Annual financial report, 2021 June 30, Quitman County Board of Education, Georgetown, Georgia, including independent auditor's report

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2021
Quitman County Board of Education
Georgetown, Georgia
Including Independent Auditor's Report
Greg S. Griffin | State Auditor Kristina A. Turner | Deputy State Auditor

Quitman County Board of Education Table of Contents Section I

Financial

Independent Auditor's Report

Required Supplementary Information

Management's Discussion and Analysis

i

Exhibits

Basic Financial Statements

Government-Wide Financial Statements

A

Statement of Net Position

1

B

Statement of Activities

2

Fund Financial Statements

C

Balance Sheet

Governmental Funds

3

D

Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet

to the Statement of Net Position

4

E

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund

Balances

Governmental Funds

5

F

Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Statement of

Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances

to the Statement of Activities

6

G Notes to the Basic Financial Statements

8

Schedules

Required Supplementary Information

1 Schedule of Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia

35

2 Schedule of Contributions Teachers Retirement System of Georgia

36

3 Schedule of Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability Public School

Employees Retirement System of Georgia

37

4 Schedule of Proportionate Share of the Net OPEB Liability

School OPEB Fund

38

Quitman County Board of Education Table of Contents Section I Schedules Required Supplementary Information

5 Schedule of Contributions School OPEB Fund

39

6 Notes to the Required Supplementary Information

40

7 Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund

Balances - Budget and Actual General Fund

41

Supplementary Information

8 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards

42

9 Schedule of State Revenue

44

10 Schedule of Approved Local Option Sales Tax Projects

46

Section II

Compliance and Internal Control Reports
Independent Auditor's 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
Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program and on Internal Control Over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance

Section III

Auditee's Response to Prior Year Findings and Questioned Costs
Summary Schedule of Prior Year Findings
Section IV

Findings and Questioned Costs
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs

Section I Financial

Greg S. Griffin State Auditor
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education
and Mr. Jon-Erik Jones, Superintendent and Members of the Quitman County Board of Education
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of the Quitman County Board of Education (School District), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2021, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the School District's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
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 of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the School District's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the School District's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
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We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
Opinions
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities and each major fund of the School District as of June 30, 2021, and the respective changes in financial position for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Emphasis of Matter
As described in Note 2 to the financial statements, in 2021, the School District adopted new accounting guidance, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities. The School District restated beginning balances for the effect of GASB Statement No. 84. Our opinions are not modified with respect to this matter.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management's Discussion and Analysis and required supplementary information listed in the table of contents be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the School District's basic financial statements. The accompanying supplementary information, as listed in the table of contents, is presented for the purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and is also not a required part of the basic financial statements.
The accompanying supplementary information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional

procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated September 24, 2022 on our consideration of the School District's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the School District's internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the School District's internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
A copy of this report has been filed as a permanent record and made available to the press of the State, as provided for by Official Code of Georgia Annotated section 50-6-24.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg S. Griffin State Auditor
September 24, 2022

QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
INTRODUCTION
The discussion and analysis of the Quitman County Board of Education's (the School District) financial performance provides an overall review of the School District's financial activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. Comparative data is provided for fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year 2020. The intent of this discussion and analysis is to look at the School District's financial performance as a whole; readers should also review the financial statements and the notes to the basic financial statements to enhance their understanding of the School District's financial performance.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Key financial highlights for fiscal year 2021 are as follows:
The School District adopted Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities. Adoption of Statement No. 84 resulted in a restatement of prior year net position and fund balance, an increase of $10 thousand for both prior year net position and fund balance. See Note 15 for additional information.
The total assets and deferred outflows of the School District increased by $1.2 million, which was primarily due to increases in capital assets and deferred outflows related to other post-employment benefits (OPEB).
Total liabilities and deferred inflows of resources increased for the year by $0.6 million, primarily due to an increase in liabilities associated with pension funds and other post-employment benefits (OPEB).
The combination of the increase in total assets and deferred outflows of resources of $1.2 million and the increase in total liabilities and deferred inflows of resources of $0.6 million yields an increase in net position of $0.6 million.
At June 30, 2021, the School District's general fund reported a balance of $2.1 million, an increase of $0.3 million from the last fiscal year. Of this total, $1.9 million represents unassigned fund balance.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the School District's basic financial statements. The basic financial statements comprise of three components: 1) government-wide financial statements, 2) fund financial statements, and 3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves.
Government-Wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the School District's finances in a manner similar to a private-sector business. The Statement of Net Position presents information on all of the School District's assets and liabilities with the difference between the two reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the School District is improving or deteriorating. It is important to note that this statement consolidates the School District's current financial resources (short term) with capital assets and long-term liabilities.
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
The Statement of Activities presents information showing how the School District's net position changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g. uncollected taxes, etc.)
Fund Financial Statements
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been separated for specific activities or objectives. The School District, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the funds of the School District can be divided into two categories: governmental funds and fiduciary funds.
Governmental Funds - All of the School District's activities are reported in governmental funds, which focus on how money flows in and out of those funds and the balances left at year-endavailable for spending in future periods. The governmental fund statements provide a detailed short-term view of the School District's general government operations and the basic services it provides. Governmental fund information helps you determine whether there are more or less financial resources that can be spent in the near future to finance educational programs.
Notes to Financial Statements
The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements.
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
As noted earlier, net position may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government's financial position. As of June 30, 2021, School District assets and deferred inflows of resources exceeded liabilities and deferred inflows of resources by $0.1 million, primarily due to capital assets and deferred outflows of resources related to OPEB and pension funds.
Net position of $6.0 million represents the School District's investments in capital assets (e.g. buildings, land, land improvements, equipment) less any related debt used to acquire those assets that remain outstanding. The School District uses the capital assets to provide services to our students, faculty, and community; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending.
Unrestricted net position may be used to meet ongoing obligations and operations of the School District.
An additional portion of the School District's total net position represents resources that are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. Comprising a significant portion of restricted net position is net position for capital outlay projects, which represented 44.3% of total restricted net position. Net position representing funds restricted for bus replacement totaled 28.1%. The remaining restricted balances include 24.5% for ongoing federal programs and 3.1% accumulated to fund debt service payments on general obligation bonds.
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The following table details the major categories of assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, and net position with a comparison to the prior fiscal year.
Table 1 Net Position

Assets Current and Other Assets Capital Assets, Net Total Assets
Deferred Outflows of Resources

Governmental Activities

Fiscal

Fiscal

Year 2021

Year 2020 (1)

$

2,722,621 $

2,805,015

8,080,797

7,470,396

10,803,418

10,275,411

2,469,864

1,769,369

Liabilities Current and Other Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities Net Pension/OPEB Liability Total Liabilities
Deferred Inflows of Resources

485,020 2,721,823 8,724,158 11,931,001
1,213,113

575,368 3,112,532 7,614,333 11,302,233
1,258,187

Net Position Net Investment in Capital Assets Restricted Unrestricted (Deficit)

5,985,107 275,126
(6,131,065)

4,953,339 612,535
(6,081,514)

Total Net Position

$

129,168 $

(515,640)

(1) Fiscal year 2020 balances do not reflect the effects of the Restatement of Net Position. See Note 15 in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements for additional information.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

CHANGES IN NET POSITION FROM OPERATING RESULTS

Net position increased $0.6 million from operating results in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, compared to an increase of $0.2 million in the prior fiscal year. Key elements of this increase are as follows on the next table:
Table 2 Change in Net Position

Revenues Program Revenues Charges for Services Operating Grants and Contributions Capital Grants and Contributions Total Program Revenues

Governmental Activities

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

2021

2020 (1)

$

8,813 $

4,013,872

505,991

4,528,676

45,711 3,977,547
308,958 4,332,216

General Revenues: Taxes Property Taxes For Maintenance and Operations For Debt Services For Railroad Cars Sales Taxes Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax For Capital Projects For Debt Services Other Sales Tax Grants and Contributions not Restricted to Specific Programs Investment Earnings Miscellaneous
Extraordinary Item Total General Revenues and Extraordinary Item Total Revenues

1,287,685 129,882 17,260
208,701
14,505
195,634 4,009
120,996 -
1,978,672 6,507,348

1,281,458 126,364 14,037
31,233 139,303
9,766
135,842 5,518
107,021 7,785
1,858,327 6,190,543

Program Expenses: 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 Other Support Services Operations of Non-Instructional Services Food Services Interest on Long-Term Debt Total Expenses

3,207,364
212,859 275,549
71,523 646,228 411,540
54,791 325,053 235,870
33,996
310,812 87,517
5,873,102

3,151,590
251,709 293,534
72,392 653,333 414,447
51,231 439,204 248,192
15,511
342,844 98,602
6,032,589

Increase in Net Position

$

634,246 $

157,954

(1) Fiscal year 2020 balances do not reflect the effects of the Restatement of Net Position. See Note 15 in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements for additional information.
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FUNDS
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
The School District's budget is prepared in accordance with Georgia law and is based on accounting for certain transactions on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The School District uses site-based budgeting, and the budgeting system is designed to tightly control site budgets but provide flexibility for site management.
The most significant budgeted fund is the general fund. As originally adopted, general fund revenues were projected to be $5.3 million with appropriated expenditures totaling $6.4 million. Original budgeted revenues were less than fiscal year 2020 final amended budgeted revenues by $1.2 million. Original budgeted expenditures were less than fiscal year 2020 final budgeted expenditures by $0.4 million.
As fiscal year 2021 progressed, the final amended general fund budget increased $1.2 million for revenues, an increase of 22.5% from the original budget for the year. The reason for the amendment was to increase federal grant revenues.
The original budget for fiscal year 2021 included appropriated expenditures of $6.4 million, which was $0.4 million less than the 2020 final budget appropriated expenditures of $6.8 million. The final amended budget was increased from the original budget by $0.9 million. Adjustments were made to bring the original budget for fiscal year 2021 more in line with the expected expenditures due to the increased federal and state grant revenues.
General Fund Operations
The general fund finished fiscal year 2021 with a fund balance of $2.1 million, an increase of $0.3 million or 13.8%, from fiscal year 2020. Actual revenues were below budget projections by $0.7 million while actual expenditures were $2.1 million less than budgeted. Several important factors led to the actual results for the year.
Local revenue sources represented 25.3% of total general fund revenues for the year, down from 26.0% in the prior year. Local revenues ended the year below budgeted projections because property tax collections were less than projected by $0.5 million. The remainder of local revenues consisted of other taxes, interest, and miscellaneous items. Revenues from federal grants were less than projected by $0.7 million.
Total expenditures were under budget by $2.1 million. The significant changes occurred in the function of instruction due to changes in assignments and responsibilities.
Expenditures for direct classroom instruction (e.g., teacher salaries and benefits, textbooks, software, classroom supplies, etc.) accounted for 54.1% of total general fund expenditures, up from 51.5% in the prior fiscal year.
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
The following table details the major components of revenues and expenditures by function for fiscal year 2021 as well as a comparison of changes compared to the previous fiscal year.
Table 3 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Comparison

Revenues State Federal Local
Total Revenues

Amount

Governmental Activities

Increase (Decrease)

Percent

over

Total

Fiscal Year 2020 (1)

$

3,171,321

1,114,578

1,452,173

$

5,738,072

55.27% $ 19.42% 25.31%
100.00% $

(34,177) 155,029
(9,708)
111,144

EXPENDITURES

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

Other Support Services

Operations of Non-Instructional Services

Food Services

Debt Service

2,811,045
197,492 264,739
67,681 601,588 385,590
52,519 308,077 187,255
33,996
285,536 750

54.10% $
3.80% 5.09% 1.30% 11.59% 7.42% 1.01% 5.93% 3.60% 0.65%
5.50% 0.01%

(95,338)
(46,974) (9,007) (3,196)
(19,383) (12,456)
3,378 (119,602) (128,029)
18,486
(40,050) 750

Total Expenditures

$

5,196,268

100.00% $

(451,421)

(1) Fiscal year 2020 balances do not reflect the effects of the Restatement of Net Position. See Note 15 in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements for additional information.

