Western CUSD #12

EIN: 770684748

UEI: RCWUCUKKSJJ8

Data as of August 23, 2026

Western CUSD #125 audit years9 findings3 repeat
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Audit Years
9
Total Findings
3
Repeat Findings

FY 2025-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on January 16, 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 July 16, 2026 (38 days ago).

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2025-004
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2025-004. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. Department of Education- Child Nutrition Cluster- AL 10.553 / 10.555 Finding No.: 2025-004 Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be ware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to review and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel.

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2024-005

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2025-005
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2025-005. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness Special Education Cluster- AL 84.173 / 84.027 Finding No.: 2025-005 Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be ware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to review and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel.

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2025-006
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

District failed to submit annual verification report and monthly claim report for Child Nutrition program in accordance to Illinois School Code. Context: District failed to submit annual verification report and monthly claim report for Child Nutrition program in accordance to Illinois School Code. Effect: Due to late filing of reports, District did not receive FY25 grant reimbursements. Cause: Reports were not submitted timely. This resulted in District using 3 year exception with ISBE to receive reimbursements by completing an approved Corrective Action Plan. Recommendation: The District should work to ensure all reports are submitted timely. Management's Response: District will ensure Corrective Action plan is followed and all grant reports are submitted in accordance to IL School Code.

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Finding Number: 2025-006. Criteria or specific requirement: Grant reporting requirements should be made in conformity with the Illinois School Code. Condition: District failed to submit annual verification report and monthly claim report for Child Nutrition program in accordance to Illinois School Code. Context: District failed to submit annual verification report and monthly claim report for Child Nutrition program in accordance to Illinois School Code. Effect: Due to late filing of reports, District did not receive FY25 grant reimbursements. Cause: Reports were not submitted timely. This resulted in District using 3 year exception with ISBE to receive reimbursements by completing an approved Corrective Action Plan. Recommendation: The District should work to ensure all reports are submitted timely. Management's Response: District will ensure Corrective Action plan is followed and all grant reports are submitted in accordance to IL School Code.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. Department of Education- Child Nutrition Cluster- AL 10.553 / 10.555 Finding No.: 2025-006 Condition: District failed to submit annual verification report and monthly claim reports for Child Nutrition Program Cluster in accordance to Illinois School Code. Recommendation: The District should review all reports to ensure they are submitted timely. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation and completed a Corrective Action Plan with ISBE in accordance with the 3 year exception policy. District will work to ensure the Corrective Action Plan approved by ISBE is followed.

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FY 2024-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on December 16, 2024 — management decision was due June 16, 2025.

2024-004
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2024-004. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. Department of Education- Education Stabilization Fund Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act- AL 84.425 Finding No.: 2024-004 Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be ware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to review and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel.

Prior Finding References

2023-003

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2024-005
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2024-005. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one administrative assistant. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. Department of Education- Child Nutrition Cluster- AL 10.553 / 10.555 Finding No.: 2024-005 Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be ware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to review and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel.

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FY 2023-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on November 14, 2023 — management decision was due May 14, 2024.

2023-003
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two bookkeepers. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number 2023-003: Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two bookkeepers. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS Material Weakness U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- Education Stablization Fund Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act- AL Number 84.425 Finding No.: 2023-003 Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnnel. Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing

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FY 2022-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on December 9, 2022 — management decision was due June 9, 2023.

2022-003
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two bookkeepers. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2022-003. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by two bookkeepers. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ? Education Stabilization Fund Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ? CFDA No. 84.425D Finding No.: 2022-003 Condition: The District?s accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel. Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing

Prior Finding References

2021-004

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FY 2021-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on November 30, 2021 — management decision was due May 30, 2022.

2021-003
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one payroll clerk. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2021-003. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one payroll clerk. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

"""FINDINGS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ? Child Nutrition Cluster ? CFDA No's. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Finding No.: 2021-003 Condition: The District?s accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel. Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing"" "

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2021-004
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one payroll clerk. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

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Finding Number: 2021-004. Criteria or specific requirement: The accounting function should be controlled by a sufficient number of individuals in order to have adequate segregation of duties. Condition: The District's accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in inadequate segregation of duties. Context: The District's accounting function is mainly controlled by one bookkeeper and one payroll clerk. Effect: The limited number of personnel hinders the overall effectiveness of internal controls. Cause: The District is unable to hire an adequate number of staff to increase the effectiveness of internal controls. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial-related information. Management's Response: The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board about their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost-feasible to hire additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

"""FINDINGS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT Material Weakness U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ? Education Stabilization Fund Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ? CFDA No. 84.425D Finding No.: 2021-004 Condition: The District?s accounting function is controlled by a limited number of individuals resulting in the inadequate segregation of duties. Recommendation: The District should segregate duties where possible. The Board should be aware of this problem and closely review and approve all financial related information. Action Taken: The District concurs with the recommendation. The District has reviewed and continues to review its financial policies and procedures to better segregate duties where possible. The Superintendent continually reminds the Board of their responsibility in regards to reviewing and approving financial items and asking questions. It is not cost feasible to hire additional personnel. Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing"" "

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