Pierce County Board of Education, Blackshear, Georgia, report on audit of the financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA REPORT ON AUDIT
OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
Russell W. Hinton State Auditor

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION - TABLE OF CONTENTS -

SECTION I

FINANCIAL

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S COMBINED REPORT ON BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION - SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS

EXHIBITS

BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DISTRICT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A

STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS

3

B

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

4

FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

C

BALANCE SHEET

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

6

D

RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET

TO THE STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS

7

E

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES

IN FUND BALANCES

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

8

F

RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS STATEMENT

OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND

BALANCES TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

9

G

STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS

FIDUCIARY FUNDS

I 0

H

NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11

SCHEDULES

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

1 SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES

IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL

GENERAL FUND

27

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

2 SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS

28

3 SCHEDULE OF STATE REVENUE

30

4 SCHEDULE OF APPROVED LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX PROJECTS

32

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION - TABLE OF CONTENTS -

SECTION I

FINANCIAL

SCHEDULES

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

5 ALLOTMENTS AND EXPENDITURES

GENERAL FUND - QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS (QBE)

BY PROGRAM

33

SECTION II
COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROL REPORTS
REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO EACH MAJOR PROGRAM AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 0MB CIRCULAR A-133

SECTION III AUDITEE'S RESPONSE TO PRIOR YEAR FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR YEAR FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS

SECTION IV FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION - TABLE OF CONTENTS -
SECTIONV MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSES SCHEDULE OF MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSES

SECTION I FINANCIAL

Russell W. Hinton
STATE AUDITOR
(404) 656-2174

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
June 1, 2005

Honorable Sonny Perdue, Governor Members of the General Assembly Members of the State Board of Education
and Superintendent and Members of the Pierce County Board of Education
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S COMBINED REPORT ON BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION - SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have audited the accompanying financial statements ofthe governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information (Exhibits A through H) of the Pierce County Board of Education, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2004, which collectively comprise the Board's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Pierce County Board of Education's management. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States ofAmerica and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General ofthe United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free ofmaterial misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our op1mons.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Pierce County Board of Education, as of June 30, 2004, and the respective changes in financial position thereof for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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The Pierce County Board ofEducation has not presented Management's Discussion and Analysis that accounting principles generally accepted in the United States has determined is necessary to supplement, although not to be part of, the basic financial statements.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated June 1, 2005, on our consideration ofthe Pierce County Board ofEducation's internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose ofthat report is to describe the scope ofour testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results ofthat testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be read in conjunction with this report in considering the results of our audit.
The Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual, as presented on page 27 is not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary information required by the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted principally of inquiries of management regarding the methods ofmeasurement and presentation ofthe required supplementary information. However, we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Pierce County Board of Education's basic financial statements. The accompanying supplementary information which consist of Schedules 2 through 5, which includes the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards as required by U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, Audits ofStates, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and in our opinion, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
A copy ofthis report has been filed as a permanent record in the office ofthe State Auditor and made available to the press ofthe State, as provided for by Official Code ofGeorgia Annotated section 506-24.
Respectfully submitted,

RWH:as 2004ARL-11

State Auditor

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS JUNE 30, 2004
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable, Net
Taxes State Government Federal Government Other Inventories Capital Assets Land Construction in Progress Land Improvements Buildings Equipment Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Total Assets
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Contracts Payable Retainages Payable Deposits and Deferred Revenues Long-Term Liabilities
Due Within One Year Due in More Than One Year
Total Liabilities
NET ASSETS
Invested in Capital Assets, Net of Related Debt Restricted for
Bus Replacement Continuation of Federal Programs Debt Service Capital Projects Unrestricted
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
The notes to the basic financial statements are an integral part of this statement. -3-

EXHIBIT "A"

GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES

$

1,423,801

1,581,736

1,073,307 1,801,980
328,593 23
55,659

356,001 358,284 603,709 22,638,740 2,821,743 -7 150,248

$ ===2=5=,8=9=3,=32=8=

$

797,582

2,049,044

66,469

30,678

68

150,547 3,009,797

$

6,104,185

$

16,788,258

107,708 411,225
18,048 1,069,314 1 394,590

$

19,789,143

$ ===2=5=,8=9=3,=32=8=

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 2004

GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Instruction Support Services
Pupil Services Improvement of Instructional Services Educational Media Services General Administration School Administration Business Administration Maintenance and Operation of Plant Student Transportation Services Central Support Services Other Support Services Operations of Non-Instructional Services Enterprise Operations Food Services Interest on Short-Term and Long-Term Debt
Total Governmental Activities
General Revenues Taxes Property Taxes For Maintenance and Operations For Debt Services Railroad Cars Sales Taxes Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax For Debt Services For Capital Projects Real Estate Grants and Contributions not Restricted to Specific Programs Investment Earnings Miscellaneous
Total General Revenues
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets - Beginning of Year
Net Assets - End of Year

EXPENSES

CHARGES FOR SERVICES

$

16,178,427 $

609,278 404,466 340,020 657,097 1,440,386 214,730 1,417,488 907,596
42,581 207,241

93,606 1,381,360
184,199

$

24 078 475 $

2,661
442,137 365,133 809 931

The notes to the basic financial statements are an integral part of this statement. -4-

EXHIBIT "B"

PROGRAM REVENUES

OPERATING

CAPITAL

GRANTS AND

GRANTS AND

CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS

NET (EXPENSES) REVENUES
AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

$

12,763,345

221,006 234,474 299,019 629,976 642,967
1,504 867,875 429,760 $
591 10,490

1,056,186

$

17,157,193 $

$ 85,029 85,029 $

-3,412,421
-388,272 -169,992
-41,001 -27,121 -797,419 -213,226 -549,613 -392,807 -41,990 -196,751
348,531 39,959
-184, 199
-6,026,322

$

4,556,747

1,106

11,740

201,697 1,306,302
26,389 1,609,726
26,253 507,007

$

8,246,967

$

2,220,645

17,568,498

$ ====a19""',7='8"'=9,==1='43==

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS JUNE 30. 2004

EXHIBIT"C"

ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable, Net
Taxes State Government Federal Government Other Inventories

GENERAL FUND

DISTRICTWIDE
CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND

DEBT SERVICE
FUND

TOTAL

$

1,066,323 $

1,023,644

297,961 1,801,980
328,593 23
55,659

349,944 $ 558,092
282,751

7,534 $ 2,151

1,423,801 1,581,736
582,863 1,801,980
328,593 23
55,659

Total Assets

$

4,574,183 $

1,190,787 $

9685 $==~5~7~7~4~6~55~

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Contracts Payable Retainages Payable Deposits and Deferred Revenue
Total Liabilities
FUND BALANCES
Reserved for: Bus Replacement Continuation of Federal Programs Debt Service Inventories Capital Projects
Unreserved Designated for Self-Insurance Undesignated Reported in: General Fund
Total Fund Balances

$

773,256 $

2,049,044

68

$

2,822,368 $

24,326 66,469 30,678
121,473

$

107,708

355,566

$

55,659

$

1,069,314

12,726

1,220,156

$

1,751,815 $

1,069,314 $

$ $ $ 9,685
9,685 $

797,582 2,049,044
66,469 30,678
68
2,943,841
107,708 355,566
9,685 55,659 1,069,314
12,726
1,220,156
2,830,814

