Audit 15259

FY End
2023-05-31
Total Expended
$172.09M
Findings
12
Programs
20
Organization: Campbell University (NC)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-02-02
Auditor: Bdo USA PC

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
11355 2023-001 - - N
11356 2023-001 - - N
11357 2023-001 - - N
11358 2023-001 - - N
11359 2023-001 - - N
11360 2023-001 - - N
587797 2023-001 - - N
587798 2023-001 - - N
587799 2023-001 - - N
587800 2023-001 - - N
587801 2023-001 - - N
587802 2023-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $103.76M Yes 1
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $59.46M Yes 0
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $5.41M Yes 1
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $457,505 Yes 1
93.884 Grants for Primary Care Training and Enhancement $439,030 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $283,208 Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $262,500 Yes 1
93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training $168,896 - 0
93.113 Environmental Health $146,365 - 0
93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research $52,709 - 0
47.076 Education and Human Resources $42,692 - 0
47.041 Engineering $35,117 - 0
10.351 Rural Business Development Grant $32,761 - 0
84.379 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (teach Grants) $20,274 Yes 1
45.310 Grants to States $15,000 - 0
93.866 Aging Research $11,936 - 0
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $6,431 - 0
43.008 Education $5,000 - 0
59.037 Small Business Development Centers $3,082 - 0
84.038 Federal Perkins Loans Program $0 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
DK9MKVC96A47 Julie Byrd Auditee
9108931437 Carrie Coleman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASiS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: THE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (THE "SCHEDULE") SUMMARIZES THE EXPENDITURES INCURRED UNDER ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 AND HAS BEEN PREPARED USING THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. BECAUSE THE SCHEDULE PRESENTS ONLY A SELECTED PORTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), IT IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT PRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION, RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, OR CASH FLOWS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHEDULE, FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS INCLUDE ALL GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OR SUBAWARDS. THE INFORMATION IN THE 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") AND THE NORTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND NORTH CAROLINA FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT GUIDES ("STATE GUIDANCE"). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED NOT TO USE THE 10 PERCENT DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE ALLOWED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE. THE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (THE "SCHEDULE") SUMMARIZES THE EXPENDITURES INCURRED UNDER ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 AND HAS BEEN PREPARED USING THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. BECAUSE THE SCHEDULE PRESENTS ONLY A SELECTED PORTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), IT IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT PRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION, RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, OR CASH FLOWS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHEDULE, FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS INCLUDE ALL GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OR SUBAWARDS. THE INFORMATION IN THE 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") AND THE NORTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND NORTH CAROLINA FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT GUIDES ("STATE GUIDANCE").
Title: CONTINGENCY Accounting Policies: THE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (THE "SCHEDULE") SUMMARIZES THE EXPENDITURES INCURRED UNDER ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 AND HAS BEEN PREPARED USING THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. BECAUSE THE SCHEDULE PRESENTS ONLY A SELECTED PORTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), IT IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT PRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION, RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, OR CASH FLOWS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHEDULE, FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS INCLUDE ALL GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OR SUBAWARDS. THE INFORMATION IN THE 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") AND THE NORTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND NORTH CAROLINA FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT GUIDES ("STATE GUIDANCE"). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED NOT TO USE THE 10 PERCENT DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE ALLOWED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE. THE FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AMOUNTS RECEIVED ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT AND ADJUSTMENT. IF ANY EXPENDITURES ARE DISALLOWED BY THE APPLICABLE COGNIZANT AGENCIES AS A RESULT OF SUCH AN AUDIT, ANY CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COGNIZANT AGENCIES WOULD BECOME A LIABILITY OF THE UNIVERSITY. IN THE OPINION OF MANAGMENT, ALL GRANT EXPENDITURES ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENTS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
