Audit 27778

FY End
2022-05-31
Total Expended
$54.88M
Findings
6
Programs
18
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-02-14

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
21394 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
21395 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
21396 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
597836 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
597837 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
597838 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

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VGLPU3GKY6Q5 Lori Swete Auditee
2104363365 Debbie Kohnle Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 1. Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures on the SEFA are reported on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in the SEFA may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: St. Marys University did not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed by the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) includes the federal award activity of St. Marys University under programs of the federal government for the year ended May 31, 2022. The information in the SEFA is presented in accordance with the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
Title: 3. Federal Perkins Loan Program Federal Capital Contributions Accounting Policies: 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures on the SEFA are reported on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in the SEFA may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: St. Marys University did not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed by the Uniform Guidance. St. Marys University administers the Federal Perkins Loan Program Federal Capital Contributions (Assistance Listing No. 84.038). The outstanding loan balance of $3,864,526 at June 1, 2021 and the loans made for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022 of $0 are considered current year federal expenditures and are included in the SEFA. The total Perkins loans receivable at May 31, 2022 is $2,914,734.
Title: 4. Federal Direct Student Loans Program Accounting Policies: 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures on the SEFA are reported on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in the SEFA may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: St. Marys University did not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed by the Uniform Guidance. St. Marys University participates in the Federal Direct Student Loans Program (Assistance Listing No. 84.268), whereby St. Marys University requests cash from the U.S. Department of Education for funds disbursed to students. The new loans made in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022 are reported in the SEFA.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-001 Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the NSLDS website (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); FFEL, 34 CFR 682.610; Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide Chapter 1.4: At a minimum, schools are required to certify enrollment every 60 days, and respond within 15 days of the date that the NSLDS sends a roster file to the school or its third-party servicer. This requirement also applies to schools that report exclusively online. Condition: For two of 40 students selected for testing, campus and program-level data did not agree between the University?s records and the information submitted to NSLDS with regards to the date of the withdrawal. Questioned costs: $0 Context: EY selected and tested 40 students from the combined population of 791 student status changes (graduates, withdrawals, never attended (no shows), or changes in attendance levels) during the year ended May 31, 2022. The 40 students, randomly selected, consisted of 8 student graduates, 23 student withdrawals/no shows, and 9 student changes in attendance levels. Of the 23 student withdrawals selected, for two students, the withdrawal date reported to NSLDS did not agree to the withdrawal date per the University?s records. For these two withdrawals, the withdrawal dates reported to the NSLDS were in the month before the month in which the University actually became aware of the withdrawal. Effect: Lack of accurate enrollment reporting results in inaccurate enrollment status. A student?s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, and grace periods. Enrollment reporting in a timely and accurate manner is critical for effective management of the programs. Cause: The University did not have effective internal controls in place to ensure accurate information was reported to the NSLDS. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: The University should review and revise, as necessary, its procedures and internal controls surrounding the reporting of accurate information to the NSLDS. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
Finding 2022-001 Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the NSLDS website (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); FFEL, 34 CFR 682.610; Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide Chapter 1.4: At a minimum, schools are required to certify enrollment every 60 days, and respond within 15 days of the date that the NSLDS sends a roster file to the school or its third-party servicer. This requirement also applies to schools that report exclusively online. Condition: For two of 40 students selected for testing, campus and program-level data did not agree between the University?s records and the information submitted to NSLDS with regards to the date of the withdrawal. Questioned costs: $0 Context: EY selected and tested 40 students from the combined population of 791 student status changes (graduates, withdrawals, never attended (no shows), or changes in attendance levels) during the year ended May 31, 2022. The 40 students, randomly selected, consisted of 8 student graduates, 23 student withdrawals/no shows, and 9 student changes in attendance levels. Of the 23 student withdrawals selected, for two students, the withdrawal date reported to NSLDS did not agree to the withdrawal date per the University?s records. For these two withdrawals, the withdrawal dates reported to the NSLDS were in the month before the month in which the University actually became aware of the withdrawal. Effect: Lack of accurate enrollment reporting results in inaccurate enrollment status. A student?s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, and grace periods. Enrollment reporting in a timely and accurate manner is critical for effective management of the programs. Cause: The University did not have effective internal controls in place to ensure accurate information was reported to the NSLDS. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: The University should review and revise, as necessary, its procedures and internal controls surrounding the reporting of accurate information to the NSLDS. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
