Audit 19936

FY End
2022-05-31
Total Expended
$17.97M
Findings
2
Programs
8
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-02
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
24214 2022-001 - - L
600656 2022-001 - - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
SB3RTA7BQRD6 Suahil Housholder Auditee
7656414115 Chris Dukate, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Anderson University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending May 31, 2022. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). It excludes the operations of the Universitys subsidiary, Flagship Enterprise Center Inc. and Affiliate (Center) as the Center has its own Uniform Guidance audit. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in 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. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If the University is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. See table in SEFA Note 3.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS, NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, FEDERAL INSURANCE, LOANS, AND LOAN GUAR Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Anderson University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending May 31, 2022. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). It excludes the operations of the Universitys subsidiary, Flagship Enterprise Center Inc. and Affiliate (Center) as the Center has its own Uniform Guidance audit. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in 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. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If the University is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The University did not provide any federal funds to subrecipients nor did they receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance, loans, or loan guarantees.
Title: FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Anderson University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending May 31, 2022. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). It excludes the operations of the Universitys subsidiary, Flagship Enterprise Center Inc. and Affiliate (Center) as the Center has its own Uniform Guidance audit. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in 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. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If the University is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. See table in SEFA Note 5.

Finding Details

Higher Education Stabilization Fund Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E Federal Award Identification #: P425E200363 Condition: The University?s underlying documentation of the student grant information did not agree to what was reported in the HEERF annual report for all of the 2021 calendar year and the student quarterly website reporting. Criteria: CRRSAA Section 314(a)(1) and ARP Section 2003(a)(1) Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: During the audit, it was identified that the University did not accurately report the total student grants disbursed for the calendar year ending December 31, 2021. The underlying support was unable to be located with staffing transitions, and the totals from the system as disbursed did not agree to the amounts reported. Additionally, the quarterly reports for student amounts disbursed did not agree to the amounts reported in the system as disbursed to students. The University is in the process of correcting the amounts reports on the website, and the University plans to correct any amounts needed for the HEERF annual reporting in the next reporting cycle. Cause: There was a transition in the financial aid director position after the annual report was submitted prior to the audit process. Effect: The University was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF, and the Department of Education did not receive accurate information showing the University had expended all student funds. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University implement an additional review over the HEERF Annual Reporting to ensure proper information is provided during the report submission. We further recommend the website be updated to reflect information from underlying records on student disbursements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Higher Education Stabilization Fund Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E Federal Award Identification #: P425E200363 Condition: The University?s underlying documentation of the student grant information did not agree to what was reported in the HEERF annual report for all of the 2021 calendar year and the student quarterly website reporting. Criteria: CRRSAA Section 314(a)(1) and ARP Section 2003(a)(1) Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: During the audit, it was identified that the University did not accurately report the total student grants disbursed for the calendar year ending December 31, 2021. The underlying support was unable to be located with staffing transitions, and the totals from the system as disbursed did not agree to the amounts reported. Additionally, the quarterly reports for student amounts disbursed did not agree to the amounts reported in the system as disbursed to students. The University is in the process of correcting the amounts reports on the website, and the University plans to correct any amounts needed for the HEERF annual reporting in the next reporting cycle. Cause: There was a transition in the financial aid director position after the annual report was submitted prior to the audit process. Effect: The University was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF, and the Department of Education did not receive accurate information showing the University had expended all student funds. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University implement an additional review over the HEERF Annual Reporting to ensure proper information is provided during the report submission. We further recommend the website be updated to reflect information from underlying records on student disbursements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.