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MDE Monitoring for Compliance and Quality. GSRP Program and Fiscal Monitoring of Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) Pat Sargent, Education Consultant Beth Glomski, Administrative & Fiscal Unit Office of Great Start. Monitoring . To generally be aware of the state of a system
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MDE Monitoring for Compliance and Quality GSRP Program and Fiscal Monitoring of Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) Pat Sargent, Education Consultant Beth Glomski, Administrative & Fiscal Unit Office of Great Start
Monitoring To generally be aware of the state of a system To keep track of, systematically To test or sample, especially on an ongoing basis
GSRP Monitoring • Monitoring is based on policies and guidelines found in: • State Legislation • Assurance and Certifications • Implementation Manual • MI Public School Accounting Manual • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
GSRP Monitoring • Who is involved? • ECC and ECS • Business Manager • Superintendent • Subrecipient Officials • Others as Requested
GSRP Monitoring • Starting with the 2012-2013 grant year • All ISDs put into monitoring cycle • Annual use of risk analysis • Pilot with GEMS-MARS spring 2014
Types of Monitoring • On-Site Reviews • Program • Focused • Fiscal is
Fiscal Monitoring What to Expect and How to Prepare
GSRP Monitoring Fiscal Review • What is a Fiscal Review? • Analysis of all financial records that relate to the GSRP funds • Revenues • Expenses • MEGS+ application and reports
GSRP MonitoringScope of Fiscal Review • Revenues • Amount recorded equals allocation • Amounts sent to subrecipients
GSRP MonitoringScope of Fiscal Review • Expenses • Allowable • Reasonable • Necessary
GSRP MonitoringScope of a Fiscal Review Example of allowable, reasonable and necessary expenses
GSRP MonitoringScope of Fiscal Review • Expenses need to also be: • Adequately documented • Respectful of all laws, regulations and guidance for GSRP
GSRP MonitoringThe Process • On-site Review • Notification • Documentation • Criteria • Findings • Compliance Plan
GSRP MonitoringCommon Findings • Contracted Services • Contracts not on file or non existent • Contracts do not have necessary elements
GSRP MonitoringCommon Findings • Internal Control • CARES • Compliance • Accomplishment • Relevant • Economical • Safeguard
GSRP MonitoringCommon Findings • Lack of documentation • Purchased, received and paid support • Unallowable costs • GSRP rules and regulations
GSRP MonitoringBest Practices • Document, Document, Document • Invoices • Contracts • Receipts
GSRP MonitoringBest Practices • Record expenses properly • Report expenses properly
Program Monitoring What to Expect and How to Prepare
Monitoring To generally be aware of the state of a system To keep track of, systematically To test or sample, especially on an ongoing basis
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Monitoring Local GSRPs Linda Stachowiak Preschool Services Supervisor
Contact Information Beth Glomski glomskie@michigan.gov (517) 241-9133 Pat Sargent sargentp@michigan.gov (517) 241-4741