Capital Projects Fund Operations
The capital projects fund is used to account for school construction and the purchase of large capital assets. Improvements in 2021 included completion of the renovations and modifications of the K-12 school campus project.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

Debt Service Fund Operations

The debt service fund is used to accumulate resources for the retirement of long-term debt represented by the general obligation bonds outstanding. Debt service payments totaling $0.4 million in principal and interest charges on the 2016 Refunding Bond Series were made during the year. All debt service sinking fund requirements were met at the end of fiscal year 2021.

CAPITAL ASSETS AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION

Capital Assets

The School District's investment in capital assets for its governmental activities as of June 30, 2021, totaled $8.1 million, net of accumulated depreciation. The investment in capital assets includes land, land improvements, buildings, vehicles, and equipment used in providing services to our students and community. The changes to School District's capital asset accounts came from current year depreciation expense. Note 6 in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements provides additional information on the School District's capital assets including a detailed breakdown of the types of capital assets included in the computation of depreciation charges. As of June 30, 2021, 34.7% of the cost basis of depreciable assets had been taken as a depreciation charge since the various assets were placed in service.

A summary of capital assets follows:

Table 4 Capital Assets (Net of Depreciation)

Governmental Activities

Fiscal

Fiscal

Year 2021

Year 2020

Land

$

Construction In Progress

Building and Improvements

Equipment

123,020 $ -
7,713,853 243,924

123,020 225,162 6,820,145 302,069

Total

$

8,080,797 $

7,470,396

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

Debt Administration

At June 30, 2021, the School District had $2.3 million in outstanding general obligation bond indebtedness. The related unamortized bond premium outstanding balance totaled $0.1 million. In addition, outstanding debt related to the energy efficiency lease totaled $0.3 million. Additional information on the School District's long-term debt can be found in Note 8 in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements.

Table 5 Debt at June 30

Governmental Activities

Fiscal

Fiscal

Year 2021

Year 2020

General Obligation Bonds

$

2,335,000 $

2,635,000

Unamortized Bond Premiums

124,005

143,083

Energy Efficiency Lease

262,817

334,449

Total
Current Issues

$

2,721,822 $

3,112,532

The Quitman County School District is a low income, rural county school district. The majority of students are economically disadvantaged. The student population is 76.0% African-American, 19.0% Caucasian, and 5.0% other. The School District is located in an area where agriculture is the primary industry. Despite limited financial resources, School District and school personnel manage to maximize the funds in order to benefit all students. The School District has planned extensively to use its supplemental resources to support class size reduction, recruitment, retention and professional development of highly qualified staff. The School District offers students a variety of instructional programs and extra-curricular opportunities.

The Quitman County School District has faced severe financial challenges in recent years but has remained relatively stable and financially sound. The financial challenges have included rising costs in employee benefits, the continued state formula allotment reductions, and a slow decline in student enrollment (FTE).

The School District's current millage rate for the 2020 tax year is 15.960, which is a decrease from the 2019 rate of 15.973. The millage rate includes 13.975 for maintenance and operations and 1.985 for debt service.

In December 2019, a strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) began to spread worldwide, resulting in a severe impact to the United States economy in March 2020. The spread of COVID-19 has had a negative impact on virtually all businesses and individuals which comprise the tax base of all levels of government. The extent of this impact is uncertain but is expected to have negative results on financial operations. However, the impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

Outlook for the Future

The School District enjoys a strong financial position in light of current economic conditions affecting local revenues as well as the effect of state revenue pressures through austerity reductions to the QBE funding formula and new programmatic requirements.

At this time, the objective is to maintain a strong financial condition to better address any further cutbacks in State funding that could have an adverse effect on operations and financial reserves. The School District continues to fluctuate in growth but not at the rate experienced in past years. School District FTE for the
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 fiscal year 2022 is 267. In 2021, the count was 276 as compared to 272 in 2020. Therefore, we strive for student enrollment to slightly increase in the foreseeable future with positive programs being added to meet the area workforce and needs of the student and community. Effects of the economic impact of COVID-19 are expected to continue into the foreseeable future. The School District is working to buffer the economic effects by maximizing the benefits of relief provided by the U.S. Department of Education through the COVID-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and COVID-19 American Rescue Plan. The School District recognizes its responsibility to the taxpayers in overseeing the spending of Federal, state, and local funds. The School District is striving to maintain sound fiscal management while emphasizing student achievement. The School District is committed to creating, building, and sustaining a culturally and economically sensitive environment that provides equal access to a high standard of educational success for all students. Requests for Information This financial report is designed to provide our citizens, taxpayers, investors, and creditors with a general overview of the Board's finances and to show the School District's accountability for the money it receives. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional information should be addressed to: Mr. Jon-Erik Jones, Superintendent, or Shirley Gilbert, Finance Director Quitman County Board of Education 215 Kaigler Road, Georgetown, GA 39854
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF NET POSITION JUNE 30, 2021
ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable, Net
Taxes State Government Federal Government Other Inventories Prepaid Items Restricted Assets Cash with Fiscal Agent or Trustee Capital Assets, Non-Depreciable Capital Assets, Depreciable (Net of Accumulated Depreciation)
Total Assets
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES Deferred Charge on Debt Refunding Related to Defined Benefit Pension Plan Related to OPEB Plan
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources
LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Salaries and Benefits Payable Interest Payable Net Pension Liability Net OPEB Liability Long-Term Liabilities
Due Within One Year Due in More Than One Year
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Related to Defined Benefit Pension Plan Related to OPEB Plan
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
NET POSITION Net Investment in Capital Assets Restricted for
Continuation of Federal Programs Debt Service Capital Projects Bus Replacement Unrestricted (Deficit)
Total Net Position

EXHIBIT "A"

GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES

$

1,797,597.39

266,097.90

76,095.37 326,439.81 200,891.27
27,805.61 14,293.94 4,865.85

8,533.74 123,020.00 7,957,777.00 10,803,417.88

160,917.81 1,143,604.00 1,165,342.00 2,469,863.81

37,031.63 420,113.48 27,875.00 4,146,892.00 4,577,266.00
398,043.34 2,323,779.23 11,931,000.68

293,377.00 919,736.00 1,213,113.00

5,985,106.66

67,493.35 8,616.14
121,796.75 77,220.00 (6,131,064.89)

$

129,168.01

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

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "B"

EXPENSES

PROGRAM REVENUES

OPERATING

CHARGES FOR SERVICES

GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

CAPITAL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

NET (EXPENSES) REVENUES
AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION

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

Other Support Services

Operations of Non-Instructional Services

Food Services

Interest on Long-Term Debt

3,207,363.89 $
212,859.32 275,548.52
71,522.90 646,227.97 411,540.39
54,791.51 325,052.99 235,870.14
33,996.30
310,811.51 87,516.92

5,961.08 $
-
2,852.51 -

2,182,798.71 $
137,993.94 170,978.70 39,418.00 401,668.74 245,472.82
2,197.30 471,208.51 106,323.32 14,070.62
241,741.12 -

399,700.47 $
3,359.18 77,220.00 -
25,711.07 -

(618,903.63)
(74,865.38) (104,569.82)
(32,104.90) (244,559.23) (166,067.57)
(49,235.03) 146,155.52 (52,326.82) (19,925.68)
(40,506.81) (87,516.92)

Total Governmental Activities

$

5,873,102.36 $

8,813.59 $

4,013,871.78 $

505,990.72

(1,344,426.27)

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 Other Sales Tax Grants and Contributions not Restricted to Specific Programs Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Total General Revenues

1,287,685.08 129,881.65 17,260.19
208,700.57 14,505.25
195,634.00 4,009.57
120,995.64 1,978,671.95

Change in Net Position

634,245.68

Net Position - Beginning of Year (Restated)

(505,077.67)

Net Position - End of Year

$

129,168.01

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

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "C"

ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable, Net
Taxes State Government Federal Government Other Inventories Prepaid Items Restricted Cash with a Fiscal Agent or Trustee
Total Assets
LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Salaries and Benefits Payable
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Unavailable Revenue - Property Taxes Unavailable Revenue - Grants
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
FUND BALANCES Nonspendable Restricted Assigned Unassigned
Total Fund Balances
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Fund Balances

GENERAL FUND

CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND

DEBT SERVICE
FUND

TOTAL

$

1,728,333.85 $

66,485.49 $

266,097.90

-

50,924.62 262,586.21 200,891.27
27,805.61 14,293.94 4,865.85

63,853.60
-

-

8,533.74

$

2,555,799.25 $

138,872.83 $

2,778.05 $ -
25,170.75 -
-
27,948.80 $

1,797,597.39 266,097.90
76,095.37 326,439.81 200,891.27
27,805.61 14,293.94 4,865.85
8,533.74
2,722,620.88

$

37,031.63 $

420,113.48

457,145.11

- $ -

- $ -

37,031.63 420,113.48 457,145.11

21,001.34

-

4,467.05

-

25,468.39

-

3,041.14 -
3,041.14

24,042.48 4,467.05
28,509.53

19,159.79 130,419.41 22,999.84 1,900,606.71 2,073,185.75

138,872.83
138,872.83

24,907.66
24,907.66

19,159.79 294,199.90 22,999.84 1,900,606.71 2,236,966.24

$

2,555,799.25 $

138,872.83 $

27,948.80 $

2,722,620.88

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

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET
TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "D"

Total fund balances - governmental funds (Exhibit "C")

Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position are different because:

Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources

and therefore are not reported in the funds.

Land

$

Buildings and improvements

Equipment

Land improvements

Accumulated depreciation

Some liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and,

therefore, are not reported in the funds.

