Audit 24773

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$29.88M
Findings
8
Programs
13
Organization: Livingstone College (NC)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
32766 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
32767 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
32768 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
32769 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
609208 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
609209 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
609210 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
609211 2022-001 Material Weakness - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
H3ZYK35K7BT5 Reginald Dickens Auditee
7042166897 Donald K. Murphy Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The College participates in several programs sponsored by various government agencies as listed in the accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards. All programs are subject to audit by the various agencies and they have the authority to determine liabilities, limit or suspend the College's participation in the federal programs. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards (the Schedule) is presented on an accrual basis of accounting consistent with the basis of accounting used by the College in the preparation of its financial statements with the exception of government loans and guarantees. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal and State Awards (Uniform Guidance). The Schedule includes all known federal and pass-through federal funds expended by the College for the year ended June 30, 2022. All grants/awards should be reviewed in detail to determine if they contain any special provisions (for example, some awards require they be treated as major programs, even though they might not otherwise qualify as such). If the grant/award contains federal funding, the organization will obtain the following: name of the federal agency, award period, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number. The grant/award should also be researched to determine if it is part of a cluster (including research and development) or a federal loan program. If the grant/award is passed through to/from a sub-recipient, the organization will obtain the pass-through entity identifying number. Prior to the grant/award becoming operational, the organization should review the OMB Compliance Supplements Matrix of Compliance Requirements. For every federally funded grant/award, personnel should be assigned for each area of compliance. Expenditures must be tracked for each individual grant/award. The accounting system must be set up to capture this information, and individuals must be established to assign expenses to each grant/award. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The College has received a federally negotiated indirect cost rate and therefore has elected not to use 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84.268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below." Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USOE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods. Views of Responsible Officials - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings. The College plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.
Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84.268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below." Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USOE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods. Views of Responsible Officials - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings. The College plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.
Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84.268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below." Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USOE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods. Views of Responsible Officials - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings. The College plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.
Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84.268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below." Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USOE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods. Views of Responsible Officials - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings. The College plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.
Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84.268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below." Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USOE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods. Views of Responsible Officials - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings. The College plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.
Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84.268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below." Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USOE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods. Views of Responsible Officials - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings. The College plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.
Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84.268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below." Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USOE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods. Views of Responsible Officials - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings. The College plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.
Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84.268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below." Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USOE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods. Views of Responsible Officials - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings. The College plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.