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LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTLocal Government

EIN: 646000567

UEI: GS8MYXQEYN41

Audited by: St. Clair CPA, PLLC

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of August 28, 2026

LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT10 audit years1 findings
10
Audit Years
1
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$16M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

$15,976,339 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on May 8, 2026. 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 November 8, 2026 (70 days from today).

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FY 2024-06-30

$22,596,127 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 26, 2025 — management decision was due September 26, 2025.

FY 2023-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$23,005,479 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on June 18, 2024 — management decision was due December 18, 2024.

FY 2022-06-30

$20,457,698 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 26, 2023 — management decision was due August 26, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

$15,788,820 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on February 1, 2022 — management decision was due August 1, 2022.

2021-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

Finding 2021-001 Assistance Listing No.: Program Passed through the Mississippi Department of Education: 21.019 COVID-19 - MS pandemic response broadband availability act 84.010 Title I grants to local education agencies 84.424 Student support and academic enrichment Compliance Requirement: Procurement, Suspension and Debarment CRITERIA: Uniform Guidance requires two written quotes for the purchase of services and/or commodities that exceed $10,000 but are less than $250,000. CONDITION: The district expended an amount greater than $10,000 for services and/or commodities without having received written quotes for the following: 1) Coronavirus Relief Fund (HB 1788) ? the district entered into a contract for $27,090 without having received at least two competitive quotes. 2) The Student Support and Academic Enrichment program and the Title I Grants to Local Education Agencies - the program expended $36,505 and $21,859, respectively, for a combined total of $62,864 for commodities without having received at least two competitive quotes. CAUSE: The cause of the condition appears to be an oversight by management. EFFECT: The effect of this condition could result in noncompliance with program requirements. QUESTIONED COSTS: None PREVALENCE AND CONSEQUENCE: This appears to be an isolated matter. REPEAT FINDING: Not a repeat finding. RECOMMENDATION: When expending federal funds, it is recommended that at least two competitive quotes be received when the expenditure exceeds $10,000 and is less than $250,000. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: See the section Auditee?s Corrective Action Plan and Summary of Prior Audit Findings for the school district?s response to the finding.

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Finding 2021-001 Assistance Listing No.: Program Passed through the Mississippi Department of Education: 21.019 COVID-19 - MS pandemic response broadband availability act 84.010 Title I grants to local education agencies 84.424 Student support and academic enrichment Compliance Requirement: Procurement, Suspension and Debarment CRITERIA: Uniform Guidance requires two written quotes for the purchase of services and/or commodities that exceed $10,000 but are less than $250,000. CONDITION: The district expended an amount greater than $10,000 for services and/or commodities without having received written quotes for the following: 1) Coronavirus Relief Fund (HB 1788) ? the district entered into a contract for $27,090 without having received at least two competitive quotes. 2) The Student Support and Academic Enrichment program and the Title I Grants to Local Education Agencies - the program expended $36,505 and $21,859, respectively, for a combined total of $62,864 for commodities without having received at least two competitive quotes. CAUSE: The cause of the condition appears to be an oversight by management. EFFECT: The effect of this condition could result in noncompliance with program requirements. QUESTIONED COSTS: None PREVALENCE AND CONSEQUENCE: This appears to be an isolated matter. REPEAT FINDING: Not a repeat finding. RECOMMENDATION: When expending federal funds, it is recommended that at least two competitive quotes be received when the expenditure exceeds $10,000 and is less than $250,000. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: See the section Auditee?s Corrective Action Plan and Summary of Prior Audit Findings for the school district?s response to the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2021-001 Corrective Action Plan a. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Jennifer Hession b. Description of correction action to be taken: The Business Manager, Assistant Superintendent, Federal Programs Director and Technology Director met to discuss requirement of uniform guidance requiring two quotes as it relates to purchases greater than $10,000 but less than $250,000. c. Anticipated completion date of corrective action: This meeting occurred December 10, 2021.

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FY 2020-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$11,256,190 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 7, 2021 — management decision was due August 7, 2021.

FY 2019-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$10,750,699 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 30, 2020 — management decision was due July 30, 2020.

FY 2018-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$9,580,006 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 28, 2019 — management decision was due July 28, 2019.

FY 2017-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$8,943,659 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 28, 2018 — management decision was due July 28, 2018.

FY 2016-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$8,997,621 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 23, 2017 — management decision was due August 23, 2017.

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