Net pension liability

$

Net OPEB liability

Deferred charges or credits on debt refundings are applicable to future periods and are therefore not reported in the funds and are amortized over the life of the new debt.

Deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions/OPEB are

applicable to future periods and, therefore, are not reported in the funds.

Related to pensions

$

Related to OPEB

Taxes that are not available to pay for current period expenditures are deferred in the funds.

Grants that are not available to pay for current period expenditures are deferred in the funds.

Long-term liabilities, and related accrued interest, are not due and payable

in the current period and therefore are not reported in the funds.

Bonds payable

$

Accrued interest payable

Financed purchase payable

Unamortized bond premiums

Net position of governmental activities (Exhibit "A")

$
123,020.00 10,629,412.00 1,504,222.00
57,366.00 (4,233,223.00)
(4,146,892.00) (4,577,266.00)
850,227.00 245,606.00
(2,335,000.00) (27,875.00) (262,817.16) (124,005.41) $

2,236,966.24
8,080,797.00 (8,724,158.00)
160,917.81 1,095,833.00
24,042.48 4,467.05
(2,749,697.57) 129,168.01

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

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

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 Other Support Services Food Services Operation Capital Outlay Debt Services Principal Dues and Fees Interest Total Expenditures
Revenues over (under) Expenditures
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers In Transfers Out Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Net Change in Fund Balances
Fund Balances - Beginning (Restated)
Fund Balances - Ending

GENERAL FUND

CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND

DEBT SERVICE
FUND

TOTAL

$

1,315,865.59 $

12,701.04

3,171,321.24

1,114,578.28

8,813.59

4,008.73

110,784.25

5,738,072.72

-

$

-

632,110.47

-

-

0.84

10,209.39

642,320.70

131,494.02 $ 210,504.78
2.00 342,000.80

1,447,359.61 223,205.82 3,803,431.71 1,114,578.28
8,813.59 4,009.57 120,995.64 6,722,394.22

2,811,045.25
197,492.36 264,738.86
67,681.38 601,588.24 385,590.50
52,518.52 308,076.99 187,254.64
33,996.30 285,535.63
-
750.00
5,196,268.67
541,804.05

-
36.00 840,759.87
71,632.12 -
9,688.04 922,116.03 (279,795.33)

-
61.00 -
300,000.00 -
75,900.00 375,961.00 (33,960.20)

2,811,045.25
197,492.36 264,738.86
67,681.38 601,685.24 385,590.50
52,518.52 308,076.99 187,254.64
33,996.30 285,535.63 840,759.87
371,632.12 750.00
85,588.04 6,494,345.70
228,048.52

(290,005.56) (290,005.56)

251,798.49

1,821,387.26

$

2,073,185.75 $

290,005.56 (20,862.50) 269,143.06
(10,652.27)
149,525.10
138,872.83 $

20,862.50 -
20,862.50
(13,097.70)
38,005.36
24,907.66 $

310,868.06 (310,868.06)
-
228,048.52
2,008,917.72
2,236,966.24

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

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QUITMAN 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, 2021

EXHIBIT "F"

Net change in fund balances total governmental funds (Exhibit "E")
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Activities are different because:
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the Statement of Activities, the cost of capital assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives as depreciation expense. Capital outlay Depreciation expense
Taxes reported in the Statement of Activities that do not provide current financial resources are not reported as revenues in the funds.
Grants reported in the Statement of Activities that do not provide current financial resources are not reported as revenues in the funds.
Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission grants reported in the funds are not reported as revenue in the Statement of Activities during the current period.
The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to governmental funds, while the repayment of the principal of long-term debt consumes the current financial resources of governmental funds. Neither transaction, however, has any effect on net position. Also, governmental funds report the effect of premiums, discounts and the difference between the carrying value of refunded debt and the acquisition cost of refunded debt when debt is first issued. These amounts are deferred and amortized in the Statement of Activities. Amortization of deferred charge on refunding of bonds Financed purchase payments Bond principal retirements Amortization of bond premium on refunding of bonds
District pension/OPEB contributions are reported as expenditures in the governmental funds when made. However, they are reported as deferred outflows of resources in the Statement of Net Position because the reported net pension/OPEB liability is measured a year before the District's report date. Pension/OPEB expense, which is the change in the net pension/OPEB liability adjusted for changes in deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions/OPEB, is reported in the Statement of Activities. Pension expense OPEB expense
Some items reported in the Statement of Activities do not require the use of current financial resources and therefore are not reported as expenditures in governmental funds. Net decrease in accrued interest
Change in net position of governmental activities (Exhibit "B")

$

228,048.52

$

840,760.00

(230,359.00)

610,401.00 (12,532.69) (18,534.64)
(203,339.75)

$

(24,756.60)

71,632.12

300,000.00

19,077.72

365,953.24

$

(186,903.00)

(152,597.00)

(339,500.00)

3,750.00

$

634,245.68

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

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT AND REPORTING ENTITY
Reporting Entity
The Quitman County Board of Education (School District) was established under the laws of the State of Georgia and operates under the guidance of a board elected by the voters and a Superintendent appointed by the Board. The School District 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
The accompanying financial statements of the School District have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). GASB is the accepted standard-setting body for governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. The most significant of the School District's accounting policies are described below.
Basis of Presentation
The School District's basic financial statements are collectively comprised of the government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements and notes to the basic financial statements. The government-wide statements focus on the School District as a whole, while the fund financial statements focus on major funds. Each presentation provides valuable information that can be analyzed and compared between years and between governments to enhance the information's usefulness.
Government-Wide Statements:
The Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities display information about the financial activities of the overall School District. 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 Net Position presents the School District's assets, deferred outflows of resources, deferred inflows of resources and liabilities, with the difference reported as net position. Net position is reported in three categories as follows:
1. Net investment in capital assets consists of the School District's total investment in capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, and reduced by outstanding debt obligations related to those capital assets. To the extent debt has been incurred but not yet expended for capital assets, such amounts are not included as a component of net investment in capital assets.
2. Restricted net position consists of resources for which the School District is legally or contractually obligated to spend in accordance with restrictions imposed by external third parties or imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
3. Unrestricted net position consists of resources not meeting the definition of the two preceding categories. Unrestricted net position often has constraints on resources imposed by management which can be removed or modified.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

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 of the 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. Eliminations have been made to minimize the double counting of internal activities. The emphasis of fund financial statements is on major governmental funds, each displayed in a separate column.
The School District reports the following major governmental funds:
The general fund is the School District's primary operating fund. It accounts for and reports all financial resources not accounted for and reported in another fund.
The capital projects fund accounts for and reports financial resources including Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) and grants from Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission that are restricted, committed or assigned for capital outlay expenditures, including the acquisition or construction of capital facilities and other capital assets.
The debt service fund accounts for and reports financial resources that are restricted, committed, or assigned including taxes (property and sales) legally restricted for the payment of general long-term principal and interest.
Basis of Accounting
The basis of accounting determines when transactions are reported on the financial statements. The government-wide 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 of when 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.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

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 certain revenues reported in the governmental funds to be available if they are collected within 60 days after year-end. The School District considers all intergovernmental revenues to be available if they are collected within 120 days after year-end. Property taxes, sales taxes and interest are considered to be susceptible to accrual. Expenditures are recorded when the related fund 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 of general 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 resources 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.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In fiscal year 2021, the School District adopted Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities. This statement establishes criteria for identifying fiduciary activities of all state and local governments. The focus of the criteria generally is on (1) whether a government is controlling the assets of the fiduciary activity and (2) the beneficiaries with whom a fiduciary relationship exists. Separate criteria are included to identify fiduciary component units and postemployment benefit arrangements that are fiduciary activities. An activity meeting the criteria should be reported in a fiduciary fund in the basic financial statements. Governments with activities meeting the criteria should present a statement of fiduciary net position and a statement of changes in fiduciary net position. The cumulative effect of GASB Statement No. 84 is described in the restatement note.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, demand deposits, investments in the State of Georgia local government investment pool (Georgia Fund 1) and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition in authorized financial institutions. Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 45-8-14 authorizes the School District to deposit its funds in one or more solvent banks, insured Federal savings and loan associations or insured chartered building and loan associations.
Investments
The School District can invest its funds as permitted by O.C.G.A. 36-83-4. In selecting among options for investment or among institutional bids for deposits, the highest rate of return shall be the objective, given equivalent conditions of safety and liquidity.
Investments made by the School District in nonparticipating interest-earning contracts (such as certificates of deposit) and repurchase agreements are reported at cost. Participating interest-earning contracts and money market investments with a maturity at purchase of one year or less are reported at amortized cost. All other investments are reported at fair value.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

For accounting purposes, certificates of deposit are classified as investments if they have an original maturity greater than three months when acquired.
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.
Inventories
Food Inventories
On the basic financial statements, inventories of donated food commodities used in the preparation of meals are reported at their Federally assigned value and purchased foods inventories are reported at cost (calculated on the first-in, first-out basis). 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.
Prepaid Items
Payments made to vendors for services that will benefit future accounting periods are recorded as prepaid items, in both the government-wide and governmental fund financial statements.
Restricted Assets
Certain resources set aside for repayment of debt are classified as restricted assets on the Statement of net position because their use is limited by applicable debt statutes, e.g. Qualified Zone Academy Bond sinking funds.
Capital Assets
On the government-wide financial statements, capital assets are recorded 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 the acquisition value on the date donated. The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of assets or materially extend the useful lives of the assets is not capitalized. The School District does not capitalize book collections or works of art.
Capital acquisition and construction are recorded as expenditures in the governmental fund financial statements at the time of purchase (including ancillary charges), and the related assets are reported as capital assets in the governmental activities column in the government-wide financial statements.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line for all assets, except land, and is used to allocate the actual or estimated historical cost of capital assets over estimated useful lives.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

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

Capitalization Policy

Estimated Useful Life

Land

Land Improvements

$

Buildings and Improvements $

Equipment

$

Intangible Assets

$

All 10,000.00 25,000.00 10,000.00 100,000.00

N/A 15 to 20 years 25 to 60 years 5 to 20 years Individually determined

Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the statement of financial position will report a separate section for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element represents a consumption of resources that applies to a future period(s) and therefore will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (expense/expenditure) until then.
In addition to liabilities, the statement of financial position will report a separate section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element represents an acquisition of resources that applies to a future period(s) and therefore will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time.
Long-Term Liabilities and Bond Discounts/Premiums
In the School District's government-wide financial statements, outstanding debt is reported as liabilities. Bond premiums and discounts and the difference between the reacquisition price and the net carrying value of refunded debt are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using the straightline method. To conform to generally accepted accounting principles, bond premiums and discounts should be amortized using the effective interest method. The effect of this deviation is deemed to be immaterial to the fair presentation of the basic financial statements. Bond issuance costs are recognized as an outflow of resources in the fiscal year in which the bonds are issued.
In the governmental fund financial statements, the School District recognizes the proceeds of debt and premiums as other financing sources of the current period. Bond issuance costs are reported as debt service expenditures.
Pensions
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about the pension plan's fiduciary net position and additions to/deductions from the plan's fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by the plan. For this purpose, benefit payments (including refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