Total Liabilities and Fund Balances

$

4574,183 $

1,190,787 $

9,685 $ ====5!:7=74:!'=65=5=

The notes to the basic financial statements are an integral part of this statement. -6 -

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET
TO THE STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT"D"

Total Fund Balances - Governmental Funds (Exhibit "C")
Amounts reported for Governmental Activities in the Statement of Net Assets are different because:
Capital Assets used in Governmental Activities are not financial resources and therefore are not reported in the funds. These assets consist of:
Land Construction in Progress Land Improvements Buildings Equipment Accumulated Depreciation
Total Capital Assets
Some of the School District's property tax revenues will be collected after year-end but are not available soon enough to pay for the current period's expenditures.
Long-Term Liabilities, including Bonds Payable, are not due and payable in the current period and therefore are not reported as liabilities in the funds. Long-Term Liabilities at year-end consist of:
Bonds Payable Capital Leases Intergovernmental Contract
Total Long-Term Liabilities
Net Assets of Governmental Activities (Exhibit "A")

$

2,830,814

$

356,001

358,284

603,709

22,638,740

2,821,743

-7,150,248

19,628,229

490,444

$ -2,430,000 -409,971 -320,373

-3,160,344

$ 19,789,143

The notes to the basic financial statements are an integral part of this statement. -7-

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF REVENUES. EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 2004

EXHIBIT "E"

REVENUES
Property Taxes Sales Taxes State Funds Federal Funds Charges for Services Investment Earnings Miscellaneous
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Current Instruction Support Services Pupil Services Improvement of Instructional Services Educational Media Services General Administration School Administration Business Administration Maintenance and Operation of Plant Student Transportation Services Central Support Services Other Support Services Enterprise Operations Food Services Operation
Capital Outlay Debt Services
Call Premium on Bonds Principal Interest
Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenues over (under) Expenditures
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Proceeds of Refunding Bonds - Par Value Refunding Bond Issuance Cost Sale of Equipment Capital Leases
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Net Change in Fund Balances
Fund Balances - Beginning
Fund Balances - Ending

GENERAL FUND

DISTRICTWIDE
CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND

DEBT SERVICE
FUND

TOTAL

$ 4,810,496

$

26,389 $ 1,306,302

15,932,115

2,919,833

809,931

16,661

1,958

484,328

$ 24,999z753 $ 1,308,260 $

9,954 $ 201,697
7,634 219,285 $

4,820,450 1,534,388 15,932,115 2,919,833
809,931 26,253
484,328
26,527,298

$ 15,875,889 $
604,662 404,466 327,378 642,071 1,289,978 164,424 1,267,434 755,529
42,581 205,573
93,606 1,368,282
409,971
25,474 16,213
$ 23,493,531 $
$ 1,506,222 $

6,978

$

15,026

142,937

$

657

121,289

1,668

373,457
45,500 2,425,000
122,486
661,355 $ 2,593,643 $
646,905 $ -2,374,358 $

15,882,867
604,662 404,466 327,378 657,097 1,432,915 165,081 1,388,723 755,529
42,581 207,241
93,606 1,368,282
783,428
45,500 2,450,474
138 699
26,748,529
-221,231

$

22,679

409 971

$

432,650

$ 1,938,872 $

-187,057

$ 2,430,000 $ -49,649

$ 2,380,351 $

646,905 $

5,993 $

422,409

3,692

2,430,000 -49,649 22,679 409,971
2,813,001
2,591,770
239,044

$ 1,751,815 $ 1,069,314 $

9 685 $ ==2=,8=30='=81=4=

The notes to the basic financial statements are an integral part of this statement. -8-

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS STATEMENT OF
REVENUES. EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES JUNE 30. 2004

EXHIBIT"F"

Total Net Change in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds (Exhibit "E")
Amounts reported for Governmental Activities in the Statement of Activities are different because:
Capital Outlays are reported as expenditures in Governmental Funds. However, in the Statement of Activities, the cost of Capital Assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives as depreciation expense. In the current period, these amounts are:
Capital Outlay Depreciation Expense
Excess of Capital Outlay over Depreciation Expense
Because some property taxes will not be collected for several months after the School District's fiscal year ends, they are not considered "available" revenues.
Bond proceeds provide current financial resources to Governmental Funds; however, issuing debt increases Long-Term Liabilities in the Statement of Net Assets. In the current period, proceeds were received from:
Refunding Bonds Issued
Some of the Capital Assets acquired this year were financed with capital leases. In Governmental Funds, a capital lease arrangement is considered a source of financing, but in the Statement of Net Assets, the lease obligation is reported as a Long-Term Liability.
Repayment of Long-Term Debt is reported as an expenditure in Governmental Funds, but the repayment reduces Long-Term Liabilities in the Statement of Net Assets. In the current year, these amounts consist of:
Bond Principal Retirements Capital Lease Payments Intergovernmental Contract
Total Long-Term Debt Repayments

$

2,591,770

$ 857,585 -588,356

269,229 -250,857

-2,430,000 -409,971

$ 2,425,000 7,010 18 464

2 450 474

Change in Net Assets of Governmental Activities (Exhibit "B")

$ ==2,=22=0=,6=4=5

The notes to the basic financial statements are an integral part of this statement. -9-

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS
FIDUCIARY FUNDS JUNE 30. 2004
ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net
Other
Total Assets
LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Funds Held for Others
Total Liabilities

EXHIBIT"G"

AGENCY FUNDS

$

104,792

18,154

$ ==1=22='=94=6=

$

6,967

115,979

$ ==1=2=2,=94=6=

The notes to the basic financial statements are an integral part of this statement. - 10 -

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 1: DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT AND REPORTING ENTITY
REPORTING ENTITY
The Pierce County Board of Education (School District) was established under the laws ofthe State of Georgia and operates under the guidance of a school board elected by the voters and a Superintendent appointed by the Board. The Board is organized as a separate legal entity and has the power to levy taxes and issue bonds. Its budget is not subject to approval by any other entity. Accordingly, the School District is a primary government and consists of all the organizations that compose its legal entity.
Note 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The School District's basic financial statements are collectively comprised of the District-wide financial statements, fund financial statements and notes to the basic financial statements of the Pierce County Board of Education.
District-wide Statements: The Statement ofNet Assets and the Statement ofActivities display information about the financial activities ofthe overall School District, except for fiduciary activities. Eliminations have been made to minimize the double counting of internal activities. Governmental activities generally are financed through taxes, intergovernmental revenues, and other nonexchange transactions.
The Statement of Activities presents a comparison between direct expenses and program revenues for each function of the School District's governmental activities.
Direct expenses are those that are specifically associated with a program or function and, therefore, are clearly identifiable to a particular function. Indirect expenses (expenses of the School District related to the administration and support ofthe School District's programs, such as office and maintenance personnel and accounting) are not allocated to programs.
Program revenues include (a) charges paid by the recipients of goods or services offered by the programs and (b) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular program. Revenues that are not classified as program revenues, including all taxes, are presented as general revenues.
Fund Financial Statements: The fund financial statements provide information about the School District's funds, including fiduciary funds. Eliminations have been made to minimize the double counting ofinternal activities. Separate statements for each category (governmental and fiduciary) are presented. The emphasis of fund financial statements is on major governmental funds, each displayed in a separate column.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The School District reports the following major governmental funds:
General Fund is the School District's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial resources ofthe School District, except those resources required to be accounted for in another fund.
District-wide Capital Projects Fund accounts for financial resources including Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds to be used for the acquisition, construction or renovation of major capital facilities.
Debt Service Fund accounts for taxes (property and sales) legally restricted for the payment of general long-term principal, interest and paying agent's fees.
The School District reports the following fiduciary fund type:
Agency funds account for assets held by the School District as an agent for various funds, governments or individuals.
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The basis ofaccounting determines when transactions are reported on the financial statements. The District-wide governmental and fiduciary fund financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred, regardless ofwhen the related cash flows take place. Nonexchange transactions, in which the School District gives (or receives) value without directly receiving (or giving) equal value in exchange, include property taxes, sales taxes, grants and donations. On an accrual basis, revenue from property taxes is recognized in the fiscal year for which the taxes are levied. Revenue from sales taxes is recognized in the fiscal year in which the underlying transaction (sale) takes place. Revenue from grants and donations is recognized in the fiscal year in which all eligibility requirements have been satisfied.
The School District uses funds to report on its financial position and the results of its operations. Fund accounting is designed to demonstrate legal compliance and to aid financial management by segregating transactions related to certain governmental functions or activities. A fund is a separate accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts.
Governmental funds are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under this method, revenues are recognized when measurable and available. The School District considers all revenues reported in the governmental funds to be available if they are collected within sixty days after year-end. Property taxes, sales taxes and interest are considered to be susceptible to accrual. Expenditures are recorded when the related fund