Title: LOANS OUTSTANDING Accounting Policies: THE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (THE "SCHEDULE") SUMMARIZES THE EXPENDITURES INCURRED UNDER ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 AND HAS BEEN PREPARED USING THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. BECAUSE THE SCHEDULE PRESENTS ONLY A SELECTED PORTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), IT IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT PRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION, RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, OR CASH FLOWS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHEDULE, FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS INCLUDE ALL GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OR SUBAWARDS. THE INFORMATION IN THE 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") AND THE NORTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND NORTH CAROLINA FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT GUIDES ("STATE GUIDANCE"). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED NOT TO USE THE 10 PERCENT DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE ALLOWED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE. THE UNIVERSITY USES A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR TO ASSIST IN ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM"). BALANCES AND TRANACTIONS RELATING TO THE PROGRAM ARE INCLUDED IN LOANS RECEIVABLE IN THE UNIVERSITY'S CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. THE UNIVERSITY HAD THE FOLLOWING LOAN BALANCES OUTSTANDING AT MAY 31, 2023: REFER TO TABLE
Title: FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 84.268) Accounting Policies: THE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (THE "SCHEDULE") SUMMARIZES THE EXPENDITURES INCURRED UNDER ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 AND HAS BEEN PREPARED USING THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. BECAUSE THE SCHEDULE PRESENTS ONLY A SELECTED PORTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), IT IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT PRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION, RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, OR CASH FLOWS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHEDULE, FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS INCLUDE ALL GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OR SUBAWARDS. THE INFORMATION IN THE 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") AND THE NORTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND NORTH CAROLINA FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT GUIDES ("STATE GUIDANCE"). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED NOT TO USE THE 10 PERCENT DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE ALLOWED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE. THE UNIVERSITY IS RESPONSIBLE ONLY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO ITS FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS AND, ACCORDINGLY, THESE LOANS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE UNIVERSITY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IT IS NOT PRACTICABLE TO DETERMINE THE BALANCE OF LOANS OUTSTANDING TO STUDENTS AND FROMER STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY UNDER THESE PROGRAMS AS OF MAY 31, 2023.
Title: FEDERAL WORK STUDY AND FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT MATCH Accounting Policies: THE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (THE "SCHEDULE") SUMMARIZES THE EXPENDITURES INCURRED UNDER ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 AND HAS BEEN PREPARED USING THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. BECAUSE THE SCHEDULE PRESENTS ONLY A SELECTED PORTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), IT IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT PRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION, RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, OR CASH FLOWS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHEDULE, FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS INCLUDE ALL GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OR SUBAWARDS. THE INFORMATION IN THE 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") AND THE NORTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND NORTH CAROLINA FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT GUIDES ("STATE GUIDANCE"). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED NOT TO USE THE 10 PERCENT DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE ALLOWED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE. AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN THE SCHEDULE ARE PRESENTED NET OF MATCHING AMOUNTS CONTRIBUTED BY THE UNIVERSITY. TOTAL AWARDS DISBURSED UNDER THOSE PROGRAMS AND CORRESPONDING AMOUNTS CONTRIBUTED BY THE UNIVERSITY DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 ARE SUMMARIZED IN THE TABLE BELOW: REFER TO TABLE. FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTS IN THE TABLE ABOVE INCLUDE $164,464 IN FUNDS TRANSFERRED FROM THE FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM AS PERMITTED BY FEDERAL REGULATIONS. TOTAL FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM EXPENDITURES ON THE SCHEDULE INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE COST ALLOWANCES OF $27,952.
Title: INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: THE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (THE "SCHEDULE") SUMMARIZES THE EXPENDITURES INCURRED UNDER ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 AND HAS BEEN PREPARED USING THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. BECAUSE THE SCHEDULE PRESENTS ONLY A SELECTED PORTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), IT IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT PRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION, RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, OR CASH FLOWS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHEDULE, FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS INCLUDE ALL GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OR SUBAWARDS. THE INFORMATION IN THE 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") AND THE NORTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND NORTH CAROLINA FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT GUIDES ("STATE GUIDANCE"). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED NOT TO USE THE 10 PERCENT DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE ALLOWED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE. THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED NOT TO USE THE 10 PERCENT DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE ALLOWED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE.