Post-Employment Benefits Other Than Pensions (OPEB)
For purposes of measuring the net OPEB liability, deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB, and OPEB expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the Georgia School Employees Post-Employment Benefit Fund (School OPEB Fund) and additions to/deductions from School OPEB Fund fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by School OPEB Fund. For this purpose, benefit payments are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value.
Fund Balances
Fund balance for governmental funds is reported in classifications that comprise a hierarchy based primarily on the extent to which the government is bound to honor constraints on the specific purposes for which amounts in those funds can be spent.
The School District's fund balances are classified as follows:
Nonspendable consists of resources that cannot be spent either because they are in a nonspendable form or because they are legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.
Restricted consists of resources that can be used only for specific purposes pursuant constraints either (1) externally imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws and regulations of other governments or (2) imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
Committed consists of resources that can be used only for specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action of the Board. The Board is the School District's highest level of decisionmaking authority, and the formal action that is required to be taken to establish, modify, or rescind a fund balance commitment is a resolution approved by the Board. Committed fund balance also should incorporate contractual obligations to the extent that existing resources in the fund have been specifically committed for use in satisfying those contractual requirements.
Assigned consists of resources constrained by the School District's intent to be used for specific purposes but are neither restricted nor committed. The intent should be expressed by (1) the Board or (2) the budget or finance committee, or the Superintendent, or designee, to assign amounts to be used for specific purposes.
Unassigned consists of resources within the general fund not meeting the definition of any aforementioned category. The general fund should be the only fund that reports a positive unassigned fund balance amount. In other governmental funds, it may be necessary to report a negative unassigned fund balance.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Property Taxes
The Quitman County Board of Commissioners adopted the property tax levy for the 2020 tax digest year (calendar year) on August 31, 2020 (levy date) based on property values as of January 1, 2020. Taxes were due on November 16, 2020 (lien date). Taxes collected within the current fiscal year or
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

within 60 days after year-end on the 2020 tax digest are reported as revenue in the governmental funds for fiscal year 2021. The Quitman County Tax Commissioner bills and collects the property taxes for the School District, withholds 2.5% of taxes 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, 2021, for maintenance and operations amounted to $1,200,354.88 and for school bonds amounted to $131,494.02.

The tax millage rates levied for the 2020 tax digest year (calendar year) for the School District were as follows (a mill equals $1 per thousand dollars of assessed value):

School Operations School Bonds

13.975 mills 1.985 mills

15.960 mills
Additionally, Title Ad Valorem Tax revenues, at the fund reporting level, amounted to $98,250.52 during fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Sales Taxes
Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), at the fund reporting level, during the year amounted to $208,700.57 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.
NOTE 3: BUDGETARY DATA
The budget is a complete financial plan for the School District's fiscal year and is based upon careful estimates of expenditures together with probable funding sources. The budget is legally adopted each year for the general, debt service, and capital projects funds. There is no statutory prohibition regarding over expenditure of the budget at any level. The budget for all governmental funds, except the various school activity (principal) accounts, is prepared and adopted by fund, function and object. The legal level of budgetary control was established by the Board at the aggregate fund level. The budget for the general fund was prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The budgetary process begins with the School District's administration presenting an initial budget for the Board's review. The administration makes revisions as necessary based on the Board's guidelines, and a tentative budget is approved. After approval of this tentative budget by the Board, such budget is advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality, as well as the School District's website. At the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board after advertisement, the Board receives comments on the tentative budget, makes revisions as necessary and adopts a final budget. The approved budget is then submitted, in accordance with provisions of O.C.G.A. 20-2-167(c), to the Georgia Department of Education. The Board may increase or decrease the budget at any time during the year. All unexpended budget authority lapses at fiscal year-end.
See the General Fund Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Budget to Actual in the Supplementary Information Section for a detail of any over/under expenditures during the fiscal year under review.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

NOTE 4: DEPOSITS
Collateralization of Deposits
O.C.G.A. 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 of the face value of such surety bond and the market value of securities pledged shall be equal to not less than 110% of the public funds being secured after the deduction of the amount of deposit insurance. If a depository elects the pooled method (O.C.G.A. 45-8-13.1) the aggregate of the market value of the securities pledged to secure a pool of public funds shall be not less than 110% of the daily pool balance.
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 or securities guaranteed 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.
Categorization of Deposits
Custodial credit risk is the risk that in the event of a bank failure, the School District's deposits may not be returned to it. The School District does not have a deposit policy for custodial credit risk. At June 30, 2021, School District had deposits with a carrying amount of $2,072,229.03 and a bank balance of $2,251,624.15. The bank balances insured by Federal depository insurance were $268,718.13 and the bank balances collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution or by the pledging financial institution's trust department or agent in the School District's name were $1,982,906.02.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents balances to carrying value of deposits:

Cash and cash equivalents Statement of Net Position
Restricted cash with a fiscal agent or trustee Statement of Net Position

$ 1,797,597.39 8,533.74

Total cash and cash equivalents

1,806,131.13

Add: Deposits with original maturity of three months or more reported
as investments

266,097.90

Total carrying value of deposits - June 30, 2021

$ 2,072,229.03

NOTE 5: RESTRICTED ASSETS

The restricted assets represent the cash balance totaling $8,533.74 for the Energy Efficiency Lease.

NOTE 6: CAPITAL ASSETS

The following is a summary of changes in the capital assets for governmental activities during the fiscal year:

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

Balances July 1, 2020

Increases

Decreases

Transfers

Balances June 30, 2021

$ 123,020.00 $ 225,162.00
348,182.00

- $ -
-

- $

- $ 123,020.00

-

(225,162.00)

-

-

(225,162.00)

123,020.00

Capital Assets Being Depreciated Buildings and Improvements Equipment Land Improvements

9,563,490.00 1,504,222.00
57,366.00

840,760.00 -

Less Accumulated Depreciation: Buildings and Improvements Equipment Land Improvements

2,743,345.00 1,202,153.00
57,366.00

172,214.00 58,145.00
-

Total Capital Assets, Being Depreciated, Net

7,122,214.00

610,401.00

Governmental Activities Capital Assets - Net

$ 7,470,396.00 $ 610,401.00 $

-

225,162.00

10,629,412.00

-

-

1,504,222.00

-

-

57,366.00

-

-

2,915,559.00

-

-

1,260,298.00

-

-

57,366.00

-

225,162.00

7,957,777.00

- $

- $ 8,080,797.00

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

Current year depreciation expense by function is as follows:

Instruction

Support Services

Business Administration

$

Student Transportation Services

Food Services

$

181,218.00

1,523.00 35,961.00

37,484.00 11,657.00

$ 230,359.00

NOTE 7: INTERFUND TRANSFERS

Interfund transfers for the year ended June 30, 2021, consisted of the following:

Transfers to

Transfers From

General

Capital

Fund

Projects Fund

Capital Projects Fund Debt Service Fund

$ 290,005.56 $ -

20,862.50

$ 290,005.56 $ 20,862.50

Transfers are used to (1) move property tax revenues collected by the general fund to the capital projects fund as required match or supplemental funding source for capital construction projects and energy efficiency lease obligations and (2) move sales tax revenues collected by the capital projects fund in a previous year to the debt service fund to meet debt service requirements.

NOTE 8: LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

The changes in long-term liabilities during the fiscal year for governmental activities were as follows:

Balance July 1, 2020

Governmental Activities

Additions

Deductions

Balance June 30, 2021

Due Within One Year

General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds $ 2,635,000.00 $

Unamortized Bond Premiums

143,083.13

Financed Purchases

334,449.28

- $ 300,000.00 $ 2,335,000.00 $ 305,000.00

-

19,077.72

124,005.41

19,077.72

-

71,632.12

262,817.16

73,965.62

$ 3,112,532.41 $

- $ 390,709.84 $ 2,721,822.57 $ 398,043.34

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

General Obligation Debt Outstanding

The School District's bonded debt consists of general obligation bonds that are generally noncallable with interest payable semiannually. Bond proceeds primarily pay for acquiring or constructing capital facilities. Bonds have also been issued to advance-refund previously issued bonds. The School District repays general obligation bonds from voter-approved property and sales taxes. General obligation bonds are direct obligations and pledge the full faith and credit of the School District.
The School District had no unused line of credit or outstanding notes from direct borrowings and direct placements related to governmental activities as of June 30, 2021. In the event the entity is unable to make the principal and interest payments using proceeds from the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), the debt will be satisfied from a direct annual ad valorem tax levied upon all taxable property within the School District. Additional security is provided by the State of Georgia Intercept Program which allows for state appropriations entitled to the School District to be transferred to the Debt Service Account Custodian for the payment of debt.
General obligation bonds currently outstanding are as follows:

Description

Interest Rates

Issue Date

Maturity Date

Amount Issued

Amount Outstanding

General Government - Refunding - Series 2016 2% - 3% 12/8/2016 2/1/2028 $ 3,550,000.00 $ 2,335,000.00

The following schedule details debt service requirements to maturity for the School District's total general obligation bonds payable:

Fiscal Year Ended June 30:

General Obligation Debt

Principal

Interest

Unamortized Bond Premium

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 - 2028

$ 305,000.00 $ 66,900.00 $

315,000.00

57,750.00

320,000.00

51,450.00

335,000.00

41,850.00

345,000.00

31,800.00

715,000.00

32,400.00

19,077.72 19,077.72 19,077.72 19,077.72 19,077.72 28,616.81

Total Principal and Interest $ 2,335,000.00 $ 282,150.00 $

124,005.41

Obligations Under Financed Purchases
An energy efficiency lease agreement dated November 22, 2017, was executed by and between the School District, the lessee, and Georgia Municipal Association, Inc., the lessor. The lessor, Georgia Municipal Association, Inc. subsequently assigned and transferred the lease to Branch Banking and Trust on November 22, 2017. The agreement authorized the borrowing of $509,776.00 for the purchase of energy efficiency equipment, machinery, supplies, building modifications and other energy saving items. Payments of the lease shall be made from the School District's capital projects fund using the proceeds of transfers from the general fund.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

The School District's outstanding obligations from an energy efficiency lease agreement related to governmental activities of $262,817.16 contain a provision that in an event of default, the lessor has the option of declaring outstanding amounts immediately due and payable or they make take possession of project, equipment, machinery or supplies.
Governmental Activities

Equipment

$

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

43,136.00 6,038.00

$ 37,078.00

Debt currently outstanding is as follows:

Purpose

Interest Rates Issue Date

Maturity Date

Amount Issued

Amount Outstanding

Energy Efficiency Lease 2.64% - 3.21% 11/22/2017

11/22/2024 $ 509,776.00 $

262,817.16

The following is a schedule of total finance purchase payments:

Fiscal Year Ended June 30:

Principal

Interest

2022 2023 2024 2025

$

73,965.62 $

76,375.16

78,863.21

33,613.17

7,354.54 4,945.00 2,456.95
270.23

Total Principal and Interest $

262,817.16 $

15,026.72

NOTE 9: RISK MANAGEMENT
Insurance
Commercial Insurance
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; and natural disasters. Except as describe below, the School District carries commercial insurance for these risks. Settled claims resulting from these insured risks have not exceeded commercial insurance coverage in any of the past three fiscal years.
Georgia School Boards Association Risk Management Fund
The School District participates in the Georgia School Boards Association Risk Management Fund (the Fund), a public entity risk pool organized on August 1, 1994, to develop and administer a plan to reduce risk of loss on account of general liability, motor vehicle liability, errors and omissions liability, cyber
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

risk and property damage, including safety engineering and other loss prevention and control techniques, and to administer the Fund including the processing and defense of claims brought against members of the Fund. The School District pays an annual contribution to the Fund for coverage. Reinsurance is provided to the Fund through agreements by the Fund with insurance companies according to their specialty for property (including coverage for flood and earthquake), machinery breakdown, general liability, errors and omissions, crime, cyber risk and automobile risks. Reinsurance limits and retentions vary by line of coverage.

