More Options The School District of Lee County PERSONAL • PASSIONATE • PROGRESSIVE Donate MENU Change for Change Financial Audits Operational Audit FY17 Our DistrictChange for ChangeFinancial Audits Achievement Empowered by Accountability Accountability is foundational to accomplishing The School District of Lee County’s mission to help students reach their highest personal potential. That is why we undergo a wide variety of audits conducted by professionals who are independent from the District. These experts regularly and repeatedly evaluate the quality of our financial practices, the integrity of our operational procedures, and the efficiency of our work. Their results reveal excellence in our operations, and our accountability empowers us to achieve the best for you! 2003-2017: Received The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award; and The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award. OPPAGA Audit In 2018 a Performance Audit of District operations was conducted by the Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA). The State legislature passed a law on July 1, 2018, requiring any school district seeking a sales tax referendum to have an audit conducted by OPPAGA, with the results posted on the district website 60 days prior to the referendum date (November 6, 2018). The audit was completed and the results, illustrating efficient and effective performance of District operations, were publicly posted on the District website on August 31, 2018. 2018 Performance Audit by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) Efficiency Audits In 2017 the School District of Lee County engaged Gibson Consulting Group (Gibson) to conduct an Educational and Operational Efficiency Study to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the district’s major programs and its administrative and operational areas. This report contains Gibson Consulting’s observations and recommendations to help the district achieve greater effectiveness, efficiency, and educational outcomes. 2018 Operational Efficiency Study by Gibson Consultants Operational Audits The School District of Lee County’s operational audits promote accountability and achievement. Operational Audits are conducted by the Florida Auditor General every three years, as required by law. The purpose of these recurring Operational Audits is: To evaluate whether the District complies with laws, rules and regulations, and properly protects District assets; To examine the District’s internal policies including controls designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse, and to suggest improvements; and To determine if the District’s financial and operational data are reliable and complete. Operational Audit FY20 Operational Audit FY17 Operational Audit FY14 Operational Audit Results FY14 Operational Audit FY11 Operational Audit Results FY11 Financial Audits The School District of Lee County is required by the State of Florida to conduct financial audits every year. Every three years we coordinate with the Florida Auditor General to conduct an audit of our finances and federal grants. During the two years in between, we hire an independent Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm to conduct a financial audit. 2017 Financial Statements Opinion / Compliance: Unmodified (no issues) Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: N/A Auditor: State of Florida Auditor General 2017 Federal Awards (Grants): Opinion / Compliance: Compliant Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: Yes Auditor: State of Florida Auditor General FY17 Financial Audit (CAFR*) FY17 Financial Audit Results 2016 Financial Statements Opinion / Compliance: Unmodified (no issues) Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: N/A Auditor: Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A. 2016 Federal Awards (Grants): Opinion / Compliance: Compliant Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: Yes Auditor: Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A. FY16 Financial Audit (CAFR*) FY16 Financial Audit Results 2015 Financial Statements Opinion / Compliance: Unmodified (no issues) Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: N/A Auditor: Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC 2015 Federal Awards (Grants): Opinion / Compliance: Compliant Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: Yes Auditor: Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC FY15 Financial Audit (CAFR*) FY15 Financial Audit Results 2014 Financial Statements Opinion / Compliance: Unmodified (no issues) Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: N/A Auditor: State of Florida Auditor General 2014 Federal Awards (Grants): Opinion / Compliance: Compliant Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: Yes Auditor: State of Florida Auditor General FY14 Financial Audit (CAFR*) FY14 Financial Audit Results 2013 Financial Statements Opinion / Compliance: Unmodified (no issues) Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: Yes, resolved Prior Period Adjustment - Item 1 RESOLVED Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: N/A Auditor: Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC 2013 Federal Awards (Grants): Opinion / Compliance: Compliant Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: Yes, resolved Suspension and Debarment - Item 1 RESOLVED Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: Yes Auditor: Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC FY13 Financial Audit (CAFR*) FY13 Financial Audit Results 2012 Financial Statements Opinion / Compliance: Unmodified (no issues) Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: N/A Auditor: Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC 2012 Federal Awards (Grants): Opinion / Compliance: Compliant Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: Yes Auditor: Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC FY12 Financial Audit (CAFR*) FY12 Financial Audit Results 2011 Financial Statements Opinion / Compliance: Unmodified (no issues) Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: N/A Auditor: State of Florida Auditor General 2011 Federal Awards (Grants): Opinion / Compliance: Compliant Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: Yes, resolved Non-compliance: Yes, resolved Spending & Reporting - Item 1 RESOLVED Spending & Reporting - Item 2 RESOLVED Spending & Reporting - Item 3 RESOLVED Findings reported: No Low Risk: Yes Auditor: State of Florida Auditor General FY11 Financial Audit (CAFR*) FY11 Financial Audit Results 2010 Financial Statements Opinion / Compliance: Unmodified (no issues) Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: Yes, resolved Recording & Reporting - Item 1 RESOLVED Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: N/A Auditor: Cherry Bekaert & Holland, LLP 2010 Federal Awards (Grants): Opinion / Compliance: Compliant Material Weaknesses: No Significant Deficiencies: None Reported Non-compliance: No Findings reported: No Low Risk: Yes Auditor: Cherry Bekaert & Holland, LLP FY10 Financial Audit (CAFR*) FY10 Financial Audit Results The School District of Lee County 2855 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966 Phone: 239-334-1102 TTD/TTY: 239-335-1512 Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. 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