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Office of Auditor General The school activity accounts 1 for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) were audited for the period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The primary purpose of the audit was to determine if cash balances were properly stated as of June 30, 2017, but an important secondary purpose was to determine the level of compliance with policies and procedures. The school activity accounts were examined as of year-end at the 203 sites in the division. This report details the items the Office of Auditor General noted at the schools that were in conflict with FCPS policies and procedures and/or best practices, but do not have a material effect on the financial statements. The results of the audit were provided to each individual school detailing any findings noted during the audit. Schools receiving a significant number of exceptions or where a pattern of noncompliance was noted received a recommendation to follow-up with Financial Services for assistance. There were nine high schools, one middle school, and eight elementary schools recommended for follow-up. The audit results of seven high schools, nine middle schools, 63 elementary schools, four other schools/centers, and three departments were positive with no exceptions noted. The schools in both of these categories have been summarized on the last page of this report. Audit results are based on School Board policies and regulations, FCPS’ accounting procedures, and proper internal controls. For example, Policy 5810 Administration of School Activity Funds states that “The Division Superintendent shall establish rules, regulations, and procedures for the conduct, operation, and maintenance of school activity funds and for the safeguarding, accounting, and auditing of all funds received and derived from school acti vities.” Regulation 5810 School Activity Funds Management establishes these “divisionwide policies and accounting procedures to ensure uniformity in the administration of school activity funds and establish proper management procedures for school activity fund accounts.” Additional guidance is provided through training, documented manuals, outreach visits, and email updates. Each principal received a copy of his or her school’s individual audit results. Principals agreed with our recommendations unless otherwise noted. A summary of all audit results has been included in a table beginning on page four of this report. The following items were examined during the audit: Cash Receipts Controls and safeguards over cash receipts Timeliness of deposits Verification that receipts were deposited into the appropriate account Collections by staff and the timely transmittal of these receipts to the finance technician/administrative assistant Bank reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness 1 School activity funds are not allocated by the School Board during the budgetary process. School activity funds are non-appropriated funds received from school activities (e.g., athletic gate receipts, club dues, donations, fees, fundraising, grants, PTA/PTO support, etc.). FY17 School Activity Funds Audit Exceptions Noted October 2017

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Page 1: FY17 School Activity Funds Audit Exceptions Noted...October 2017 Office of Auditor General The school activity accounts1 for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) were audited for the

Office of Auditor General

The school activity accounts1 for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) were audited for the period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The primary purpose of the audit was to determine if cash balances were properly stated as of June 30, 2017, but an important secondary purpose was to determine the level of compliance with policies and procedures. The school activity accounts were examined as of year-end at the 203 sites in the division. This report details the items the Office of Auditor General noted at the schools that were in conflict with FCPS policies and procedures and/or best practices, but do not have a material effect on the financial statements. The results of the audit were provided to each individual school detailing any findings noted during the audit. Schools receiving a significant number of exceptions or where a pattern of noncompliance was noted received a recommendation to follow-up with Financial Services for assistance. There were nine high schools, one middle school, and eight elementary schools recommended for follow-up. The audit results of seven high schools, nine middle schools, 63 elementary schools, four other schools/centers, and three departments were positive with no exceptions noted. The schools in both of these categories have been summarized on the last page of this report. Audit results are based on School Board policies and regulations, FCPS’ accounting procedures, and proper internal controls. For example, Policy 5810 Administration of School Activity Funds states that “The Division Superintendent shall establish rules, regulations, and procedures for the conduct, operation, and maintenance of school activity funds and for the safeguarding, accounting, and auditing of all funds received and derived from school activities.” Regulation 5810 School Activity Funds Management establishes these “divisionwide policies and accounting procedures to ensure uniformity in the administration of school activity funds and establish proper management procedures for school activity fund accounts.” Additional guidance is provided through training, documented manuals, outreach visits, and email updates. Each principal received a copy of his or her school’s individual audit results. Principals agreed with our recommendations unless otherwise noted. A summary of all audit results has been included in a table beginning on page four of this report. The following items were examined during the audit: Cash Receipts

Controls and safeguards over cash receipts

Timeliness of deposits

Verification that receipts were deposited into the appropriate account

Collections by staff and the timely transmittal of these receipts to the finance technician/administrative assistant

Bank reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness

1 School activity funds are not allocated by the School Board during the budgetary process. School activity funds are non-appropriated funds received from school activities (e.g., athletic gate receipts, club dues, donations, fees, fundraising, grants, PTA/PTO support, etc.).