Unemployment Compensation

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. The School District has not incurred any unemployment compensation claims in the past two fiscal years.

Surety Bond

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

Position Covered

Amount

Superintendent Principal Bookkeeper

$ 50,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00

NOTE 10: FUND BALANCE CLASSIFICATION DETAILS

The School District's financial statements include the following amounts presented in the aggregate at June 30, 2021:

Nonspendable

Inventories

$ 14,293.94

Prepaid Assets

4,865.85 $

19,159.79

Restricted

Bus Replacement

$ 77,220.00

Continuation of Federal Programs

53,199.41

Capital Projects

130,330.49

Debt Service

33,450.00

294,199.90

Assigned

School Activity Accounts

22,999.84

Unassigned

1,900,606.71

Fund Balance, June 30, 2021

$ 2,236,966.24

When multiple categories of fund balance are available for an expenditure, the School District will start with the most restricted category and spend those funds first before moving down to the next category with available funds.
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

It is the goal of the School District to achieve and maintain a committed, assigned, and unassigned fund balance in the general fund at fiscal year-end of not less than 5% of revenues, not to exceed 15% of the total budget of the subsequent fiscal year, in compliance with O.C.G.A. 20-2-167(a)5. If the unassigned fund balance at fiscal year-end falls below the goal, the School District shall develop a restoration plan to achieve and maintain the minimum fund balance.
NOTE 11: SIGNIFICANT COMMITMENTS

Operating Leases

The School District leases copiers under the provisions of one or more long-term lease agreements classified as operating leases for accounting purposes. Rental expenditures under the terms of the operating leases totaled $10,356.00 for governmental activities for the year ended June 30, 2021. The following future minimum lease payments were required under operating leases at June 30, 2021:

Year Ending

Governmental Activities

2022

$

10,356.00

NOTE 12: SIGNIFICANT CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Federal Grants
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. Any disallowances resulting from the grantor audit may become a liability of the School District. However, the School District believes that such disallowances, if any, will be immaterial to its overall financial position.
NOTE 13: OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB)
Georgia School Personnel Post-Employment Health Benefit Fund
Plan Description: Certified teachers and non-certified public school employees of the School District as defined in 20-2-875 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) are provided OPEB through the School OPEB Fund - a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit post-employment healthcare plan, reported as an employee trust fund and administered by a Board of Community Health (Board). Title 20 of the O.C.G.A. assigns the authority to establish and amend the benefit terms of the group health plan to the Board.
Benefits Provided: The School OPEB Fund provides healthcare benefits for retirees and their dependents due under the group health plan for public school teachers, including librarians, other certified employees of public schools, regional educational service agencies and non-certified public school employees. Retiree medical eligibility is attained when an employee retires and is immediately eligible to draw a retirement annuity from Employees' Retirement System (ERS), Georgia Judicial Retirement System (JRS), Legislative Retirement System (LRS), Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS). If elected, dependent coverage starts on the same day as retiree coverage. Medicare-eligible retirees are offered Standard and Premium Medicare Advantage plan options. Non-Medicare eligible retiree plan options include Health Reimbursement
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

Arrangement (HRA), Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The School OPEB Fund also pays for administrative expenses of the fund. By law, no other use of the assets of the School OPEB Fund is permitted.

Contributions: As established by the Board, the School OPEB Fund is substantially funded on a payas-you-go basis; that is, annual cost of providing benefits will be financed in the same year as claims occur. Contributions to the School OPEB Fund from the School District were $106,273.00 for the year ended June 30, 2021. Active employees are not required to contribute to the School OPEB Fund.
OPEB Liabilities, OPEB Expense, and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB

At June 30, 2021, the School District reported a liability of $4,577,266.00 for its proportionate share of the net OPEB liability. The net OPEB liability was measured as of June 30, 2020. The total OPEB liability used to calculate the net OPEB liability was based on an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2019. An expected total OPEB liability as of June 30, 2020 was determined using standard roll-forward techniques. The School District's proportion of the net OPEB liability was actuarially determined based on employer contributions during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. At June 30, 2020, the School District's proportion was 0.031164%, which was an increase of 0.000750% from its proportion measured as of June 30, 2019.
For the year ended June 30, 2021, the School District recognized OPEB expense of $258,870.00, At June 30, 2021, the School District reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB from the following sources:

OPEB

Deferred

Deferred

Outflows of

Inflows of

Resources

Resources

Differences between expected and actual experience
Changes of assumptions

$

-

$ 499,695.00

756,978.00

407,278.00

Net difference between projected and actual earnings on OPEB plan investments
Changes in proportion and differences between School District contributions and proportionate share of contributions
School District contributions subsequent to the measurement date

11,930.00

-

290,161.00 106,273.00

12,763.00 -

Total

$ 1,165,342.00 $

919,736.00

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

School District contributions subsequent to the measurement date are reported as deferred outflows of resources and will be recognized as a reduction of the net OPEB liability in the year ended June 30, 2022. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows:

Year Ended June 30:

OPEB

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Thereafter

$ (13,928.00) $ (14,248.00) $ 1,060.00 $ 43,901.00 $ 89,725.00 $ 32,823.00

Actuarial Assumptions: The total OPEB liability as of June 30, 2020 was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2019 using the following actuarial assumptions and other inputs, applied to all periods included in the measurement and rolled forward to the measurement date of June 30, 2020:

OPEB:

Inflation

2.50%

Salary increases

3.00% 8.75%, including inflation

Long-term expected rate of return

7.30%, compounded annually, net of investment expense, and including inflation

Healthcare cost trend rate

Pre-Medicare Eligible

7.00%

Medicare Eligible

5.25%

Ultimate trend rate

Pre-Medicare Eligible

4.50%

Medicare Eligible

4.50%

Year of Ultimate trend rate

Pre-Medicare Eligible

2029

Medicare Eligible

2023

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

Mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table for Males or Females, as appropriate, with adjustments for mortality improvements based on Scale BB as follows:
For TRS members: The Pub-2010 Teachers Headcount Weighted Below Median Healthy Retiree Mortality Table projected generationally with MP-2019 projection scale (set forward one year and adjusted 106%) is used for death prior to retirement and for service retirements and beneficiaries. The Pub-2010 Teachers Mortality Table for Disabled Retirees projected generationally with MP-2019 Projection scale (set forward one year and adjusted 106%) is used for disability retirements. For both, rates of improvement were reduced by 20% for all years prior to the ultimate rate.
For PSERS members: The RP-2000 Blue-Collar Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward 3 years for males and 2 years for females) is used for the period after service retirement and for beneficiaries of deceased members. The RP-2000 Disabled Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward 5 years for both males and females) is used for the period after disability retirement. Rates of mortality in active service were based on the RP-2000 Employee Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB. There is a margin for future morality improvement in the tables used by the plan.
The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2019 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the pension systems, which covered the five-year period ending June 30, 2018, with the exception of the assumed annual rate of inflation which was changed from 2.75% to 2.50%, effective with the June 30, 2018 valuation.
The remaining actuarial assumptions (e.g., initial per capita costs, health care cost trends, rate of plan participation, rates of plan election, etc.) used in the June 30, 2019 valuation were based on a review of recent plan experience done concurrently with the June 30, 2019 valuation.
Projection of benefits for financial reporting purposes are based on the substantive plan (the plan as understood by the employer and plan members) and include the types of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing of benefit costs between the employer and plan members to that point. The actuarial methods and assumptions used include techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of short-term volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value of assets, consistent with the long-term perspective of the calculation.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

The long-term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected nominal returns, net of investment expense and the assumed rate of inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:

Asset class

Target allocation

Long-Term expected real rate of return*

Fixed income Equities
Total

30.00% 70.00%
100.00%

0.50% 9.20%

*Net of Inflation

Discount Rate: In order to measure the total OPEB liability for the School OPEB Fund, a single equivalent interest rate of 2.22% was used as the discount rate, as compared with last year's rate of 3.58%. This is comprised mainly of the yield or index rate for 20 year tax-exempt general obligation bonds with an average rating of AA or higher (2.21% per the Municipal Bond Index Rate). The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that contributions from members and from the employer will be made at the current level as averaged over the last five years, adjusted for annual projected changes in headcount. Projected future benefit payments for all current plan members were projected through 2118.