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
liability is incurred, except for principal and interest on general long-term debt, which are recognized as expenditures to the extent they have matured. Capital asset acquisitions are reported as expenditures in governmental funds. Proceeds ofgeneral long-term liabilities and acquisitions under capital leases are reported as other financing sources.
The School District funds certain programs by a combination of specific cost-reimbursement grants, categorical grants, and general revenues. Thus, when program costs are incurred, there are both restricted and unrestricted net assets available to finance the program. It is the School District's policy to first apply grant resources to such programs, followed by cost-reimbursement grants, then general revenues.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
COMPOSITION OF DEPOSITS Cash and cash equivalents consist ofcash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition in authorized financial institutions. Georgia Laws OCGA 45-8-14 authorize the School District to deposit its funds in one or more solvent banks or insured Federal savings and loan associations.
INVESTMENTS
COMPOSITION OF INVESTMENTS Investments made by the School District in nonparticipating interest-earning contracts (such as certificates ofdeposit) and repurchase agreements are reported at cost. Participating interest-earning contracts and money market investments with a maturity at purchase ofone year or less are reported at amortized cost. Both participating interest-earning contracts and money market investments with a maturity at purchase greater than one year are reported at fair value. The Official Code ofGeorgia Annotated Section 36-83-4 authorizes the School District to invest its funds. In selecting among options for investment or among institutional bids for deposits, the highest rate ofreturn shall be the objective, given equivalent conditions of safety and liquidity. Funds may be invested in the following:
(1) Obligations issued by the State of Georgia or by other states,
(2) Obligations issued by the United States government,
(3) Obligations fully insured or guaranteed by the United States government or a United States government agency,
(4) Obligations of any corporation of the United States government,
(5) Prime banker's acceptances,

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(6) The Local Government Investment Pool administered by the State of Georgia, Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services,

(7) Repurchase agreements, and

(8) Obligations of other political subdivisions of the State of Georgia.

RECEIVABLES

Receivables consist of amounts due from property and sales taxes, grant reimbursements due on Federal, State or other grants for expenditures made but not reimbursed and other receivables disclosed from information available. Receivables are recorded when either the asset or revenue recognition criteria has been met. Receivables recorded on the basic financial statements do not include any amounts which would necessitate the need for an allowance for uncollectible receivables.

PROPERTY TAXES

The Pierce County Board of Commissioners fixed the property tax levy for the 2003 tax digest year (calendar year) on November 20, 2003 (levy date). Taxes were due on February 6, 2004 (lien date). Taxes collected within the current fiscal year or within 60 days after year-end on the 2003 tax digest are reported as revenue in the governmental funds for fiscal year 2004. The Pierce County Tax Commissioner bills and collects the property taxes for the School District, withholds 2.5% oftaxes collected as a fee for tax collection and remits the balance of taxes collected to the School District. Property tax revenues, at the fund reporting level, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, for maintenance and operations amounted to $4,798,756 and for school bonds amounted to $9,954.

The tax millage rate levied for the 2003 tax year (calendar year) for the Pierce County Board of Education was as follows (a mill equals $1 per thousand dollars of assessed value):

School Operations

15.87 mills

SALES TAXES

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, at the fund reporting level, during the year amounted to $1,507,999 and is to be used for capital outlay for educational purposes or debt service. This sales tax was authorized by local referendum and the sales tax must be re-authorized at least every five years.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

INVENTORIES

FOOD INVENTORIES On the basic financial statements, inventories of donated food commodities used in the preparation ofmeals are reported at their Federally assigned value and purchased foods inventories are reported at cost (first-in, first-out). The School District uses the consumption method to account for inventories whereby donated food commodities are recorded as an asset and as revenue when received, and expenses/expenditures are recorded as the inventory items are used. Purchased foods are recorded as an asset when purchased and expenses/expenditures are recorded as the inventory items are used.

CAPITAL ASSETS

Capital assets purchased, including capital outlay costs, are recorded as expenditures in the fund financial statements at the time ofpurchase. On the District-wide financial statements, all purchased capital assets are valued at cost where historical records are available and at estimated historical cost based on appraisals or deflated current replacement cost where no historical records exist. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value on the date donated. Disposals are deleted at depreciated recorded cost. The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of assets or materially extend the useful lives ofthe assets is not capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method. The School District does not capitalize book collections or works of art.

Capitalization thresholds and estimated useful lives of capital assets reported in the District-wide statements are as follows:

Capitalization Policy

Estimated Useful Life

Land Land Improvements Buildings and Improvements Equipment

Any Amount

$

50,000

$

50,000

$

5,000

NIA 15 years 50 to 60 years 5 to 25 years

Depreciation is used to allocate the actual or estimated historical cost of all capital assets over estimated useful lives.

