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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMLocal Government

EIN: 526000968

UEI: LBUJLL83NF95

Audited by: SB & COMPANY, LLC

Cognizant agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of September 14, 2026

HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM10 audit years11 findings
10
Audit Years
11
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$58.8M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$58,753,902 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

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The FAC accepted this audit on December 23, 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 23, 2026 (84 days ago).

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FY 2024-06-30

$59,222,298 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on October 29, 2024 — management decision was due April 29, 2025.

FY 2023-06-30

$56,347,488 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 15, 2023 — management decision was due June 15, 2024.

FY 2022-06-30

$95,098,031 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 30, 2023 — management decision was due July 30, 2023.

2022-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

During the year end closing process, HCPSS recorded inaccurate adjustments to revenue in the Restricted Programs Fund. Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting should exist to ensure that material misstatements are prevented or detected and corrected by management in a timely manner. Cause: Management did not have a sufficient review process in place over the adjustments related to revenue in the Restricted Programs Fund. Effect: Management may produce interim or annual financial statements that are materially misstated. Recommendation: We have the following recommendation related to the internal control processes that impact revenue recognition in the Restricted Programs Fund: ? We recommend that HCPSS provide proper oversight and review of the recording and approval processes related to revenue recognition. HCPSS needs to ensure that they have multiple levels of resources that have a sufficient understanding of the laws, agreements, and accounting principles pertinent to the grants and similar programs associated with the fund. View of Responsible Officials Pertaining to 2022-001 HCPSS is in the process of reengineering its internal processes for the accounting of its Restricted Programs Fund. This includes two additional hires - a grant budget analyst and grant accountant - who will support the Restricted Programs Fund in providing enhanced oversight and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles throughout the year.

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B. Findings - Financial Statement Audit 2022-001 - Revenue Recognition Statement of Condition: During the year end closing process, HCPSS recorded inaccurate adjustments to revenue in the Restricted Programs Fund. Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting should exist to ensure that material misstatements are prevented or detected and corrected by management in a timely manner. Cause: Management did not have a sufficient review process in place over the adjustments related to revenue in the Restricted Programs Fund. Effect: Management may produce interim or annual financial statements that are materially misstated. Recommendation: We have the following recommendation related to the internal control processes that impact revenue recognition in the Restricted Programs Fund: ? We recommend that HCPSS provide proper oversight and review of the recording and approval processes related to revenue recognition. HCPSS needs to ensure that they have multiple levels of resources that have a sufficient understanding of the laws, agreements, and accounting principles pertinent to the grants and similar programs associated with the fund. View of Responsible Officials Pertaining to 2022-001 HCPSS is in the process of reengineering its internal processes for the accounting of its Restricted Programs Fund. This includes two additional hires - a grant budget analyst and grant accountant - who will support the Restricted Programs Fund in providing enhanced oversight and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles throughout the year.

Corrective Action Plan

A. Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs and Recommendations 1. Financial Statement Findings: Finding 2022-001 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: Management agrees with the finding and concurs with the recommendation. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding: To ensure the integrity of its financials, HCPSS is in the process of reengineering its internal processes as it pertains to the accounting of its Restricted Programs Fund. As such, the following actions will be taken: 1. HCPSS is working with their IT department to configure its financial system to differentiate between the different types of grants within its Restricted Programs Fund. This will allow for greater oversight and ensure revenue is being recognized correctly in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles throughout the year. 2. HCPSS has funding allocated to hiring a Grant Budget Analyst and Grant Accountant III. With these additional resources supporting the Restricted Programs Fund, there will be an improvement in internal controls as well as more thoroughly defined roles and responsibilities. This will include a more refined monthly analysis of the individual grants comprising the Restricted Programs Fund

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FY 2021-06-30

$47,834,133 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 27, 2022 — management decision was due August 27, 2022.

FY 2020-06-30

$32,800,301 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on June 24, 2021 — management decision was due December 24, 2021.

FY 2019-06-30

ADVERSE OPINION$27,802,154 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on May 3, 2020 — management decision was due November 3, 2020.

FY 2018-06-30

$25,841,349 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 24, 2019 — management decision was due August 24, 2019.

FY 2017-06-30

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSEDLOW-RISK AUDITEE$27,438,247 federal awards expended

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

2017-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-002
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-003
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-004
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-005
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-006
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-007
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-008
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-009
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

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FY 2016-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$25,691,197 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 26, 2017 — management decision was due July 26, 2017.

2016-001
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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