Title: RELATIONSHIP TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Carson-Newman University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending July 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). 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, AND LOAN GUAR
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Carson-Newman University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending July 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). 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, or loan guarantees.
Title: COVID-19 HEERF FUNDS
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Carson-Newman University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending July 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). 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 CARES, CRRSSA, and ARP Acts required that the University spend a minimum of $5,328,790 of the HEERF allocations for emergency financial aid grants to students. As of July 31, 2022, the University has $82,066 remaining to be disbursed to students by June 30, 2023, to meet this minimum.
Title: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY FACILITIES LOANS
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Carson-Newman University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending July 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). 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 6.
Title: FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Carson-Newman University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending July 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). 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 7.
Title: ZONE ALTERNATIVE
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Carson-Newman University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending July 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). 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 is operating under the Zone Alternative for failure to meet the Department of Educations standards of financial responsibility. The University must comply with all the requirements specified for the Zone Alternative. As part of the audit procedures, the Universitys compliance with the Zone Alternative including their administration of the heightened cash monitoring payment method, disbursing aid and paying out credit balances before requesting reimbursement and timely notification requirements was tested. No non-compliance with the requirements was noted.