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

The School District issues general obligation bonds to provide funds for the acquisition and construction of major capital facilities. Bond issuance costs are recognized in the financial statements during the fiscal year bonds are issued. In addition, general obligation bonds have been

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JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
issued to refund existing general obligation bonds. General obligation bonds are direct obligations and pledge the full faith and credit of the government. The outstanding amount of these bonds is recorded in the Statement of Net Assets.
Note 3: DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
COLLATERALIZATION OF DEPOSITS Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Section 45-8-12 provides that there shall not be on deposit at any time in any depository for a time longer than ten days a sum of money which has not been secured by surety bond, by guarantee of insurance, or by collateral. The aggregate ofthe face value of such surety bond and the market value of securities pledged shall be equal to not less than 110 percent ofthe public funds being secured after the deduction ofthe amount ofdeposit insurance. If a depository elects the pooled method (OCGA 45-8-13 .1) the aggregate ofthe market value ofthe securities pledged to secure a pool ofpublic funds shall be not less than 110 percent ofthe daily pool balance. OCGA Section 45-8-11 (b) provides an officer holding public funds may, in his discretion, waive the requirement for security in the case ofoperating funds placed in demand deposit checking accounts.
Acceptable security for deposits consists of any one of or any combination of the following:
(1) Surety bond signed by a surety company duly qualified and authorized to transact business within the State of Georgia,
(2) Insurance on accounts provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
(3) Bonds, bills, notes, certificates of indebtedness or other direct obligations of the United States or of the State of Georgia,
(4) Bonds, bills, notes, certificates of indebtedness or other obligations of the counties or municipalities of the State of Georgia,
(5) Bonds of any public authority created by the laws of the State of Georgia, providing that the statute that created the authority authorized the use of the bonds for this purpose,
(6) Industrial revenue bonds and bonds of development authorities created by the laws of the State of Georgia, and
(7) Bonds, bills, notes, certificates of indebtedness, or other obligations of a subsidiary corporation of the United States government, which are fully guaranteed by the United States government both as to principal and interest or debt obligations issued by the Federal Land Bank, the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank, the Central Bank for Cooperatives, the Farm Credit Banks, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association, and the Federal National Mortgage Association.
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JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT"H"

Note 3: DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS

CATEGORIZATION OF DEPOSITS At June 30, 2004, the bank balances were $3,117,460. The amounts of the total bank balances are classified into three categories of credit risk:

Category 1 - Cash that is insured (e.g., Federal depository insurance) or collateralized with securities held by the School District or by the School District's agent in the School District's name.
Category 2 - Cash collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution's trust department or agent in the School District's name.
Category 3 - Uncollateralized deposits. (This includes any bank balance that is collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution, or by its trust department or agent but not in the School District's name.)

The School District's deposits are classified by risk category at June 30, 2004, as follows:

Risk Category

Bank Balance

1

$ 256,511

2

2,195,092

3

665,857

Total

$ 3,117,460

CATEGORIZATION OF INVESTMENTS At June 30, 2004, the carrying value ofthe School District's total investments was $1,581,736 which is materially the same as fair value. This investment consisted entirely offunds invested in the Local Government Investment Pool administered by the State of Georgia, Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services which are not required to be categorized since the School District did not own any specific identifiable securities in the pool. The investment policy ofthe State ofGeorgia, Office ofTreasury and Fiscal Services for the Local Government Investment Pool (Primary Liquidity Portfolio) does not provide for investment in derivatives or similar investments. A description of the Primary Liquidity Portfolio is as follows:

The Primary Liquidity Portfolio consists of Georgia Fund 1, which is a combination local and state government investment pool, and Fund 6. Georgia Fund 1 is a stable net asset value investment pool which follows Standard and Poor's criteria for AAAm rated money market funds. The pool is not registered with the SEC as an investment company but does operate Georgia Fund 1 in a manner consistent with Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The pool's primary objectives are safety of capital, investment income, liquidity and diversification while maintaining principal ($1.00 per share value). Net asset value is calculated daily and reported to the rating agency weekly to ensure stability. The pool distributes earnings (net ofmanagement fees) on a monthly basis and

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT"H"

Note 3: DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS

values participant's shares sold and redeemed at the pool's share price, $1.00 per share. Pooled cash and cash equivalents and investments are reported at cost. The pool does not issue any legally binding guarantees to support the value of the shares. Participation in the pool is voluntary and deposits consist of funds from local governments; operating and trust funds of Georgia's state agencies, colleges and universities; and current operating funds of the State of Georgia's General Fund.

Investments in Georgia Fund 1and Fund 6 are directed toward short-term instruments such as U.S. Treasury obligations, securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U. S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, banker's acceptances and repurchase agreements. The weighted average maturity of Georgia Fund 1 may not exceed 60 days. The weighted average maturity for Georgia Fund 1 on June 30, 2004, was 24 days. The average investment duration for Fund 6 on June 30, 2004, was 0.22 years.

Note 4: NON-MONETARY TRANSACTIONS

The School District receives food commodities from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for school breakfast and lunch programs. These commodities are recorded at their Federally assigned value. See Note 2 - Inventories

Note 5: CAPITAL ASSETS

The following is a summary of changes in the Capital Assets during the fiscal year:

Balances July 1, 2003

Increases

Decreases

Balances June 30, 2004

Governmental Activities Capital Assets, Not Being Depreciated:
Land Construction in Progress

$ 356,001 2,592,260 $

$ 365,723 $ 2,599,699

356,001 358,284

Total Capital Assets Not Being Depreciated $ 2,948,261 $ 365,723 $ 2,599,699 $ 714,285

Capital Assets Being Depreciated Buildings and Improvements Equipment Land Improvements

$ 20,039,041 $ 2,600,708 603,709

2,599,699 491,862 $

$ 22,638,740

270,827

2,821,743

603,709

Less Accumulated Depreciation for: Buildings and Improvements Equipment Land Improvements

4,797,163 1,596,822
438 734

367,065 194,253 27,038

270,827

5,164,228 1,520,248
465,772

Total Capital Assets, Being Depreciated, Net $ 16,410,739 $ 2,503,205 $

0 $ 18,913,944

Governmental Activity Capital Assets - Net $ 19,359.000 $ 2,868.928 $ 2,599.699 $ 19,628,229

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JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 5: CAPITAL ASSETS Capital assets being acquired under capital leases as of June 30, 2004, are as follows:

Equipment Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Governmental Funds
$ 409,971 25,623

Current year depreciation expense by function is as follows:

Instruction

Support Services

Pupil Services

$

Educational Media Services

School Administration

Maintenance and Operation of Plant

Student Transportation Services

Food Services

$==3=84,,,.,,3'==4==8

$
4,556 12,478 7,374 28,392 150,094

338,865
202,894 46 597

Note 6: RESTRICTED ASSETS

$==5=88=",3==5==6

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and property tax levied specifically for retirement of outstanding bond principal, interest and paying agent's fees (Debt Service Funds) are reported as restricted assets in the Statement ofNet Assets because their use is limited by applicable bond covenants or statutory provisions. Restricted assets at June 30, 2004, were as follows:

District-wide Capital Projects SPLOST

Debt Service Funds

Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents: Debt Services Capital Acquisitions
Restricted Investments: Capital Acquisitions

$
$ 349,944
$ 558,092

7,534

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT"H"

Note 7: RISK MANAGEMENT

The School District is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction of assets; errors or omissions; job related illness or injuries to employees; acts of God; unemployment compensation and dental coverage.

The School District has obtained commercial insurance for risk ofloss associated with torts, assets and errors or omissions. The School District has neither significantly reduced coverage for these risks nor incurred losses (settlements) which exceeded the School District's insurance coverage in any of the past three years.

The School District has elected to self-insure for all losses related to acts of God. The School District has not experienced any losses related to this risk in the past three years.

The School District is self-insured with regard to unemployment compensation claims. The School District accounts for claims within the General Fund with expenses/expenditures and liability being reported when it is probable that a loss has occurred, and the amount of that loss can be reasonably estimated.

