1, 2022. 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 August 1, 2022 (1492 days ago).

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2021-002
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2020-002

Adequate personnel are not available to assign responsibilities in such a way that different employees handle different parts of the same transaction. Cause: Service Unit has limited Number of personnel. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place that provides reasonable assurance that authorization or approval of transactions, recording of transactions, and custody of assets are segregated activities. Effect: Due to the absence of segregation of duties, the level of risk that errors or irregularities, material in relation to the financial statements, may occur and not be detected within a timely period by the employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, has not been reduced to a relatively low level. Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Questioned Costs: $0.00 Grantee Response/Corrective Action Plan: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls.

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MATERIAL WEAKNESS 2021-002 Internal Control Structure Design Program: Title I CFDA# 84.010 Condition: Adequate personnel are not available to assign responsibilities in such a way that different employees handle different parts of the same transaction. Cause: Service Unit has limited Number of personnel. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place that provides reasonable assurance that authorization or approval of transactions, recording of transactions, and custody of assets are segregated activities. Effect: Due to the absence of segregation of duties, the level of risk that errors or irregularities, material in relation to the financial statements, may occur and not be detected within a timely period by the employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, has not been reduced to a relatively low level. Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Questioned Costs: $0.00 Grantee Response/Corrective Action Plan: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls.

Corrective Action Plan

Educational Service Unit No. 16, Ogallala, Nebraska, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2021. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Romans, Wiemer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., 1910 N Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467 Audit Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 The findings from the December 6, 2021 schedule of findings and questioned cost are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS ? FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT MATERIAL WEAKNESS 2021-001 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. FINDINGS ? FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Nebraska Department of Education 2021-002 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. If the Nebraska Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Deb Paulman at (308) 284-7518.

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2020-002

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FY 2020-06-30

NON-GAAP BASIS$1,230,248 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 17, 2021 — management decision was due September 17, 2021.

2020-002
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Adequate personnel are not available to assign responsibilities in such a way that different employees handle different parts of the same transaction. Cause: Service Unit has limited Number of personnel. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place that provides reasonable assurance that authorization or approval of transactions, recording of transactions, and custody of assets are segregated activities. Effect: Due to the absence of segregation of duties, the level of risk that errors or irregularities, material in relation to the financial statements, may occur and not be detected within a timely period by the employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, has not been reduced to a relatively low level. Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Questioned Costs: $0.00 Grantee Response/Corrective Action Plan: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls.

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2020-002 Internal Control Structure Design Program: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program CFDA# 10.855 Condition: Adequate personnel are not available to assign responsibilities in such a way that different employees handle different parts of the same transaction. Cause: Service Unit has limited Number of personnel. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place that provides reasonable assurance that authorization or approval of transactions, recording of transactions, and custody of assets are segregated activities. Effect: Due to the absence of segregation of duties, the level of risk that errors or irregularities, material in relation to the financial statements, may occur and not be detected within a timely period by the employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, has not been reduced to a relatively low level. Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Questioned Costs: $0.00 Grantee Response/Corrective Action Plan: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls.

Corrective Action Plan

Educational Service Unit No. 16, Ogallala, Nebraska, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2020. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Romans, Wiemer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., 1910 N Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467 Audit Period: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 The findings from the January 22, 2021 schedule of findings and questioned cost are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS ? FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT MATERIAL WEAKNESS 2020-001 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. FINDINGS ? FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Nebraska Department of Education 2020-002 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. If the Nebraska Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Deb Paulman at (308) 284-7518.

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FY 2017-06-30

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$1,176,478 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 31, 2018 — management decision was due July 31, 2018.

2017-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2016-001

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-001

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2017-004
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSMODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2016-002

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-002

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FY 2016-06-30

$1,225,146 federal awards expended

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

2016-001
Reporting
MODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2015-001

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-001

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2016-002
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2015-002

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-002

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