Finding 2022-001 Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the NSLDS website (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); FFEL, 34 CFR 682.610; Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide Chapter 1.4: At a minimum, schools are required to certify enrollment every 60 days, and respond within 15 days of the date that the NSLDS sends a roster file to the school or its third-party servicer. This requirement also applies to schools that report exclusively online. Condition: For two of 40 students selected for testing, campus and program-level data did not agree between the University?s records and the information submitted to NSLDS with regards to the date of the withdrawal. Questioned costs: $0 Context: EY selected and tested 40 students from the combined population of 791 student status changes (graduates, withdrawals, never attended (no shows), or changes in attendance levels) during the year ended May 31, 2022. The 40 students, randomly selected, consisted of 8 student graduates, 23 student withdrawals/no shows, and 9 student changes in attendance levels. Of the 23 student withdrawals selected, for two students, the withdrawal date reported to NSLDS did not agree to the withdrawal date per the University?s records. For these two withdrawals, the withdrawal dates reported to the NSLDS were in the month before the month in which the University actually became aware of the withdrawal. Effect: Lack of accurate enrollment reporting results in inaccurate enrollment status. A student?s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, and grace periods. Enrollment reporting in a timely and accurate manner is critical for effective management of the programs. Cause: The University did not have effective internal controls in place to ensure accurate information was reported to the NSLDS. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: The University should review and revise, as necessary, its procedures and internal controls surrounding the reporting of accurate information to the NSLDS. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
Finding 2022-001 Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the NSLDS website (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); FFEL, 34 CFR 682.610; Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide Chapter 1.4: At a minimum, schools are required to certify enrollment every 60 days, and respond within 15 days of the date that the NSLDS sends a roster file to the school or its third-party servicer. This requirement also applies to schools that report exclusively online. Condition: For two of 40 students selected for testing, campus and program-level data did not agree between the University?s records and the information submitted to NSLDS with regards to the date of the withdrawal. Questioned costs: $0 Context: EY selected and tested 40 students from the combined population of 791 student status changes (graduates, withdrawals, never attended (no shows), or changes in attendance levels) during the year ended May 31, 2022. The 40 students, randomly selected, consisted of 8 student graduates, 23 student withdrawals/no shows, and 9 student changes in attendance levels. Of the 23 student withdrawals selected, for two students, the withdrawal date reported to NSLDS did not agree to the withdrawal date per the University?s records. For these two withdrawals, the withdrawal dates reported to the NSLDS were in the month before the month in which the University actually became aware of the withdrawal. Effect: Lack of accurate enrollment reporting results in inaccurate enrollment status. A student?s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, and grace periods. Enrollment reporting in a timely and accurate manner is critical for effective management of the programs. Cause: The University did not have effective internal controls in place to ensure accurate information was reported to the NSLDS. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: The University should review and revise, as necessary, its procedures and internal controls surrounding the reporting of accurate information to the NSLDS. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
Finding 2022-001 Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the NSLDS website (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); FFEL, 34 CFR 682.610; Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide Chapter 1.4: At a minimum, schools are required to certify enrollment every 60 days, and respond within 15 days of the date that the NSLDS sends a roster file to the school or its third-party servicer. This requirement also applies to schools that report exclusively online. Condition: For two of 40 students selected for testing, campus and program-level data did not agree between the University?s records and the information submitted to NSLDS with regards to the date of the withdrawal. Questioned costs: $0 Context: EY selected and tested 40 students from the combined population of 791 student status changes (graduates, withdrawals, never attended (no shows), or changes in attendance levels) during the year ended May 31, 2022. The 40 students, randomly selected, consisted of 8 student graduates, 23 student withdrawals/no shows, and 9 student changes in attendance levels. Of the 23 student withdrawals selected, for two students, the withdrawal date reported to NSLDS did not agree to the withdrawal date per the University?s records. For these two withdrawals, the withdrawal dates reported to the NSLDS were in the month before the month in which the University actually became aware of the withdrawal. Effect: Lack of accurate enrollment reporting results in inaccurate enrollment status. A student?s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, and grace periods. Enrollment reporting in a timely and accurate manner is critical for effective management of the programs. Cause: The University did not have effective internal controls in place to ensure accurate information was reported to the NSLDS. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: The University should review and revise, as necessary, its procedures and internal controls surrounding the reporting of accurate information to the NSLDS. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
Finding 2022-001 Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the NSLDS website (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); FFEL, 34 CFR 682.610; Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide Chapter 1.4: At a minimum, schools are required to certify enrollment every 60 days, and respond within 15 days of the date that the NSLDS sends a roster file to the school or its third-party servicer. This requirement also applies to schools that report exclusively online. Condition: For two of 40 students selected for testing, campus and program-level data did not agree between the University?s records and the information submitted to NSLDS with regards to the date of the withdrawal. Questioned costs: $0 Context: EY selected and tested 40 students from the combined population of 791 student status changes (graduates, withdrawals, never attended (no shows), or changes in attendance levels) during the year ended May 31, 2022. The 40 students, randomly selected, consisted of 8 student graduates, 23 student withdrawals/no shows, and 9 student changes in attendance levels. Of the 23 student withdrawals selected, for two students, the withdrawal date reported to NSLDS did not agree to the withdrawal date per the University?s records. For these two withdrawals, the withdrawal dates reported to the NSLDS were in the month before the month in which the University actually became aware of the withdrawal. Effect: Lack of accurate enrollment reporting results in inaccurate enrollment status. A student?s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, and grace periods. Enrollment reporting in a timely and accurate manner is critical for effective management of the programs. Cause: The University did not have effective internal controls in place to ensure accurate information was reported to the NSLDS. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: The University should review and revise, as necessary, its procedures and internal controls surrounding the reporting of accurate information to the NSLDS. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.