Changes in the unemployment compensation claims liability during the last two fiscal years are as follows:

Beginning of Year Liability

Claims and Changes in Estimates

Claims Paid

End ofYear Liability

2003 2004

$

0 $

4 214 $

4 214 $

0

$

0 $

0 $

0 $

0

The School District has established a limited risk management program for dental coverage of its employees and their dependents. Estimated claims are budgeted by management based on known claims and prior experience. The employees contribute a premium to the fund and the School District funds any deficits. In connections with this program, a self-insurance reserve has been established within the General fund by the School District.

Changes in dental claims liability during the last two fiscal years are as follows:

Beginning of Year Liability

Claims and Changes in Estimates

Claims Paid

End ofYear Liability

2003 2004

$

0 $

0 $

0 $

0

$

0 $

176 591 $

176 591 $

0

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 7: RISK MANAGEMENT

The School District participates in the Georgia Education Workers' Compensation Trust, a public entity risk pool organized on December 1, 1991, to develop, implement and administer a program of workers' compensation self-insurance for its member organizations. The School District pays an annual premium to the Trust for its general insurance coverage. Additional insurance coverage is provided through an agreement by the Trust with the Midwest Employers Casualty Company to provide coverage for potential losses sustained by the Trust in excess of $400,000 loss per occurrence, up to $2,000,000.

The School District has purchased surety bonds to provide additional insurance coverage as follows:

Position Covered

Amount

Superintendent Each Administrator Each Employee

$

50,000

$

1,000

$ 100,000

Note 8: SHORT-TERM DEBT

The School District obtains temporary loans in advance of property tax collections, depositing the proceeds in its General Fund. This short-term debt is to provide cash for operations until property tax collections are received by the School District. Article IX, Section V, Paragraph V of the Constitution ofthe State of Georgia limits the aggregate amount of short-term debt to 75 percent of the total gross income from taxes collected in the preceding year and requires all short-term debt to be repaid no later than December 31 of the calendar year in which the debt was incurred.

Short-term debt activity for the fiscal year is as follows:

Beginning Balance

Issued

Redeemed

Ending Balance

Temporary Loans

$====='=0 $ 4,625.000 $ 4,625.000 $=====0

Note 9: LONG-TERM DEBT

CAPITAL LEASES The Pierce County Board of Education has entered into various lease agreements as lessee for equipment. These lease agreements qualify as capital leases for accounting purposes and, therefore, have been recorded at the present value ofthe future minimum lease payments as ofthe date oftheir inception.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 9: LONG-TERM DEBT

INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT The Pierce County Board of Education entered into an intergovernmental contract with the City of Blackshear to construct water and sewer facilities for educational sites. The principal amount of $441,429 and interest at the annual rate of 5.16 percent will be paid over a twenty year period.

GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT OUTSTANDING General Obligation Bonds currently outstanding are as follows:

Purpose

Interest Rate

Amount

General Government - Refunding - Series 2003

2.78%

$ 2,430,000

The changes in Long-Term Debt during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, were as follows:

Capital Leases

Governmental Funds

General

Intergovernmental Obligation

Contract

Bonds

Total

Balance July 1, 2003

$

7,010 $ 338,837 $ 2,425,000 $ 2,770,847

Additions Capital Leases G.O. Bonds

409,971

2,430,000

409,971 2,430,000

Deductions Debt Retired

7 010

18 464

2,425,000

2,450,474

Balance June 30, 2004

$ 409 97) $ 320 373 $ 2 430 000 $ 3 160 344

Portion of Long-Term Debt Due within One Year

$

96107 $

19 440 $

35 000 $ 150 547

Capital assets being acquired under capital leases as of June 30, 2004, are as follows:

Governmental Funds

Equipment Less: Accumulated Depreciation

$

409,971

-25,623

$=~3~84~,3~4~8

At June 30, 2004, payments due by fiscal year which includes principal and interest for these items are as follows:

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT"H"

Note 9: LONG-TERM DEBT
Fiscal Year Ended June 30
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 - 2014 2015 - 2017
Total Principal and Interest

Capital Leases

Principal

Interest

Intergovernmental Contract

Principal

Interest

$

96,107 $

100,269

104,560

109,035

17,595 $ 13,433 9,142 4,667

19,440 $ 20,467 21,548 22,687 23,885 139,746 72,600

16,076 15,049 13,967 12,829 11,630 37,831 4286

$ 409 971 $

44,83:Z $ 320,373 $ 111,668

Fiscal Year Ended June 30
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 - 2014 2015
Total Principal and Interest

General Obligation

Debt

Principal

Interest

$

35,000 $

210,000

215,000

220,000

225,000

1,250,000

275,000

67,068 63,662 57,754 51,708 45,523 127,046
3,822

$ 2,430,000 $ 416,583

Note 10: ON-BEHALF PAYMENTS

The School District has recognized revenues and costs in the amount of $234,372 for health insurance and retirement contributions paid on the School District's behalf by the following State Agencies.

Georgia Department of Education Paid to the Georgia Department of Community Health For Health Insurance ofNon-Certified Personnel In the amount of $210,452

Paid to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia For Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Employer's Cost In the amount of $21,898

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 10: ON-BEHALF PAYMENTS

Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services Paid to the Public School Employees Retirement System For Public School Employees Retirement (PSERS) Employer's Cost In the amount of $2,022

Note 11: SIGNIFICANT COMMITMENTS

The following is an analysis ofsignificant outstanding construction or renovation contracts executed by the School District as of June 30, 2004, together with funding available:

Project

Unearned Executed Contracts

Funding Available From State

SA-0lS-713-165

New Board of Education Building

$

Pierce County Middle School Gym AC Renovation

$ 571,953 145,347

44,773

$ 717!300 $

44 773

The amounts described in this note are not reflected in the basic financial statements.

Note 12: SIGNIFICANT CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Amounts received or receivable principally from the Federal government are subject to audit and review by grantor agencies. This could result in requests for reimbursement to the grantor agency for any costs which are disallowed under grant terms. The School District believes that such disallowances, if any, will be immaterial to its overall financial position.

Note 13: RETIREMENT PLANS

TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA (TRS)

TRS PLAN DESCRIPTION Substantially all teachers, administrative and clerical personnel employed by local school systems are covered by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS), which is a cost-sharing multiple employer defined benefit pension plan. TRS provides service retirement, disability retirement and survivors benefits for its members in accordance with State statute. The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia issues a separate stand alone financial audit report and a copy can be obtained from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts.

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JUNE 30, 2004

EXHIBIT "H"

Note 13: RETIREMENT PLANS

TRS CONTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED AND MADE Employees ofthe School District who are covered by TRS are required by State statute to contribute 5% of their gross earnings to TRS. The School District makes monthly employer contributions to TRS at rates adopted by the TRS Board of Trustees in accordance with State statute and as advised by their independent actuary. The required employer contribution rate is 9.24% and employer contributions for the current fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years are as follows:

Fiscal Year

Percentage Contributed

Required Contribution

2004 2003 2002

100% 100% 100%

$ 1,223,986 $ 1,243,794 $ 1,143,991

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION GENERAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES. EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES BUDGET AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 2004

SCHEDULE "1"

REVENUES
Property Taxes Sales Taxes State Funds Federal Funds Charges for Services Investment Earnings Miscellaneous
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Current Instruction Support Services Pupil Services Improvement of Instructional Services Educational Media Services General Administration School Administration Business Administration Maintenance and Operation of Plant Student Transportation Services Central Support Services Other Support Services Enterprise Operations Food Services Operation
Capital Outlay Debt Service
Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenues over (under) Expenditures
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Other Sources
Net Change in Fund Balances
Fund Balances - Beginning

