Audit 18472

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$35.34M
Findings
2
Programs
10
Organization: Upper Iowa University (IA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-22

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
15688 2022-001 - - L
592130 2022-001 - - L

Contacts

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RC6QXW77MA38 Kathy Franken Auditee
5634255868 Nicki Donlon Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Federal Perkins Loan Program Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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. 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 Perkins Loan Program (CFDA No 84.038) is administered directly by the University, and balances and transactions relating to this program are included in the Universitys basic consolidated financial statements. Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year and loans made during the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. Federal Perkins loans outstanding at June 30, 2022 totaled $23,506.
Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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. 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 awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Upper Iowa University under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. 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 University, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the University.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-001: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) - Reporting Federal Program - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) - Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) Portion Federal Agency - U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity - Not Applicable Assistance Listing Number - 84.425M Federal Award Number -P425M201038 Federal Award Year - June 30, 2022 Criteria: The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) has issued guidance for the Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) for quarterly reporting for all sections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) that specifies the information to be reported and also that the deadline to submit all quarterly reports, student and institutional, is within 10 days of the end of the calendar quarter. Condition/Context: For the Institutional portion quarterly reports for the quarters ending December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022, the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) expenditures were not reported in the section (a)(2). Cause: The University did not fill out the forms correctly nor in accordance with HEERF reporting requirements. Effect: The University did not provide the public with accurate and reliable data related to the HEERF Institutional Aid Portion. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Recommendation: The University should assign an individual to monitor reporting requirements of awards to ensure the University is in compliance. Management Response: We have reviewed the finding and while we believe everything was posted in time, we agree the numbers were not in the correct area. We have made the updates to the website, and updated ED with the changes. The University commits to having the Assistant VP of Enrollment Management monitor reporting requirements, while the Executive Director of Financial Services reviews any changes for accuracy. These two individuals have also been signed up for webinars regarding HEERF funds.
Finding 2022-001: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) - Reporting Federal Program - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) - Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) Portion Federal Agency - U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity - Not Applicable Assistance Listing Number - 84.425M Federal Award Number -P425M201038 Federal Award Year - June 30, 2022 Criteria: The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) has issued guidance for the Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) for quarterly reporting for all sections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) that specifies the information to be reported and also that the deadline to submit all quarterly reports, student and institutional, is within 10 days of the end of the calendar quarter. Condition/Context: For the Institutional portion quarterly reports for the quarters ending December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022, the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) expenditures were not reported in the section (a)(2). Cause: The University did not fill out the forms correctly nor in accordance with HEERF reporting requirements. Effect: The University did not provide the public with accurate and reliable data related to the HEERF Institutional Aid Portion. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Recommendation: The University should assign an individual to monitor reporting requirements of awards to ensure the University is in compliance. Management Response: We have reviewed the finding and while we believe everything was posted in time, we agree the numbers were not in the correct area. We have made the updates to the website, and updated ED with the changes. The University commits to having the Assistant VP of Enrollment Management monitor reporting requirements, while the Executive Director of Financial Services reviews any changes for accuracy. These two individuals have also been signed up for webinars regarding HEERF funds.