FY17 School Activity Funds Audit Exceptions Noted

October 2017

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A sample of receipts for accuracy and compliance with policies, regulations, and procedures

Cash Disbursements

Verification that purchases made for goods and services were allowable for the source of funds used

Purchases were made in accordance with policies, regulations, and procedures

A sample of expenditures for proper supporting documentation and compliance with policies, regulations, and procedures

Accounting Procedures

School safes to ensure they were securely located, properly locked, and access properly restricted

Fund transfers between cash accounts

Deficit accounts for reasonableness

Other accounts as to the purpose, source, and use of funds The following discrepancies were noted during the audit and were communicated directly to the schools after each school visit. Refer to the table at the end of this report for a breakdown of each area by topic and location audited. Exception Category No. 1: Cash Receipts Several schools had a variety of discrepancies related to cash receipts. Some of these discrepancies included:

Sponsors/teachers not turning in funds daily to the finance technician/administrative assistant

Deposits not being made in a timely manner

Receipts were not sufficiently supported Exception Category No. 2: Cash Disbursements Several schools had a variety of discrepancies related to cash disbursements. Some of these discrepancies included:

Improper use of funds/vendor

Late payment of obligations

Insufficient supporting documentation

Insufficient competitive bid documentation

Not properly following travel regulations

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Exception No. 3: Accounting Procedures Several schools had a variety of discrepancies related to accounting procedures. Some of these discrepancies included:

Appearance of a conflict of interest

Incorrect account usage

Improper posting of cash receipts

Not completing year-end procedures in a timely manner

Insufficient reconciliation procedures

Failure to return unused advanced appropriated funds

Failure to clear account deficits

Insufficient safeguarding of assets

Failure to close social/sunshine finds

Failure to follow-up on outstanding checks

The table below summarizes the number of audit findings in each category by site. The table also highlights those sites having a clean audit and those which have been referred to Financial Services for additional assistance.

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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High Schools:

Annandale * X 6 1 3 1 1 1 1

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Chantilly X 1 1 1 8

Edison 2 6

Fairfax 3 1

Falls Church X

Hayfield X

Herndon 1

Lake Braddock X

Langley X

Lee 2 1

Madison X

Marshall X

McLean X 6 1 2 1 1 2

Mount Vernon 2 1 1

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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High Schools continued:

Oakton X

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South County X 6 4 1 1

South Lakes

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Thomas Jefferson X 2 2 1 1 1

West Potomac 1

West Springfield X

Westfield X 1 2 1 1 3

Woodson X 2 1

Middle Schools:

Carson 3 1 1 1

Cooper 1 1 1

Franklin X

Frost X

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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Glasgow 2

Herndon 4 1

Holmes * 3

Hughes 2

Irving * X 1 4 4 3 1 4 2 1 1

Key 1 1

Kilmer 1 1

Lanier 2 2 2

Liberty X

Longfellow X

Luther Jackson X

Poe 1

Rocky Run 1

Sandburg 8 3

South County X

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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Middle Schools continued:

Stone X

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Elementary Schools:

Aldrin 3

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Armstrong X

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Bailey's Upper X 2 10

Beech Tree 10

Belle View X

Belvedere 1

Bonnie Brae 1

Braddock 1

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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Elementary Schools continued:

Bren Mar Park 1

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Canterbury Woods X

Cardinal Forest X

Centre Ridge X

Centreville 1 3 2 1

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Chesterbrook X

Churchill Road 1 1

Clearview * X

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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Clermont 4

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Crossfield 3

Cub Run 1

Cunningham Park X

Daniels Run X 8 3 1

Deer Park 1

Dogwood 1 1

Dranesville X

Eagle View 1

Fairfax Villa X

Fairhill X

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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Franconia X