NONAPPROPRIATED BUDGETS

ORIGINAL (1)

FINAL (1)

ACTUAL AMOUNTS

$

4,522,061 $

4,522,061 $

4,810,496

38,037

38,037

26,389

14,647,777

15,699,838

15,932,115

2,938,584

2,919,833

10,600

372,500

809,931

10,000

13,732

16,661

78,500

80,300

484,328

$

19,306,975 $

23,665,052 $

24,999,753

$

13,150,400 $

15,421,461 $

15,875,889

453,528 253,900 361,710 541,685 1,317,450 147,200 1,288,790 744,120
44,219 34,800

615,502 632,927 361,710 723,960 1,340,729 147,200 1,288,940 746,120
46,319 45,849
1,325,137

604,662 404,466 327,378 642,071 1,289,978 164,424 1,267,434 755,529
42,581 205,573
93,606 1,368,282
409,971 41,687

$

18,337,802 $

22,695,854 $

23,493,531

$

969,173 $

969,198 $

1,506,222

52,000

52,000

432,650

$

1,021,173 $

1,021,198 $

1,938,872

500,493

500,493

-187,057

Fund Balances - Ending

$

1,521,666 $

1,521,691 $===1=,7=5=1=,8=15=

Notes to the Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Budget and Actual
(1) Original and Final Budget amounts do not include budgeted revenues or expenditures of the various principal accounts.
The accompanying schedule of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances budget and actual is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting which is the basis of accounting used in the presentation of the fund financial statements.

See notes to the basic financial statements.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

SCHEDULE "2"

FUNDING AGENCY PROGRAM/GRANT
Agriculture, U.S. Department of Child Nutrition Cluster Pass-Through From Georgia Department of Education Food Services School Breakfast Program National School Lunch Program
Total Child Nutrition Cluster
Other Programs Pass-Through From Georgia Department of Education Food Donation (1) Pass-Through From Bright From the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Child and Adult Care Food Program
Total U.S. Department of Agriculture
Education, U. S. Department of Special Education Cluster Pass-Through From Georgia Department of Education Special Education Grants to States Preschool Grants
Total Special Education Cluster
Other Programs Pass-Through From Coastal Plain Regional Educational Service Agency d/b/a Southern Pine Migrant Education Agency Migrant Education Pass-Through From Georgia Department of Education Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Enhancing Education Through Technology Program Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Rural Education State Grants for Innovative Programs Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Vocational Education - Basic Grants to States Pass-Through From Okefenokee Regional Educational Service Agency Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Total U. S. Department of Education
Total Federal Financial Assistance
N/A = Not Available

CFDA NUMBER

PASSTHROUGH
ENTITY ID
NUMBER

EXPENDITURES IN PERIOD

10.553 10.555

N/A

N/A

$

$

(2) 1,179,967
1,179,967

10.550 10.558

N/A N/A
$

94,120
(2) 1,274,087

* 84.027 * 84.173

N/A $
N/A
$

439,226 28,050
467,276

84.011
84.332 84.318 84.367 84.358 84.298 * 84.010 84.048
84.186

N/A
NIA N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A NIA
NIA
$

22,525
70,400 24,226 221,917 90,586 22,440 950,347 47,617
32,147
1,949,481

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

SCHEDULE "2"

Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
(1) The amount shown for the Food Donation Program represents the Federally assigned value of nonmonetary assistance for donated commodities received and/or consumed by the School District during the current fiscal year.
(2) Expenditures for the funds earned on Child and Adult Care Food Program ($6,609) and the School Breakfast Program ($195,469) were not maintained separately and are included in the 2004 National School Lunch Program.
Major Programs are identified by an asterisk (*) in front of the CFDA number.
The School District did not provide Federal Assistance to any Subrecipient.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of Federal awards includes the Federal grant activity of the Pierce County Board of Education and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting which is the basis of accounting used in the presentation of the fund financial statements.

See notes to the basic financial statements.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF STATE REVENUE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
AGENCY/FUNDING
GRANTS Bright From the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Pre-Kindergarten Program
Education, Georgia Department of Quality Basic Education Direct Instructional Cost Kindergarten Program Kindergarten Program - Early Intervention Program Primary Grades (1-3) Program Primary Grades - Early Intervention (1-3) Program Upper Elementary Grades (4-5) Program Upper Elementary Grades - Early Intervention (4-5) Program Middle School (6-8) Program High School General Education (9-12) Program Vocational Laboratory (9-12) Program Students with Disabilities Category I Category II Category Ill Category IV CategoryV Gifted Student - Category VI Remedial Education Program Alternative Education Program English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Media Center Program 20 Days Additional Instruction Staff and Professional Development Indirect Cost Central Administration School Administration Facility Maintenance and Operations Categorical Grants Pupil Transportation Regular Bus Replacement Sparsity Nursing Services Principal Supplements Education Equalization Funding Grant Food Services Vocational Education Austerity Reduction Other State Programs 4-8 Statewide After School Program K-3 Statewide Reading Program Agriculture Construction Related Equipment Health Insurance Mentor Teachers National Teacher Certification Preschool Handicapped Program Teachers' Retirement
Georgia Institute of Technology Student Information System
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SCHEDULE "3"

GOVERNMENT AL FUND TYPE GENERAL FUND

$

604,535

870,150 310,222 1,780,512 536,414 920,391 191,753 2,002,633 1,244,565 687,131
17,990 309,897 1,114,969 176,367
72,670 265,573 100,079 140,554 130,786 294,891
93,101 60,624
435,640 581,692 859,855
420,715 85,029 19,500 75,866 12,105
1,609,726 90,380 36,164
-643,990
24,027 43,049 75,000 210,452
2,018 6,147 29,954 21,898
9,059

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF STATE REVENUE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 2004
AGENCY/FUNDING GRANTS Office ofTreasury and Fiscal Services Public School Employees Retirement

SCHEDULE "3"
GOVERNMENT AL FUND TYPE GENERAL FUND
$ _ _ _ _---=2"-',0'-=2=--2
$ ===.;,;15:;;,.;;;;93~2;..1~1~5

See notes to the basic financial statements.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF APPROVED LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX PROJECTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 2004

SCHEDULE "4"

PROJECT
Reduction of principal and interest amounts on Pierce County School District General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993
Additions, renovations and improvements at existing school system facilities; system-wide technology improvements; acquiring, constructing and equipping a new Board of Education Office

ORIGINAL ESTIMATED
COST (1)

CURRENT ESTIMATED COSTS(2)

AMOUNT EXPENDED IN CURRENT YEAR (3) (4)

AMOUNT EXPENDED
IN PRIOR YEARS (3) (4)

PROJECT STATUS

$ 1,384,063 $ 1,384,063 $

213,189 $

20,502 Ongoing

6,615,937

6,615,937

661,355

1,935,814 Ongoing

$ 8,000,000 $ 8,000,000 $

874 544 $===i1,=95=6c!:,3=1=6

(1) The School District's original cost estimate as specified in the resolution calling for the imposition of the Local Option Sales Tax.
(2) The School District's current estimate of total cost for the projects. Includes all cost from project inception to completion.
(3) The voters of Pierce County approved the imposition of a 1% sales tax to fund the above projects. Amounts expended for these projects may include sales tax proceeds, state, local property taxes and/or other funds over the life of the projects.
(4) During fiscal year 2004, the Pierce County Board of Education issued General Obligation Refunding Bond Issue 2004 to refund portions of the 1993 Bond Issue. The amount expended in the Current Year includes debt service on the replacement refunding issues.

