EIN: 636000892
UEI: FL5GKDS2LDQ3
Data as of August 25, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on August 27, 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 February 27, 2026 (179 days ago).
What is a management decision? →ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER AND TITLE: 84.425-Education Stabilization Fund FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY: U. S. Department of Education PASS-THOUGH ENTITY: Alabama Department of Education TYPE: Internal Control and Compliance CRITERIA: Title 29, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 5, Subpart A-Davis Bacon and Related Acts Provisions and Procedures requires that any construction contract in excess of $2,000 that is funded wholly or in part by federals funds include prevailing wage rate clauses. The laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors to work on construction contract in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor and the contractor or subcontractor must submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). CONDITION: The Board had expenditures under a construction contract that did not include the prevailing wage rate clauses nor were required certified payrolls submitted to the Board that documented compliance with these regulations. CAUSE: Incomplete implementation of Federal regulations. POSSIBLE ASSERTED EFFECT: The Board failed to comply with the Special Tests and Provisions set forth in the OMB Compliance Supplement. CONTEXT: The Board had one (1) construction contract that was subject to these provisions. QUESTIONED COSTS: The questioned costs, if any, were incalculable. RECOMMENDATION: The Board should review its current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with these regulations when federal funds are used to fund construction contracts. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS OF THE AUDITEE: he Board agrees with the finding.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER AND TITLE: 84.425-Education Stabilization Fund FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY: U. S. Department of Education PASS-THOUGH ENTITY: Alabama Department of Education TYPE: Internal Control and Compliance CRITERIA: Title 29, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 5, Subpart A-Davis Bacon and Related Acts Provisions and Procedures requires that any construction contract in excess of $2,000 that is funded wholly or in part by federals funds include prevailing wage rate clauses. The laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors to work on construction contract in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor and the contractor or subcontractor must submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). CONDITION: The Board had expenditures under a construction contract that did not include the prevailing wage rate clauses nor were required certified payrolls submitted to the Board that documented compliance with these regulations. CAUSE: Incomplete implementation of Federal regulations. POSSIBLE ASSERTED EFFECT: The Board failed to comply with the Special Tests and Provisions set forth in the OMB Compliance Supplement. CONTEXT: The Board had one (1) construction contract that was subject to these provisions. QUESTIONED COSTS: The questioned costs, if any, were incalculable. RECOMMENDATION: The Board should review its current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with these regulations when federal funds are used to fund construction contracts. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS OF THE AUDITEE: he Board agrees with the finding.
Contact persons responsible for corrective action: Chief School Finance Officer Recommendation: The Board should review its current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations when federal funds are used to fund certain construction contracts. Auditee response: The Board agrees with the finding. Corrective action planned: The Chief School Finance Officer will ensure that all accounting policies and procedures are followed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations when federal funds are used to fund certain construction contracts. Anticipated completion date: September 30, 2025
2023-002
ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER AND TITLE: 84.425-Education Stabilization Fund and 84.027 & 84.173-Special Education Cluster FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY: U. S. Department of Education PASS-THOUGH ENTITY: Alabama Department of Education TYPE: Internal Control and Compliance CRITERIA: Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200, Subpart E, Section 200.430-Compensation for Personal Services requires charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on recorfds that accurately reflects the work performed. These records must support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives. CONDITION: In our review of supporting documentation, we noted 12 employees who failed to maintain documentation supporting the distribution of salary or wages. CAUSE: Incomplete implementation of Federal regulations. POSSIBLE ASSERTED EFFECT: The Board failed to comply with the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Provisions set forth in the OMB Compliance Supplement. CONTEXT: The Board had 55 employees that were subject to these provisions. QUESTIONED COSTS: The questioned costs, if any, were incalculable. RECOMMENDATION: The Board should review its current policies and procedures to ensure that required supporting documentation is maintained, when applicable. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS OF THE AUDITEE: The Board agrees with the finding.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER AND TITLE: 84.425-Education Stabilization Fund and 84.027 & 84.173-Special Education Cluster FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY: U. S. Department of Education PASS-THOUGH ENTITY: Alabama Department of Education TYPE: Internal Control and Compliance CRITERIA: Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200, Subpart E, Section 200.430-Compensation for Personal Services requires charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on recorfds that accurately reflects the work performed. These records must support the distribution of the employee's salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives. CONDITION: In our review of supporting documentation, we noted 12 employees who failed to maintain documentation supporting the distribution of salary or wages. CAUSE: Incomplete implementation of Federal regulations. POSSIBLE ASSERTED EFFECT: The Board failed to comply with the Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Provisions set forth in the OMB Compliance Supplement. CONTEXT: The Board had 55 employees that were subject to these provisions. QUESTIONED COSTS: The questioned costs, if any, were incalculable. RECOMMENDATION: The Board should review its current policies and procedures to ensure that required supporting documentation is maintained, when applicable. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS OF THE AUDITEE: The Board agrees with the finding.