Title: CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES Accounting Policies: THE ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (THE "SCHEDULE") SUMMARIZES THE EXPENDITURES INCURRED UNDER ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS RECEIVED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2023 AND HAS BEEN PREPARED USING THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. BECAUSE THE SCHEDULE PRESENTS ONLY A SELECTED PORTION OF THE OPERATIONS OF CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), IT IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT PRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION, RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, OR CASH FLOWS OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR PURPOSES OF THE SCHEDULE, FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS INCLUDE ALL GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OR SUBAWARDS. THE INFORMATION IN THE 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") AND THE NORTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND NORTH CAROLINA FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT GUIDES ("STATE GUIDANCE"). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED NOT TO USE THE 10 PERCENT DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE ALLOWED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE. AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN THE SCHEDULE INCLUDE FEDERAL AWARDS OF THE CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION"). APPROXIMATELY $59 MILLION IN FEDERAL AWARDS ARE RELATED TO AN OUTSTANDING LOAN TO THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THAT WAS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2021. THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION UTILIZED THE PROCEEDS TOTALLING $61,458,000 FROM THE COMMUNITIES FACILITIES LOANS AND GRANTS CLUSTER FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING AND REPAYING INTERIM FINANCING ON THE TRACY F. SMITH NURSING BUILDING, THE MCLEOD ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID CENTER, AND THE OSCAR N. HARRIS STUDENT UNION (COLLECTIVELY, THE "FACILITIES"). THE TOTAL BALANCE OUTSTANDING AS OF MAY 31, 2023 WAS $59,455,539. THE FACILITIES HAVE BEEN LEASED TO THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BY CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY AND LEASED BACK TO THE UNIVERSITY BY THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION . IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOANS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ("USDA"), THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION GRANTED A SECURITY INTEREST IN ALL RENTS, PROFITS, REVENUES, AND RECEIVABLES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FACILITIES TO THE USDA. ADDITIONALLY, THE USDA HAS A SECURITY INTEREST IN ALL FIXTURES, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN AND USED IN THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITIES.

Finding Details

FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.
FINDING 2023-001 FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER (ALN: Various) CRITERIA OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING STATUTORY, REGULATORY OR OTHER CITATION): N. SPECIAL TESTS - RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS: PER CRF SECTION 668.22, WHEN RECIPIENTS OF TITLE IV FUNDS WITHDRAW, THE INSTITUTION MUST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TITLE IV AID EARNED BY THE STUDENT AS OF THE STUDENT'S WITHDRAWAL DATE. IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TITLE IV ASSISTANCE EARNED BY THE STUDENT IS LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS DISBURSED TO THE STUDENT OR ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AS OF THE DATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT WITHDREW, THE DIFFERENCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TITLE IV PROGRAMS WITHIN 45 DAYS. CONDITION: DURING OUR TESTING OF TITLE IV RETURNS, WE NOTED THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION. FOR 1 OF THE 10 SELECTED STUDENTS THAT WITHDREW DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, RETURNS WERE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE REQUIRED 45 DAY TIMEFRAME. CAUSE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT WITH RESPECT TO RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. EFFECT OR POTENTIAL EFFECT: THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT COMPLIANCE IS MAINTAINED WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS REQUIREMENTS. QUESTIONED COSTS: NONE. CONTEXT: WE TESTED A SAMPLE OF 10 STUDENTS AND FOUND 1 EXCEPTION AS NOTED IN THE CONDITION. THIS IS A CONDITION IDENTIFIED PER REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS USING A STATISTICALLY VALID SAMPLE. REPEAT FINDING: THERE WAS NO SIMILAR FINDING FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE WITHDRAWN ARE RETURNED TIMELY. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY USES AN AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR MAIN-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. TO REMAIN COMPLIANT WITH RETURN OF TITLE IV REGULATIONS, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID WILL ENGAGE WITH ALL ACADEMIC LEVELS AND DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE AUTOMATED WITHDRAWAL PROCESS. THIS WILL ENSURE THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS MADE AWARE WHEN A STUDENT IS NO LONGER ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY AND CAN PROCESS THE R2T4 WITHIN REQUIRED TIMELINES.