Sensitivity of the School District's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability to

changes in the discount rate: The following presents the collective net OPEB liability of the

participating employers calculated using the discount rate of 2.22%, as well as what the School District's

proportionate share of the net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that

is 1-percentage-point lower (1.22%) or 1-percentage-point higher (3.22%) than the current discount

rate:

Current

1% Decrease

Discount Rate

1% Increase

(1.22%)

(2.22%)

(3.22%)

School District's proportionate share of the Net OPEB liability

$ 5,377,532.00 $ 4,577,266.00 $ 3,937,276.00

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

Sensitivity of the School District's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability to changes in the healthcare cost trend rates: The following presents the collective net OPEB liability of the participating employers, as well as what the collective net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are 1-percentage-point lower or 1-percentagepoint higher than the current healthcare cost trend rates:

1% Decrease

Current Healthcare Cost Trend Rate

1% Increase

School District's proportionate share of the Net OPEB liability

$

3,811,034.00 $

4,577,266.00 $ 5,569,314.00

OPEB plan fiduciary net position: Detailed information about the OPEB plan's fiduciary net position is available in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which is publicly available at https://sao.georgia.gov/statewide-reporting/acfr.
NOTE 14: RETIREMENT PLANS
The School District participates in various retirement plans administered by the State of Georgia, as further explained below.
Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS)

Plan Description: All teachers of the School District as defined in O.C.G.A 47-3-60 and certain other support personnel as defined by O.C.G.A. 47-3-63 are provided a pension through the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS). TRS, a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan, is administered by the TRS Board of Trustees (TRS Board). Title 47 of the O.C.G.A. assigns the authority to establish and amend the benefit provisions to the State Legislature. The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia issues a publicly available separate financial report that can be obtained at www.trsga.com/publications.
Benefits Provided: TRS provides service retirement, disability retirement, and death benefits. Normal retirement benefits are determined as 2% of the average of the employee's two highest paid consecutive years of service, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service up to 40 years. An employee is eligible for normal service retirement after 30 years of creditable service, regardless of age, or after 10 years of service and attainment of age 60. Ten years of service is required for disability and death benefits eligibility. Disability benefits are based on the employee's creditable service and compensation up to the time of disability. Death benefits equal the amount that would be payable to the employee's beneficiary had the employee retired on the date of death. Death benefits are based on the employee's creditable service and compensation up to the date of death.
Contributions: Per Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., contribution requirements of active employees and participating employers, as actuarially determined, are established and may be amended by the TRS Board. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 47-3-63, the employer contributions for certain full-time public school support personnel are funded on behalf of the employer by the State of Georgia. Contributions are expected to finance the costs of benefits earned by employees during the year, with an additional amount to finance any unfunded accrued liability. Employees were required to contribute 6.00% of their annual pay during fiscal year 2021. The School District's contractually required contribution rate for the year ended June 30, 2021 was 19.06% of annual School District payroll, of which 18.28% of

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

payroll was required from the School District and 0.78% of payroll was required from the State. For the current fiscal year, employer contributions to the pension plan were $422,859.00 and $18,291.10 from the School District and the State, respectively.
Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)
Plan Description: PSERS is a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan established by the Georgia General Assembly in 1969 for the purpose of providing retirement allowances for public school employees who are not eligible for membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. The ERS Board of Trustees, plus two additional trustees, administers PSERS. Title 47 of the O.C.G.A. assigns the authority to establish and amend the benefit provisions to the State Legislature. PSERS issues a publicly available financial report that can be obtained at www.ers.ga.gov/financials.
Benefits Provided: A member may retire and elect to receive normal monthly retirement benefits after completion of ten years of creditable service and attainment of age 65. A member may choose to receive reduced benefits after age 60 and upon completion of ten years of service.
Upon retirement, the member will receive a monthly benefit of $15.50, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service. Death and disability benefits are also available through PSERS. Additionally, PSERS may make periodic cost-of-living adjustments to the monthly benefits. Upon termination of employment, member contributions with accumulated interest are refundable upon request by the member. However, if an otherwise vested member terminates and withdraws his/her member contribution, the member forfeits all rights to retirement benefits.
Contributions: The general assembly makes an annual appropriation to cover the employer contribution to PSERS on behalf of local school employees (bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and maintenance staff). The annual employer contribution required by statute is actuarially determined and paid directly to PSERS by the State Treasurer in accordance with O.C.G.A. 47-4-29(a) and 60(b). Contributions are expected to finance the costs of benefits earned by employees during the year, with an additional amount to finance any unfunded accrued liability.
Individuals who became members prior to July 1, 2012 contribute $4 per month for nine months each fiscal year. Individuals who became members on or after July 1, 2012 contribute $10 per month for nine months each fiscal year. The State of Georgia, although not the employer of PSERS members, is required by statute to make employer contributions actuarially determined and approved and certified by the PSERS Board of Trustees. The current fiscal year contribution was $10,390.00.
Pension Liabilities, Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to Pensions
At June 30, 2021, the School District reported a liability of $4,146,892.00 for its proportionate share of the net pension liability for TRS.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

The TRS net pension liability reflected a reduction for support provided to the School District by the State of Georgia for certain public school support personnel. The amount recognized by the School District as its proportionate share of the net pension liability, the related State of Georgia support, and the total portion of the net pension liability that was associated with the School District were as follows:

School District's proportionate share of the net pension liability

$ 4,146,892.00

State of Georgia's proportionate share of the net pension liability associated with the School District

176,592.00

Total

$ 4,323,484.00

The net pension liability for TRS was measured as of June 30, 2020. The total pension liability used to calculate the net pension liability was based on an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2019. An expected total pension liability as of June 30, 2020 was determined using standard roll-forward techniques. The School District's proportion of the net pension liability was based on contributions to TRS during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
At June 30, 2020, the School District's TRS proportion was 0.017119%, which was a decrease of 0.000934% from its proportion measured as of June 30, 2019.
At June 30, 2021, the School District did not have a PSERS liability for a proportionate share of the net pension liability because of a Special Funding Situation with the State of Georgia, which is responsible for the net pension liability of the plan. The amount of the State's proportionate share of the net pension liability associated with the School District is $55,885.00.
The PSERS net pension liability was measured as of June 30, 2020. The total pension liability used to calculate the net pension liability was based on an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2019. An expected total pension liability as of June 30, 2020 was determined using standard roll-forward techniques. The State's proportion of the net pension liability associated with the School District was based on actuarially determined contributions paid by the State during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
For the year ended June 30, 2021, the School District recognized pension expense of $646,587.00 for TRS and $11,246.00 for PSERS and revenue of $36,796.00 for TRS and $11,246.00 for PSERS. The revenue is support provided by the State of Georgia. For TRS the State of Georgia support is provided only for certain support personnel.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

At June 30, 2021, the School District reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:

TRS

Deferred

Deferred

Outflows of

Inflows of

Resources

Resources

Differences between expected and actual

experience

$ 180,598.00 $

-

Changes of assumptions

427,135.00

-

Net difference between projected and actual

earnings on pension plan investments

99,879.00

-

Changes in proportion and differences between School District contributions and proportionate share of contributions

13,133.00

293,377.00

School District contributions subsequent to

the measurement date

422,859.00

-

Total

$ 1,143,604.00 $ 293,377.00

The School District contributions subsequent to the measurement date for TRS are reported as deferred outflows of resources and will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in the year ended June 30, 2022. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:

Year Ended June 30:

TRS

2022 2023 2024 2025

$ 66,856.00

$ 144,736.00

$ 146,524.00

$

69,252.00

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

Actuarial Assumptions: The total pension liability as of June 30, 2020 was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2019, using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement:

Teachers Retirement System:

Inflation Salary increases Investment rate of return
Post-retirement benefit increases

2.50% 3.00% 8.75%, average, including inflation 7.25%, net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation 1.50% semi-annually

Post-retirement mortality rates for service retirements and beneficiaries were based on the Pub-2010 Teachers Headcount Weighted Below Median Healthy Retiree mortality table (ages set forward one year and adjusted 106%) with the MP-2019 Projection scale applied generationally. The rates of improvement were reduced by 20% for all years prior to the ultimate rate. Post-retirement mortality rates for disability retirements were based on the Pub-2010 Teachers Mortality Table for Disabled Retirees (ages set forward one year and adjusted 106%) with the MP-2019 Projection scale applied generationally. The rates of improvement were reduced by 20% for all years prior to the ultimate rate. The Pub-2010 Teachers Headcount Weighted Below Median Employee mortality table with ages set forward one year and adjusted 106% as used for death prior to retirement. Future improvement in mortality rates was assumed using the MP-2019 projection scale generationally. These rates of improvement were reduced by 20% for all years prior to the ultimate rate.

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2019 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2013 June 30, 2018.

Public School Employees Retirement System:

Inflation

2.75%

Salary increases Investment rate of return

N/A
7.30%, net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation

Post-retirement benefit increases

1.50% semi-annually

Post-retirement mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Blue-Collar Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward 3 years for males and 2 years for females) for the period after service retirements and for dependent beneficiaries. The RP-2000 Disabled Mortality projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward 5 years for both males and females) was used for death after disability retirement. There is a margin for future mortality improvement in the tables used by the System. Based on the results of the most recent experience study adopted by the Board on December 17, 2015, the numbers of expected future deaths are 9-11% less than the actual number of deaths that occurred during the study period for healthy retirees and 9-11% less than expected under the selected table for disabled retirees. Rates of mortality in active service were based on the RP-2000 Employee Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2019 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2009 June 30, 2014, with the exception of the assumed investment rate of return.
The long-term expected rate of return on TRS and PSERS pension plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:

Asset Class

TRS target allocation

PSERS target allocation

Long-term expected real rate of return*

Fixed Income Domestic large stocks Domestic small stocks International developed market stocks International emerging market stocks Alternative

30.00% 51.00%
1.50% 12.40%
5.10% -

30.00% 46.20%
1.30% 12.40%
5.10% 5.00%

(0.10)% 8.90% 13.20% 8.90% 10.90% 12.00%

Total

100.00%

100.00%

*Rates shown are net of the 2.75% assumed rate of inflation with the exception of TRS, which assumed a
rate of 2.50% rate of inflation.
Discount Rate: The discount rate used to measure the total TRS pension liability was 7.25%. The discount rate used to measure the total PSERS pension liability was 7.30%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that employer and nonemployer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the TRS and PSERS pension plans' fiduciary net position were projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

Sensitivity of the School District's proportionate share of the net pension liability to changes in the discount rate: The following presents the School District's proportionate share of the net pension liability calculated using the discount rate of 7.25%, as well as what the School District's proportionate share of the net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (6.25%) or 1-percentage-point higher (8.25%) than the current rate:

Teachers Retirement System:

1% Decrease (6.25%)

Current Discount Rate (7.25%)

1% Increase (8.25%)

School District's proportionate share of the net pension liability

$ 6,575,981.00 $

4,146,892.00 $ 2,155,736.00

Pension plan fiduciary net position: Detailed information about the pension plan's fiduciary net position is available in the separately issued TRS, ERS and PSERS financial report which is publicly available at www.trsga.com/publications and www.ers.ga.gov/financials.