Contact persons responsible for corrective action: Chief School Finance Officer Recommendation: The Board should review its current policies and procedures to ensure that required supporting documentation is maintained when applicable. Auditee response: The Board agrees with the finding. Corrective action planned: The Chief School Finance Officer, Federal Programs Director, and Assistant Superintendent/Special Education Director will ensure that all employees receive the semi-annual certification forms in order to comply with federal regulations. Anticipated completion date: September 30, 2025
FAC accepted this audit on September 5, 2024 — management decision was due March 5, 2025.
ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER AND TITLE: 84.425-Education Stabilization Fund FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY: U. S. Department of Education PASS-THOUGH ENTITY: Alabama Department of Education TYPE: Internal Control and Compliance CRITERIA: Title 29, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 5, Subpart A-Davis Bacon and Related Acts Provisions and Procedures requires that any construction contract in excess of $2,000 that is funded wholly or in part by federals funds include prevailing wage rate clauses. The laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors to work on construction contract in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor and the contractor or subcontractor must submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). CONDITION: During fiscal year 2023, the Board entered into construction contracts that did not include the prevailing wage rate clauses nor were required certified payrolls submitted to the Board that documented compliance with these regulations. CAUSE: Incomplete implementation of Federal regulations. POSSIBLE ASSERTED EFFECT: The Board failed to comply with the Special Tests and Provisions set forth in the OMB Compliance Supplement. CONTEXT: The Board had 2 construction contracts that were subject to these provisions. QUESTIONED COSTS: The questioned costs, if any, were incalculable. RECOMMENDATION: The Board should review its current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with these regulations when federal funds are used to fund construction contracts. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS OF THE AUDITEE: The Board agrees with the finding.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER AND TITLE: 84.425-Education Stabilization Fund FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY: U. S. Department of Education PASS-THOUGH ENTITY: Alabama Department of Education TYPE: Internal Control and Compliance CRITERIA: Title 29, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 5, Subpart A-Davis Bacon and Related Acts Provisions and Procedures requires that any construction contract in excess of $2,000 that is funded wholly or in part by federals funds include prevailing wage rate clauses. The laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors to work on construction contract in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance funds must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor and the contractor or subcontractor must submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). CONDITION: During fiscal year 2023, the Board entered into construction contracts that did not include the prevailing wage rate clauses nor were required certified payrolls submitted to the Board that documented compliance with these regulations. CAUSE: Incomplete implementation of Federal regulations. POSSIBLE ASSERTED EFFECT: The Board failed to comply with the Special Tests and Provisions set forth in the OMB Compliance Supplement. CONTEXT: The Board had 2 construction contracts that were subject to these provisions. QUESTIONED COSTS: The questioned costs, if any, were incalculable. RECOMMENDATION: The Board should review its current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with these regulations when federal funds are used to fund construction contracts. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS OF THE AUDITEE: The Board agrees with the finding.
Contact person responsible for corrective actions: Chief School Finance Officer Recommendation: The Board should review it current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations when federal funds are used to fund construction contract. Corrective action plan: The Chief School Finance Officer will ensure that all policies and procedures are reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations when federal funds are used to fund construction contract. Anticipated completion date: September 30, 2024
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