See notes to the basic financial statements.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION GENERAL FUND - QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (QBE)
ALLOTMENTS AND EXPENDITURES - BY PROGRAM YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 2004

SCHEDULE "5"

DESCRIPTION
Direct Instructional Programs Kindergarten Program Kindergarten Program-Early Intervention Program Primary Grades (1-3) Program Primary Grades-Early Intervention (1-3) Program Upper Elementary Grades (4-5) Program Upper Elementary Grades-Early Intervention (4-5) Program Middle School (6-8) Program High School General Education (9-12) Program Vocational Laboratory (9-12) Program Students with Disabilities Category I Category II Category Ill Category IV CategoryV Gifted Student - Category VI Remedial Education Program Alternative Education Program English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
TOTAL DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Media Center Program Staff and Professional Development

ALLOTMENTS FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (1) (2)

ELIGIBLE QBE PROGRAM COSTS

SALARIES OPERATIONS

TOTAL

$

924,062 $

651,998 $

10,991 $

662,989

338,142

444,962

908

445,870

1,967,856

1,843,729

87,623

1,931,352

574,146

1,085,742

2,795

1,088,537

1,006,076

964,899

53,740

1,018,639

228,978 2,192,839 1,369,969
753,090 1,797,114
282,917 109,015 154,516 138,307

387,358 1,943,249 1,931,721
786,988
560 162,662 870,581 196,188
228,164 31,028
140,207 142 687

438 119,522
75,607 38,081
65 10,010 13,960
2,136 24,438
748 245 552 307

387,796 2,062,771 2,007,328
825,069
625 172,672 884,541 198,324
24,438 228,912
31,273 140,759 142 994

$

11,837,027 $ 11,812,723 $

442,166 $

12,254,889

321,502 66,687

288,962 4,557

28,991 22,662

317,953 27,219

TOTAL QBE FORMULA FUNDS

$

12,225,216 $ 12,106,242 $

493,819 $ =====1='2,=60=0:!:,0=6=1

(1) Comprised of State Funds plus Local Five Mill Share. (2) Allotments do not include the impact of the State budget austerity reduction.

See notes to the basic financial statements.

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SECTION II COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROL REPORTS

Russell W. Hinton
STATE AUDITOR
(404) 656-2174

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
June 1, 2005

Honorable Sonny Perdue, Governor Members of the General Assembly Members of the State Board of Education
and Superintendent and Members of the Pierce County Board of Education
REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of Pierce County Board of Education as of and for the year ended June 30, 2004, which collectively comprise Pierce County Board ofEducation's basic financial statements and have issued our report thereon dated June 1, 2005. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit, we considered Pierce County Board of Education's internal control over financial reporting in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting. However, we noted a certain matter involving the internal control over financial reporting and its operation that we consider to be a reportable condition. Reportable conditions involve matters coming to our attention relating to significant deficiencies in the design or operation ofthe internal control over financial reporting that, in ourjudgment, could adversely affect Pierce County Board of Education's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data consistent with assertions of management in the financial statements. The reportable condition is described in the accompanying Schedule ofFindings and Questioned Costs as item FS-7131-04-01.

2004YB-30

A material weakness is a reportable condition in which the design or operation ofone or more ofthe internal control components does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that misstatements caused by error or fraud in amounts that would be material in relation to the financial statements being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Our consideration of the internal control over financial reporting would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control that might be reportable conditions and, accordingly, would not necessarily disclose all reportable conditions that are also considered to be material weaknesses. However, we believe the reportable condition described above is not a material weakness.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether Pierce County Board of Education's financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions oflaws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the management and members of the Pierce County Board ofEducation and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Respectfully submitted,

RWH:as 2004YB-30

State Auditor

Russell W. Hinton
STATE AUDITOR
(404) 656-2174

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS
254 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 214 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
June 1, 2005

Honorable Sonny Perdue, Governor Members of the General Assembly Members of the State Board of Education
and Superintendent and Members of the Pierce County Board of Education
REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO EACH MAJOR PROGRAM AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 0MB CIRCULAR A-133
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Compliance
We have audited the compliance of Pierce County Board ofEducation with the types ofcompliance requirements described in the US. Office of Management and Budget (0MB) Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement that are applicable to each of its major Federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2004. Pierce County Board of Education's major Federal programs are identified in the Summary of Auditor's Results Section of the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. Compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants applicable to each of its major Federal programs is the responsibility of Pierce County Board of Education's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Pierce County Board of Education's compliance based on our audit.
We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and 0MB Circular A133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. Those standards and 0MB Circular A-133 require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the types ofcompliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on a major Federal program occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about the Pierce County Board of Education's compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Our audit does not provide a legal determination on Pierce County Board of Education's compliance with those requirements.
2004SA-30

In our opinion, the Pierce County Board of Education complied, in all material respects, with the requirements referred to above that are applicable to each of its major Federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2004.
Internal Control Over Compliance
The management of Pierce County Board of Education is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants applicable to Federal programs. In planning and performing our audit, we considered Pierce County Board ofEducation's internal control over compliance with requirements that could have a direct and material effect on a major Federal program in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on compliance and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with 0MB Circular A-133.
We noted a certain matter involving the internal control over compliance and its operation that we consider to be a reportable condition. Reportable conditions involve matters coming to our attention relating to significant deficiencies in the design or operation ofthe internal control over compliance that, in our judgment, could adversely affect the Pierce County Board of Education's ability to administer a major Federal program in accordance with applicable requirements oflaws, regulations, contracts and grants. The reportable condition is described in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs as item FA-7131-04-01.
A material weakness is a reportable condition in which the design or operation ofone or more ofthe internal control components does not reduce to a relatively low level ofrisk that noncompliance with the applicable requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants caused by error or fraud that would be material in relation to a major Federal program being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Our consideration ofthe internal control over compliance would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control that might be reportable conditions and, accordingly, would not necessarily disclose all reportable conditions that are also considered to be material weaknesses. However, we believe the reportable condition described above is not a material weakness.
This report is intended solely for the information and use ofthe management, members ofthe Pierce County Board ofEducation, Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Respectfully submitted,

RWH:as 2004SA-30

State Auditor

SECTION III AUDITEE'S RESPONSE TO PRIOR YEAR FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AUDITEE'S RESPONSE
SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR YEAR FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

PRIOR YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS

FINDING CONTROL NUMBER AND STATUS

FS-7131-03-01 FS-7131-03-02

Previously Reported Corrective Action Implemented Partially Resolved - See Corrective Action/Responses

CORRECTIVE ACTION/RESPONSES

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS REVENUES/RECEIVABLES/RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES/LIABILITIES/DISBURSEMENTS Inadequate Separation of Duties Finding Control Number: FS-7131-03-02