NOTE 15: RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR YEAR NET POSITION AND FUND BALANCE

For fiscal year 2021, the School District made prior period adjustments due to the adoption of GASB Statement No. 84, as described in "New Accounting Pronouncements," which requires the restatement of the June 30, 2020 net position in governmental activities and fund balance in the general fund. These changes are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Net Position, July 1, 2020 as previously reported

$

(515,639.51)

Prior Period Adjustment Implementation of GASB No. 84:

School Activity Account Reclassification

10,561.84

Net Position, July 1, 2020 as restated

$

(505,077.67)

Fund Balance (General Fund), July 1, 2020, as previously reported

$

1,810,825.42

Prior Period Adjustment Implementation of GASB No. 84:

School Activity Account Reclassification

10,561.84

Fund Balance (General Fund), July 1, 2020, as restated

$

1,821,387.26

Funds Held for Others of $10,561.84 was reclassified to Net Position and Fund Balance (General Fund).
NOTE 16: TAX ABATEMENTS
Quitman County enters into property tax abatement agreements with local businesses for the purpose of attracting or retaining businesses within their jurisdictions. The abatements may be granted to any business located within or promising to relocate to Quitman County. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, Quitman County abated property taxes due to the School District that were levied on August 31, 2020, and due on November 16, 2020. Under Department of Revenue Regulation 560-11-10-09 {3}{c}3.{ii}(Page 12), Quitman County has entered into an
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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2021

EXHIBIT "G"

agreement with M & W Finance, Inc. for a 50 percent property tax abatement on property located at The Point at the Lake in Georgetown, Georgia for years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The current year portion of taxes abated are $2,602.35.
NOTE 17: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On November 2, 2021, voters authorized the School District to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,000,000.00, in conjunction with the approval to continue the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax of one percent to be imposed on all sales and uses in Quitman County for a period of time not to exceed 20 calendar quarters. The proceeds from these bonds will be used for acquiring, constructing, repairing, improving, renovating, adding to, extending, upgrading, furnishing, and equipping school buildings and support facilities and infrastructure. The School District has not issued bonds as of the report date.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SCHEDULE OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE NET PENSION LIABILITY TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

SCHEDULE "1"

For the Year Ended
June 30

School District's proportion
of the Net Pension Liability (NPL)

School District's proportionate share of the NPL

State of Georgia's proportionate
share of the NPL associated with
the School District

Total

School District's covered payroll

School District's proportionate share of the NPL as a percentage of its covered
payroll

Plan fiduciary net position
as a percentage of the total
pension liability

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

0.017119% $ 4,146,892.00 $ 176,592.00 $ 4,323,484.00 $ 2,300,991.12

0.018053% $ 3,881,883.00 $ 163,206.00 $ 4,045,089.00 $ 2,295,934.75

0.019507% $ 3,620,917.00 $ 144,599.00 $ 3,765,516.00 $ 2,415,769.78

0.019450% $ 3,614,842.00 $

65,792.00 $ 3,680,634.00 $ 2,273,969.48

0.019209% $ 3,963,031.00 $ 102,743.00 $ 4,065,774.00 $ 2,132,052.06

0.019523% $ 2,972,183.00 $

79,774.00 $ 3,051,957.00 $ 2,116,588.03

0.019320% $ 2,440,827.00 $

66,200.00 $ 2,507,027.00 $ 2,153,430.41

180.22% 169.08% 149.89% 158.97% 185.88% 140.42% 113.35%

77.01% 78.56% 80.27% 79.33% 76.06% 81.44% 84.03%

This schedule is intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

SCHEDULE "2"

For the Year Ended June 30

Contractually required contribution

Contributions in relation to the contractually required contribution

Contribution deficiency (excess)

School District's covered payroll

Contribution as a percentage of covered payroll

2021

$

2020

$

2019

$

2018

$

2017

$

2016

$

2015

$

422,859.00 $ 466,560.00 $ 460,482.00 $ 390,491.00 $ 318,287.00 $ 296,452.36 $
271,057.45 $

422,859.00 $ 466,560.00 $ 460,482.00 $ 390,491.00 $ 318,287.00 $ 296,452.36 $
271,057.45 $

-

$

2,313,181.82

-

$

2,300,991.12

-

$

2,295,934.75

-

$

2,415,769.78

-

$

2,273,969.48

-

$

2,132,052.06

-

$

2,116,588.03

18.28% 20.28% 20.06%
16.16% 14.00% 13.90% 12.81%

This schedule is intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SCHEDULE OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE NET PENSION LIABILITY PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

SCHEDULE "3"

For the Year Ended
June 30

School District's proportion of the Net Pension Liability (NPL)

School District's proportionate share of the NPL

State of Georgia's proportionate
share of the NPL associated with the School District

Total

School District's covered payroll

School District's proportionate share of the NPL as a percentage of its covered
payroll

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage
of the total pension liability

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

0.00% $ 0.00% $ 0.00% $ 0.00% $ 0.00% $ 0.00% $ 0.00% $

-

$

55,885.00 $ 55,885.00 $

124,575.85

-

$

57,263.00 $ 57,263.00 $

121,046.40

-

$

54,254.00 $ 54,254.00 $

114,219.58

-

$

49,011.00 $ 49,011.00 $

123,817.31

-

$

59,475.00 $ 59,475.00 $ 105,898.94

-

$

34,677.00 $ 34,677.00 $ 108,403.42

-

$

32,949.00 $ 32,949.00 $ 109,983.80

N/A

84.45%

N/A

85.02%

N/A

85.26%

N/A

85.69%

N/A

81.00%

N/A

87.00%

N/A

88.29%

This schedule is intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SCHEDULE OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE NET OPEB LIABILITY
SCHOOL OPEB FUND

SCHEDULE "4"

For the Year Ended
June 30

School District's proportion of the Net OPEB Liability (NOL)

School District's proportionate share of the NOL

State of Georgia's proportionate share of the NOL associated with the School
District

Total

School District's covered-
employee payroll

School District's proportionate share of the
NOL as a percentage of
its coveredemployee payroll

Plan fiduciary net position
as a percentage of the total OPEB liability

2021 2020 2019 2018

0.031164% $ 4,577,266.00 $ 0.030414% $ 3,732,450.00 $ 0.030536% $ 3,881,032.00 $ 0.028845% $ 4,052,711.00 $

-

$ 4,577,266.00 $ 2,389,831.29

-

$ 3,732,450.00 $ 2,345,581.84

-

$ 3,881,032.00 $ 2,418,115.38

-

$ 4,052,711.00 $ 2,398,229.12

191.53% 159.13% 160.50% 168.99%

3.99% 4.63% 2.93% 1.61%

This schedule is intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS SCHOOL OPEB FUND

SCHEDULE "5"

For the Year Ended June 30

Contractually required contribution

Contributions in relation to the contractually required contribution

Contribution deficiency (excess)

School District's covered-employee
payroll

Contribution as a percentage of
covered-employee payroll

2021

$

2020

$

2019

$

2018

$

2017

$

106,273.00 $ 105,391.00 $ 163,798.00 $ 158,261.00 $ 150,399.00 $

106,273.00 $ 105,391.00 $ 163,798.00 $ 158,261.00 $ 150,399.00 $

-

$

2,241,501.22

-

$

2,389,831.29

-

$

2,345,581.84

-

$

2,418,115.38

-

$

2,398,229.12

4.74% 4.41% 6.98% 6.54% 6.27%

This schedule is intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTES TO THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

SCHEDULE "6"

Teachers Retirement System Changes of assumptions: In 2010 and later, the expectation of retired life mortality was changed to the RP2000 Mortality Tables rather than the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table, which was used prior to 2010. In 2010, rates of withdrawal, retirement, disability and mortality were adjusted to more closely reflect actual experience. In 2010, assumed rates of salary increase were adjusted to more closely reflect actual and anticipated experience.
On November 18, 2015, the Board adopted recommended changes to the economic and demographic assumptions utilized by the System. Primary among the changes were the updates to rates of mortality, retirement, disability, withdrawal and salary increases. The expectation of retired life mortality was changed to RP-2000 White Collar Mortality Table with future mortality improvement projected to 2025 with the Society of Actuaries' projection scale BB (set forward one year for males).
On May 15, 2019, the Board adopted recommended changes from the smoothed valuation interest rate methodology that has been in effect since June 30, 2009, to a constant interest rate method. In conjunction with the methodology, the long-term assumed rate of return in assets (discount rate) has been changed from 7.50% to 7.25%, and the assumed annual rate of inflation has been reduced from 2.75% to 2.50%.
In 2019 and later, the expectation of retired life mortality was changed to the Pub-2010 Teacher Headcount Weighted Below Median Healthy Retiree mortality table from the RP-2000 Mortality Tables. In 2019, rates of withdrawal, retirement, disability and mortality were adjusted to more closely reflect actual experience.
Public School Employees Retirement System Changes of benefit terms: The member contribution rate was increased from $4.00 to $10.00 per month for members joining the System on or after July 1, 2012. The monthly benefit accrual rate was increased from $14.75 to $15.00 per year of credible service effective July 1, 2017. The monthly benefit accrual was increased from $15.00 to $15.25 per year of credible service effective July 1, 2018. The monthly benefit accrual was increased from $15.25 to $15.50 per year of credible service effective July 1, 2019. A 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) was granted to certain retirees and beneficiaries effective July 2016, another July 2017, and another July 2018. Two 1.5% COLAs were granted to certain retirees and beneficiaries effective July 2019 and January 2020.
Changes of assumptions: In 2010 and later, the expectation of retired life mortality was changed to the RP-2000 Mortality Tables rather than the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table, which was used prior to 2010. In 2010, rates of withdrawal, retirement, disability and mortality were adjusted to more closely reflect actual experience.
On December 17, 2015, the Board adopted recommended changes to the economic and demographic assumptions utilized by the System. Primary among the changes were the updates to rates of mortality, retirement and withdrawal. The expectation of retired life mortality was changed to the RP-2000 Blue Collar Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward 3 years for males and 2 years for females).
On March 15, 2018, the Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date. The assumed investment rate of return remained at 7.30% for the June 30, 2019 valuation.
School OPEB Fund Changes of benefit terms: There have been no changes in benefit terms.
Changes in assumptions: The June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation was revised, for various factors, including the methodology used to determine how employees and retirees were assigned to each of the OPEB Funds and anticipated participation percentages. Current and former employees of State organizations (including technical colleges, community service boards and public health departments) are now assigned to State OPEB fund based on their last employer payroll location; irrespective of retirement affiliation.
The June 30, 2019 decremental valuation were changed to reflect the Teachers Retirement Systems experience study.
The discount rate was updated from 3.07% as of June 30, 2016 to 3.58% as of June 30, 2017 to 3.87% as of June 30, 2018, to 3.58% as of June 30, 2019, and to 2.22% as of June 30, 2020.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION GENERAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES BUDGET AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

SCHEDULE "7"

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 Other Support Services Food Services Operation Debt Service Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenues over (under) Expenditures
OTHER FINANCING USES Other Uses Net Change in Fund Balances
Fund Balances - Beginning (Restated)
Adjustments
Fund Balances - Ending

NONAPPROPRIATED BUDGETS

ORIGINAL (1)

FINAL (1)

ACTUAL AMOUNTS

VARIANCE OVER/UNDER

$

1,836,475.00 $

-

2,737,205.00

631,625.93

-

-

55,823.80

5,261,129.73

1,836,475.00 $ -
2,771,711.00 1,779,112.32
55,823.80 6,443,122.12

1,315,865.59 $ 12,701.04
3,171,321.24 1,114,578.28
8,813.59 4,008.73 110,784.25 5,738,072.72