Franklin Sherman X

Freedom Hill X

Garfield 1

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

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Graham Road 1

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Groveton X

Gunston X

Halley X

Haycock 1 1

Hayfield X

Herndon 1

Hollin Meadows X 1 1 2 2 1 4 4 1

Hunt Valley X

Hunters Woods 1

Hutchison 2

Hybla Valley * 1

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

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Island Creek X

Keene Mill 1

Kent Gardens X

Kings Glen X

Kings Park X

Lake Anne X

Lane 1

Laurel Hill 1

Laurel Ridge 1 2 1

Lees Corner X

Lemon Road 4

Little Run 1

London Towne X

Lorton Station 5 2 1 1

Louise Archer 1 1

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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Lynbrook X

Mantua X 2 2 1

Marshall Road 4

Mason Crest X

McNair 2

Mosby Woods X

Mount Eagle 1 1

Mount Vernon Woods X

Navy 2 1

Newington Forest 1

North Springfield X

Oak Hill X

Oak View X

Oakton 2

Olde Creek 1 1 1

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

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Riverside 2

Rolling Valley 2

Rose Hill 1

Sangster 4 1 2

Saratoga 2

Shrevewood X

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Sleepy Hollow X

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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Spring Hill X

Springfield Estates 1

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Sunrise Valley X

Terra Centre 2 1

Terraset X

Timber Lane X

Union Mill X

Vienna X

Virginia Run X

Wakefield Forest 1 1

Waples Mill 1

Washington Mill X

Waynewood 1 1 1 1

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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West Springfield 1 2

Westbriar X

Westgate 1

Westlawn X

Weyanoke 1

White Oaks X

Willow Springs X

Wolftrap 1

Woodburn X

Woodlawn X

Woodley Hills 1 1

Other Schools:

Bryant Alternative 1

Burke (Center) School X

Cedar Lane Center X

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School Activity Funds Audit Summary Audit Results by School For the Year Ended June 30, 2017

Location Audited

Notes: Locations in italic had a desk audit. Those with an asterisk * also had a business process turnover audit during the fiscal year. All others had a full audit.

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Chantilly Academy 3 1 1 2 1

Davis Career Center

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Key Center 1

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Mountain View Alternative 1

Pulley Center X

Quander Road School 4

Departments:

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X

Fairfax County Adult High X

Special Services X

Total Findings Noted 0 0 65 52 23 66 8 106 9 1 11 1 30 4 24 28 6 60 13 2 27

Number of Schools with finding

18 86 31 17 11 16 7 38 4 1 11 1 20 1 24 11 6 26 12 2 10

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The following schools were completed with no reportable audit findings or suggestions for improvement. High Schools: Falls Church Hayfield Lake Braddock Langley Madison Marshall West Springfield

Middle Schools: Franklin Frost Liberty Longfellow Luther Jackson Stone South County Thoreau Whitman

Other Schools: Burke (Center) School Cedar Lane Center Edison Academy Pulley Center

Departments: Adult & Community Education Fairfax County Adult High Special Services

Elementary Schools:

Annandale Terrace Armstrong Belle View Canterbury Woods Cardinal Forest Centre Ridge Chesterbrook Clearview Coates Columbia Colvin Run Cunningham Park Dranesville Fairfax Villa Fairhill

Flint Hill Floris Fort Hunt Fox Mill Franconia Franklin Sherman Freedom Hill Glen Forest Greenbriar East Groveton Gunston Halley Hayfield Hunt Valley Island Creek Kent Gardens

Kings Glen Kings Park Lake Anne Lees Corner London Towne Lynbrook Mason Crest Mosby Woods Mount Vernon Woods North Springfield Oak Hill Oak View Parklawn Providence Shrevewood Silverbrook

Sleepy Hollow Spring Hill Stratford Landing Sunrise Valley Terraset Timber Lane Union Mill Vienna Virginia Run Washington Mill Westbriar Westlawn White Oaks Willow Springs Woodburn Woodlawn

It was recommended that the following schools reach out to Financial Services for assistance: High Schools:

Annandale Chantilly McLean Oakton South County Stuart Thomas Jefferson Westfield Woodson

Middle Schools:

Irving

Elementary Schools:

Baileys Upper Baileys (Lower) ** Daniels Run Fairview Forest Edge Hollin Meadows Mantua Poplar Tree **

** School was noted to have significant documentation issues such that the audit could not verify that funds collected were properly posted, deposited, and utilized. School should be a priority for outreach efforts.