Audit 27151

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$3.37M
Findings
12
Programs
7
Organization: University of Saint Katherine (CA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-02-20
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
32206 2022-001 - - L
32207 2022-002 - - C
32208 2022-001 - - L
32209 2022-002 - - C
32210 2022-001 - - L
32211 2022-002 - - C
608648 2022-001 - - L
608649 2022-002 - - C
608650 2022-001 - - L
608651 2022-002 - - C
608652 2022-001 - - L
608653 2022-002 - - C

Contacts

Name Title Type
TY42GFJRC5Q6 Marina Trigonis Auditee
7604711316 Christopher Gordon, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of University of Saint Katherine (the University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 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 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 University of Saint Katherine (the University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 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 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: ZONE ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of University of Saint Katherine (the University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 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 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 was operating under the Provisional Certification Alternative for failure to meet the Department of Educations standards of financial responsibility. The University must comply with all the requirements specified for the Provisional Certification Alternative including 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. The University was released from the zone alternative requirements as of June 1, 2022.

Finding Details

Education Stabilization Fund Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University did not post two quarters of required information on the website during the fiscal year. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University tracked all expenses on an excel spreadsheet. The institutional quarterly reports included the student disbursements but were not posted on the website for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021. The University is in the process of posting these on the website as required. Cause: With transition in staffing, the required reporting was not made. Effect: The University was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University post the required information on the website as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Cash Management of Education Stabilization Fund DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University drew down funding in July 2021 and did not disburse funds to students until November and December 2021. Additionally, the University drew down institutional funding in July and August 2021 while the expenses charged were incurred during the period of July 2021 through December 2021. Criteria: For CRRSAA HEERF II and ARP HEERF III, the Certification and Agreements and/or Supplemental Agreements requires that Student Aid Portion (ALN 84.425E) should be disbursed within 15 calendar days of the drawdown from ED?s G5 grants system and Institutional Aid Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) funds (all other ALNs) should be disbursed within 3 calendar days of the drawdown from G5. Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University drew down funding as it was available and when a plan had been established to use the funding. Cause: The University was not aware of the 3 day and 15 day requirements. Effect: The University could have earned interest on funds that had not yet been used for federal purposes. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University adopt the reimbursement method of cash management for all federal funding. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Education Stabilization Fund Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University did not post two quarters of required information on the website during the fiscal year. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University tracked all expenses on an excel spreadsheet. The institutional quarterly reports included the student disbursements but were not posted on the website for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021. The University is in the process of posting these on the website as required. Cause: With transition in staffing, the required reporting was not made. Effect: The University was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University post the required information on the website as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Cash Management of Education Stabilization Fund DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University drew down funding in July 2021 and did not disburse funds to students until November and December 2021. Additionally, the University drew down institutional funding in July and August 2021 while the expenses charged were incurred during the period of July 2021 through December 2021. Criteria: For CRRSAA HEERF II and ARP HEERF III, the Certification and Agreements and/or Supplemental Agreements requires that Student Aid Portion (ALN 84.425E) should be disbursed within 15 calendar days of the drawdown from ED?s G5 grants system and Institutional Aid Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) funds (all other ALNs) should be disbursed within 3 calendar days of the drawdown from G5. Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University drew down funding as it was available and when a plan had been established to use the funding. Cause: The University was not aware of the 3 day and 15 day requirements. Effect: The University could have earned interest on funds that had not yet been used for federal purposes. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University adopt the reimbursement method of cash management for all federal funding. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Education Stabilization Fund Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University did not post two quarters of required information on the website during the fiscal year. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University tracked all expenses on an excel spreadsheet. The institutional quarterly reports included the student disbursements but were not posted on the website for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021. The University is in the process of posting these on the website as required. Cause: With transition in staffing, the required reporting was not made. Effect: The University was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University post the required information on the website as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Cash Management of Education Stabilization Fund DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University drew down funding in July 2021 and did not disburse funds to students until November and December 2021. Additionally, the University drew down institutional funding in July and August 2021 while the expenses charged were incurred during the period of July 2021 through December 2021. Criteria: For CRRSAA HEERF II and ARP HEERF III, the Certification and Agreements and/or Supplemental Agreements requires that Student Aid Portion (ALN 84.425E) should be disbursed within 15 calendar days of the drawdown from ED?s G5 grants system and Institutional Aid Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) funds (all other ALNs) should be disbursed within 3 calendar days of the drawdown from G5. Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University drew down funding as it was available and when a plan had been established to use the funding. Cause: The University was not aware of the 3 day and 15 day requirements. Effect: The University could have earned interest on funds that had not yet been used for federal purposes. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University adopt the reimbursement method of cash management for all federal funding. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Education Stabilization Fund Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University did not post two quarters of required information on the website during the fiscal year. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University tracked all expenses on an excel spreadsheet. The institutional quarterly reports included the student disbursements but were not posted on the website for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021. The University is in the process of posting these on the website as required. Cause: With transition in staffing, the required reporting was not made. Effect: The University was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University post the required information on the website as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Cash Management of Education Stabilization Fund DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University drew down funding in July 2021 and did not disburse funds to students until November and December 2021. Additionally, the University drew down institutional funding in July and August 2021 while the expenses charged were incurred during the period of July 2021 through December 2021. Criteria: For CRRSAA HEERF II and ARP HEERF III, the Certification and Agreements and/or Supplemental Agreements requires that Student Aid Portion (ALN 84.425E) should be disbursed within 15 calendar days of the drawdown from ED?s G5 grants system and Institutional Aid Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) funds (all other ALNs) should be disbursed within 3 calendar days of the drawdown from G5. Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University drew down funding as it was available and when a plan had been established to use the funding. Cause: The University was not aware of the 3 day and 15 day requirements. Effect: The University could have earned interest on funds that had not yet been used for federal purposes. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University adopt the reimbursement method of cash management for all federal funding. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Education Stabilization Fund Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University did not post two quarters of required information on the website during the fiscal year. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University tracked all expenses on an excel spreadsheet. The institutional quarterly reports included the student disbursements but were not posted on the website for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021. The University is in the process of posting these on the website as required. Cause: With transition in staffing, the required reporting was not made. Effect: The University was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University post the required information on the website as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Cash Management of Education Stabilization Fund DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University drew down funding in July 2021 and did not disburse funds to students until November and December 2021. Additionally, the University drew down institutional funding in July and August 2021 while the expenses charged were incurred during the period of July 2021 through December 2021. Criteria: For CRRSAA HEERF II and ARP HEERF III, the Certification and Agreements and/or Supplemental Agreements requires that Student Aid Portion (ALN 84.425E) should be disbursed within 15 calendar days of the drawdown from ED?s G5 grants system and Institutional Aid Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) funds (all other ALNs) should be disbursed within 3 calendar days of the drawdown from G5. Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University drew down funding as it was available and when a plan had been established to use the funding. Cause: The University was not aware of the 3 day and 15 day requirements. Effect: The University could have earned interest on funds that had not yet been used for federal purposes. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University adopt the reimbursement method of cash management for all federal funding. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Education Stabilization Fund Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University did not post two quarters of required information on the website during the fiscal year. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University tracked all expenses on an excel spreadsheet. The institutional quarterly reports included the student disbursements but were not posted on the website for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021. The University is in the process of posting these on the website as required. Cause: With transition in staffing, the required reporting was not made. Effect: The University was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University post the required information on the website as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Cash Management of Education Stabilization Fund DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425E205020, P425F204249, P425L200637 Condition: The University drew down funding in July 2021 and did not disburse funds to students until November and December 2021. Additionally, the University drew down institutional funding in July and August 2021 while the expenses charged were incurred during the period of July 2021 through December 2021. Criteria: For CRRSAA HEERF II and ARP HEERF III, the Certification and Agreements and/or Supplemental Agreements requires that Student Aid Portion (ALN 84.425E) should be disbursed within 15 calendar days of the drawdown from ED?s G5 grants system and Institutional Aid Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) funds (all other ALNs) should be disbursed within 3 calendar days of the drawdown from G5. Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The University drew down funding as it was available and when a plan had been established to use the funding. Cause: The University was not aware of the 3 day and 15 day requirements. Effect: The University could have earned interest on funds that had not yet been used for federal purposes. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University adopt the reimbursement method of cash management for all federal funding. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.