(520,609.41) 12,701.04
399,610.24 (664,534.04)
8,813.59 4,008.73 54,960.45 (705,049.40)

3,278,883.82
241,974.00 279,075.00
69,143.00 652,711.00 401,494.00 57,061.00 781,744.00 233,151.00 19,647.00 383,520.41
6,398,404.23
(1,137,274.50)

4,177,191.03
343,484.00 421,407.83
71,172.00 661,806.31 410,552.00 58,076.00 445,147.00 264,141.08 19,647.00 389,778.41
7,262,402.66
(819,280.54)

2,811,045.25
197,492.36 264,738.86
67,681.38 601,588.24 385,590.50
52,518.52 308,076.99 187,254.64
33,996.30 285,535.63
750.00 5,196,268.67
541,804.05

1,366,145.78
145,991.64 156,668.97
3,490.62 60,218.07 24,961.50
5,557.48 137,070.01 76,886.44 (14,349.30) 104,242.78
(750.00) 2,066,133.99
1,361,084.59

(1,137,274.50)

(819,280.54)

(290,005.56) 251,798.49

(290,005.56) 1,071,079.03

2,047,186.67

2,047,186.67

1,821,387.26

(225,799.41)

-

(179.82)

-

179.82

$

909,912.17 $

1,227,726.31 $

2,073,185.75 $

845,459.44

Notes to the Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Budget and Actual
(1) Original and Final Budget amounts do not include the budgeted revenues or expenditures of the various principal accounts. The actual revenues and expenditures of the various principal accounts are $12,336.98 and $13,860.88, respectively.
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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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

SCHEDULE "8"

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 Services Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Total U. S. Department of Agriculture
Education, U. S. Department of Education Stabilization Fund Pass-Through From Georgia Department of Education COVID-19 - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund COVID-19 - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Total Education Stabilization Fund
Special Education Cluster Pass-Through From Georgia Department of Education Special Education Grants to States Grants to States Preschool Grants Preschool Grants Total Special Education Cluster
Other Programs Pass-Through From Georgia Department of Education Career and Technical Education - Basic Grants to States Rural Education Rural Education Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers Total Other Programs Total U. S. Department of Education
Total Expenditures of Federal Awards

ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER

PASSTHROUGH
ENTITY ID
NUMBER

EXPENDITURES IN PERIOD

10.553 10.555

215GA324N1199 $ 215GA324N1199

66,444.00 199,175.39 265,619.39

10.582

215GA324L1603

2,759.44 268,378.83

84.425D 84.425D

S425D200012 S425D210012

160,420.00 122,041.18 282,461.18

84.027A 84.027A 84.173A 84.173A

H027A190073 H027A200073
H173A190081 H173A200081

17,823.00 44,233.77 2,279.00 13,727.00 78,062.77

84.048A 84.358B 84.358B 84.424A 84.424A 84.367A 84.367A 84.010A 84.010A 84.287C 84.287C

V048A200010 S365B190010 S365B200010 S424A190001 S424A200011 S367A190001 S367A200001 S010A190010
S010A200010-20A S287C190010 S287C200010
$

7,781.00 1,262.00 6,065.00 6,813.80 14,833.21 9,322.00
176.15 163,529.60 170,810.07
115,428.41 18,598.87 514,620.11 875,144.06
1,143,522.89

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

SCHEDULE "8"

Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of the Quitman County Board of Education (the "Board") under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2021. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Board, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Board.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Note 3. Indirect Cost Rate
The Board has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

See notes to the basic financial statements.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF STATE REVENUE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

SCHEDULE "9"

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 Gifted Student - Category VI Remedial Education Program Alternative Education Program Media Center Program 20 Days Additional Instruction Staff and Professional Development Principal Staff and Professional Development Indirect Cost Central Administration School Administration Facility Maintenance and Operations Mid-term Adjustment Hold-Harmless Amended Formula Adjustment Categorical Grants Pupil Transportation Regular Bus Replacement Nursing Services Sparsity Education Equalization Funding Grant Other State Programs Food Services Hygiene Products Math and Science Supplements Preschool Disability Services Teachers Retirement Vocational Education Georgia Emergency Management Agency Donations to LEA for COVID Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Reimbursement on Construction Projects Office of the State Treasurer Public School Employees Retirement

GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES

GENERAL

CAPITAL PROJECTS

FUND

FUND

TOTAL

$

154,586.00 $

- $

154,586.00

36,769.00 43,808.00 142,634.00 107,315.00 33,487.00 69,110.00 161,841.00 205,535.00 66,688.00 620,965.00
(114.00) 99,986.00 14,652.00 33,086.00
9,369.00 8,741.00
535.00
318,515.00 204,800.00
71,091.00 33,517.00 (111,122.00)

79,606.00 77,220.00 45,000.00 362,493.00 195,634.00

7,972.00 404.00
1,205.00 10,627.00
18,291.10 23,969.00

12,716.14

-

10,390.00

$

3,171,321.24 $

-

36,769.00

-

43,808.00

-

142,634.00

-

107,315.00

-

33,487.00

-

69,110.00

-

161,841.00

-

205,535.00

-

66,688.00

-

620,965.00

-

(114.00)

-

99,986.00

-

14,652.00

-

33,086.00

-

9,369.00

-

8,741.00

-

535.00

-

318,515.00

-

204,800.00

-

71,091.00

-

33,517.00

-

(111,122.00)

-

79,606.00

-

77,220.00

-

45,000.00

-

362,493.00

-

195,634.00

-

7,972.00

-

404.00

-

1,205.00

-

10,627.00

-

18,291.10

-

23,969.00

-

12,716.14

632,110.47

632,110.47

-

10,390.00

632,110.47 $ 3,803,431.71

See notes to the basic financial statements.

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF APPROVED LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX PROJECTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

SCHEDULE "10"

SPLOST 2018
1.) Retiring outstanding general obligation debt of the School District previously incurred and issued with respect to capital outlay projects in the principal and interest not to exceed $875,000.00, comprised of portions of the District's Series 2016 general obligation refunding bonds coming due in the years 2018 through 2023, and
2.) The following capital outlay projects (the "Projects") at a maximum cost of $225,000.00: (a) Making system-wide technology improvements, including, but not limited to, the acquisition and installation of instruction technology, security, and information systems hardware and associated software and accessories, and infrastructure at all schools and selected other facilities, and (b) Improving school facilities, purchasing school buses, school equipment, and safety security equipment.
Total

ORIGINAL ESTIMATED
COST (1)

CURRENT ESTIMATED COSTS (2)

ESTIMATED COMPLETION
DATE

$

875,000.00 $

1,466,100.00

225,000.00

225,000.00

2023 2023

-

-

-

$

1,100,000.00 $

1,691,100.00

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QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF APPROVED LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX PROJECTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

SCHEDULE "10"

SPLOST 2018
1.) Retiring outstanding general obligation debt of the School District previously incurred and issued with respect to capital outlay projects in the principal and interest not to exceed $875,000.00, comprised of portions of the District's Series 2016 general obligation refunding bonds coming due in the years 2018 through 2023, and
2.) The following capital outlay projects (the "Projects") at a maximum cost of $225,000.00: (a) Making system-wide technology improvements, including, but not limited to, the acquisition and installation of instruction technology, security, and information systems hardware and associated software and accessories, and infrastructure at all schools and selected other facilities, and (b) Improving school facilities, purchasing school buses, school equipment, and safety security equipment.
Total

AMOUNT EXPENDED IN CURRENT YEAR (3) (4)

AMOUNT EXPENDED IN PRIOR YEARS (3) (4)

TOTAL COMPLETION
COST

EXCESS PROCEEDS NOT
EXPENDED

$

375,900.00 $ 1,090,200.00 $

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

375,900.00 $ 1,090,200.00 $

-

$

-

(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 Quitman County approved the imposition of a 1% sales tax to fund the above projects and retire associated debt.
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 2017, the Quitman County Board of Education issued General Obligation Refunding Bond Issue 2016 to refund portions of the 2008 and 2008B Bond Issues. 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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Section II Compliance and Internal Control Reports

Greg S. Griffin State Auditor
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S 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
The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education
and Mr. Jon-Erik Jones, Superintendent and Members of the Quitman County Board of Education
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of the Quitman County Board of Education (School District), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2021, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the School District's basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated September 24, 2022. We conducted our audit in accordance with the 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 of the financial statements, we considered the School District's internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the basic financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the School District's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the School District's internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the School District's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
270 Washington Street, SW, Suite 4-101 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 | Phone (404) 656-2180

Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the School District's financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. 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.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the School District's internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the School District's internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg S. Griffin State Auditor
September 24, 2022

Greg S. Griffin State Auditor
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE FOR EACH MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAM AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE
The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education
and Mr. Jon-Erik Jones, Superintendent and Members of the Quitman County Board of Education
Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program
We have audited the Quitman County Board of Education's (School District) compliance with the types of compliance requirements described in the OMB Compliance Supplement that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2021. The School District's major federal programs are identified in the Summary of Auditor's Results section of the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs.
Management's Responsibility
Management is responsible for compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of its federal awards applicable to its federal programs.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on compliance for each of the School District's major federal programs based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. 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 the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Those standards and the Uniform Guidance require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the types of compliance 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 School District'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 on compliance for each major federal program. However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of the School District's compliance.
270 Washington Street, SW, Suite 4-101 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 | Phone (404) 656-2180

Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
In our opinion, the School District complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Report on Internal Control over Compliance
Management of the School District is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above. In planning and performing our audit of compliance, we considered the School District's internal control over compliance with the types of requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each major federal program to determine the auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an opinion on compliance for each major federal program and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the School District's internal control over compliance.
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is less severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. We did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg S. Griffin State Auditor
September 24, 2022

Section III Auditee's Response to Prior Year Findings and Questioned Costs

QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AUDITEE'S RESPONSE
SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR YEAR FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
PRIOR YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS No matters were reported.
PRIOR YEAR FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS No matters were reported.

Section IV Findings and Questioned Costs

QUITMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

I SUMMARY OF AUDITOR'S RESULTS

Financial Statements

Type of auditor's report issued: Governmental Activities and Each Major Fund
Internal control over financial reporting: Material weakness(es) identified? Significant deficiency(ies) identified?
Noncompliance material to financial statements noted:

Unmodified
No None Reported
No

Federal Awards

Internal Control over major programs: Material weakness(es) identified? Significant deficiency(ies) identified?

Type of auditor's report issued on compliance for major programs:

All major programs

Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be reported in accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a)?

Identification of major programs:

Assistance Listing Number Assistance Listing Program or Cluster Title

84.010 84.425

Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Education Stabilization Fund

Dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B programs: Auditee qualified as low-risk auditee?

No None Reported
Unmodified No
$750,000.00 No

II FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS No matters were reported. Ill FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS No matters were reported.