The following controls were implemented by the Pierce County Board of Education for Expenditures/Liabilities/Disbursements which partially resolve this finding. All purchases must be requested either by a check request form or a purchase order. These forms must be signed by the person requesting the purchase and then approved by the Principal ofthe school. Voucher packages and checks are prepared by the School Bookkeeper. Voucher packages include either the check request form or the purchase order signed by both the person requesting the purchase and the principal. The Bookkeeper then submits the check and voucher package to the Principal who signs the check. Bank reconciliations are done by the Bookkeeper and approved by the Principal. Reconciliations are then submitted for review to the Bookkeeper at the central Board office. Check registers are submitted at year end to the Board for review. The Board annually employs the services of an independent person to review all School Activity Accounts and gives a written report to the Board. The Board also has prepared a manual and submitted to each school outlining the controls required for each school to use in order to adequately safeguard assets. However, the school in question has not implemented those controls for revenues/receivables/receipts. Therefore, this finding is only partially resolved and additional corrective action is necessary. The Board will continue to pursue a remedy to this problem by insuring all schools follow the policy manual procedures for revenues/receivables/receipts. Once these controls are implemented, the remaining deficiencies should be corrected.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AUDITEE'S RESPONSE
SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR YEAR FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

PRIOR YEAR FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS

FINDING CONTROL NUMBER AND STATUS

FA-7131-03-01

Umesolved - See Corrective Action/Reponses

CORRECTIVE ACTION/RESPONSES

SPECIAL TESTS AND PROVISIONS Fiscal Requirements of School-wide Program Not Fully Implemented Finding Control Number: FA-7131-03-01

Beginning fiscal year 2005, the Pierce County School System, per the Georgia Department ofEducation guidelines, has procedures in place for compliance with Federal requirements for the implementation of fiscal procedures for combining and allocating school-wide program expenditures to the appropriate Federal programs.

Auditor's Note: The School District has implemented changes to resolve this finding in fiscal year 2005 and this finding will be shown as resolved in the fiscal year 2005.

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SECTION IV FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

I SUMMARY OF AUDITOR'S RESULTS

1. Type of Report Issued on the Financial Statements The auditor's opinion on the Pierce County Board of Education's financial statements was unqualified.

2. Reportable Conditions in Internal Control Disclosed by the Audit of the Financial Statements The audit report for the Pierce County Board of Education disclosed a financial statement reportable condition related to the following control categories.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Revenues/Receivables/Receipts

The reportable condition described above is not considered to be a material weakness.

3. Noncompliance Material to the Financial Statements The audit ofthe Pierce County Board ofEducation disclosed no instances ofnoncompliance that were deemed to be material to the financial statements.

4. Reportable Conditions in Internal Control Over Major Programs The audit report for the Pierce County Board of Education disclosed a reportable condition in internal control over major programs for the following compliance requirement.

Special Tests and Provisions

The reportable condition described above is not considered to be a material weakness.

5. Type of Report Issued on Compliance for Major Programs The auditor's opinion on the Pierce County Board ofEducation's report on compliance with requirements applicable to major programs was unqualified.

6. Audit Findings Required to be Reported by Section .5 lO(a) of 0MB Circular A-133 The Pierce County Board of Education's audit disclosed an audit finding required to be reported by section .510(a) ofOMB Circular A-133. The audit finding is included in section IV of this report.

7. Major Programs Federal awards audited as major programs are as follows: 84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies 84.027 Special Education - Grants to States 84.173 Special Education - Preschool Grants

8. Type "A" Program Dollar Threshold The dollar threshold for type "A" programs was $300,000.

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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
I SUMMARY OF AUDITOR'S RESULTS 9. Low Risk Auditee
The Pierce County Board ofEducation qualified as a low risk auditee as defined by Section .530 of 0MB Circular A-133. II FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS REVENUES/RECEIVABLES/RECEIPTS Inadequate Separation of Duties Reportable Condition Repeated From Prior Year Finding Control Number: FS-7131-04-01 The Pierce County Board of Education did not provide for adequate separation of employee duties related to principals' (school activity) accounts in the performance of the following accounting functions and procedures: Cash and Cash Equivalents The bank reconciliation function is not separated from the record keeping function. Revenues/Receivables/Receipts The cash receipt function is not separated from deposit preparation and record keeping functions. These deficiencies were a result ofmanagement's decision to limit the number ofadministrative staff made responsible, at the various principals' account sites, for the accounting functions. Management should implement additional procedures to ensure that the key accounting functions of custody, record keeping and authorization are segregated.
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PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
III FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
SPECIAL TESTS AND PROVISIONS Fiscal Requirements of School-wide Program Not Fully Implemented Reportable Condition U.S. Department of Education Through Georgia Department of Education Repeated From Prior Year Finding Control Number: FA-7131-04-01
During the year in review, there were four schools that the School District identified as participating in a school-wide program. While Federal provisions prescribe that multiple funding sources (Federal, State or Local) are required to support a school-wide program, we noted that the Title I program was identified as the only funding source supporting the school-wide program concept at the participating schools and, in contrast with Federal requirements, the School District arbitrarily charged the Title I fund with school-wide expenditures.
In accordance with provisions ofU. S. Department of Education Instructions and 0MB Circular A133, Compliance Supplement provisions, eligible schools are able to use their Title I, Part A funds, in combination with other Federal, State and local funds, in order to upgrade the entire educational program ofthe school and to raise academic achievements for all students. By combining funds from Title I and other eligible U. S. Department ofEducation funded programs in support ofa school-wide program, U. S. Department of Education Instructions provide that specific school-wide program costs lose their identity but only in those circumstances when funds are combined in a schoolwide program. In line with 0MB Circular A-87 requirements, school-wide expenditures should be charged to those Federal funding sources supporting the school-wide program in a reasonable manner. If there is only one Federal funding source, then costs should be charged to the Federal program based on the specific benefits derived from that cost. When more than one Federal program supports a school-wide program, then school-wide program expenditures may be allocated to specific Federal funds in proportion to the different Federal funds provided in support of the school-wide program. It was the School District's understanding that costs related to a school-wide program lose their identity and therefore any school-wide program cost can be charged to the Title I program. They were unaware that this was only applicable when there is more than one funding source supporting the school-wide program.
The School District should implement procedures to assure that ifthe Title I program continues to be the only funding source in support ofa school-wide program, only those costs that specifically relate to the Title I program may be charged to the Title I fund. If more than one funding source is to support the school-wide program in the future, then procedures should be developed to (1) combine such funds as prescribed by U.S. Department ofEducation and (2), in line with 0MB Circular A-87 provisions, allocate such school-wide program costs to the respective Federal fund in a reasonable manner. The School District should seek Georgia Department of Education guidance in implementing fiscal procedures for combining and allocating school-wide program expenditures to Federal programs.
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SECTIONV MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSES

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSES
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
Finding Control Number: FS-7131-04-01
We concur with this finding. The Pierce County Board of Education has developed an accounting handbook for school activity accounts. Management shall implement procedures to ensure that key accounting functions of custody, record keeping and authorization are segregated. These changes should be implemented by August 2005.
Finding Control Number: FA-7131-04-01
We concur with this finding. The School District has implemented fiscal procedures per Georgia Department ofEducation guidance for combining and allocating school-wide program expenditures to Federal programs. These procedures were implemented July 2004.
Contact Person: Eugenia Courson, Bookkeeper Phone: (912) 449-2044 Fax Number: (912) 449-2046 E-mail Address: ecourson@pierce.k12.ga.us