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Mercedes Independent School DistrictLocal Government

EIN: 746001718

UEI: ULQ5EL5S9BY4

Audited by: Cascos & Associates, PC

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

Mercedes Independent School District10 audit years2 findings
10
Audit Years
2
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$12.1M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$12,123,110 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on February 19, 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 August 19, 2026 (19 days ago).

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FY 2024-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$16,814,861 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 28, 2025 — management decision was due July 28, 2025.

FY 2023-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$22,195,227 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 30, 2024 — management decision was due July 30, 2024.

2023-001
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

During our review of the federal program, we determined that the District lacks internal controls and therefore, cannot detect whether the District develops a proper construction contract with vendors and whether the District receives the required documentation for Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on a timely basis. Cause: The District does not have sufficient detection and prevention procedures. Effect: Without proper internal controls, the District cannot prevent or detect instances of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements noncompliance. Lack of internal controls may result in questioned costs and noncompliance with the terms of the grant. Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: We recommend the District adhere to the Uniform Guidance and establish internal controls to ensure the District obtains the required documentation for the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on a timely basis. Management’s views: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan on page 94.

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Criteria: Under the Uniform Guidance, nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (which still may be referenced as the Davis-Bacon Act) a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations (29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contacts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction). This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls) (29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(i)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions); 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326). Condition: During our review of the federal program, we determined that the District lacks internal controls and therefore, cannot detect whether the District develops a proper construction contract with vendors and whether the District receives the required documentation for Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on a timely basis. Cause: The District does not have sufficient detection and prevention procedures. Effect: Without proper internal controls, the District cannot prevent or detect instances of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements noncompliance. Lack of internal controls may result in questioned costs and noncompliance with the terms of the grant. Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: We recommend the District adhere to the Uniform Guidance and establish internal controls to ensure the District obtains the required documentation for the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on a timely basis. Management’s views: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan on page 94.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action: The District will establish internal controls that will be designed to ensure the compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon Act) provision applicable to contracts that are governed by federally financed and assisted construction projects. The Chief Financial Officer will implement a new Vendor Contract Packet. The Vendor Contract Packet will consist of an EDGAR Certification Form that will address the assurances under the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR 200 (EDGAR). Within the vendor packet, will be the vendor’s agreement and ability to comply with EDGAR regulations. Further, it will require the vendor to agree to the wage rate determinations and a copy of the certified payrolls and a statement of compliance with requirement. Contact person: Sylvia S. Garza, CFO Completion: January 31, 2024

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2023-002
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

During our review of the federal program, we determined that the District did not have a contract in place with the contractor or subcontractor. Cause: The District does not have sufficient detection and prevention procedures. Effect: Without having a contract, the District cannot prevent or detect Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements noncompliance by the contractor or subcontractor. Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: We recommend the District adhere to the Uniform Guidance and ensure the District obtains the proper contractual documentation for the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement. Management’s views: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan on page 94.

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Criteria: Under the Uniform Guidance, nonfederal entities shall include in their construction contracts subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (which still may be referenced as the Davis-Bacon Act) a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations (29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contacts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction). This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls) (29 CFR sections 5.5 and 5.6; the A-102 Common Rule (section 36(i)(5)); OMB Circular A-110 (2 CFR Part 215, Appendix A, Contract Provisions); 2 CFR Part 176, Subpart C; and 2 CFR section 200.326). Condition: During our review of the federal program, we determined that the District did not have a contract in place with the contractor or subcontractor. Cause: The District does not have sufficient detection and prevention procedures. Effect: Without having a contract, the District cannot prevent or detect Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements noncompliance by the contractor or subcontractor. Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: We recommend the District adhere to the Uniform Guidance and ensure the District obtains the proper contractual documentation for the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement. Management’s views: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan on page 94.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action: The District will establish internal controls that will be designed to ensure the compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon Act) provision applicable to contracts that are governed by federally financed and assisted construction projects. The Chief Financial Officer will implement a new Vendor Contract Packet. The Vendor Contract Packet will consist of an EDGAR Certification Form that will address the assurances under the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR 200 (EDGAR). Within the vendor packet, will be the vendor’s agreement and ability to comply with EDGAR regulations. Further, it will require the vendor to agree to the wage rate determinations and a copy of the certified payrolls and a statement of compliance with requirement. Contact person: Sylvia S. Garza, CFO Completion: January 31, 2024

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FY 2022-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$25,026,755 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 26, 2023 — management decision was due July 26, 2023.

FY 2021-08-31

$20,340,335 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 4, 2022 — management decision was due July 4, 2022.

FY 2020-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$13,885,431 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 10, 2021 — management decision was due July 10, 2021.

FY 2019-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$12,375,116 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 15, 2020 — management decision was due July 15, 2020.

FY 2018-08-31

$13,081,312 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 27, 2019 — management decision was due July 27, 2019.

FY 2017-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$14,852,152 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 29, 2018 — management decision was due July 29, 2018.

FY 2016-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$14,681,812 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 16, 2017 — management decision was due July 16, 2017.

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