Audit 292844

FY End
2023-05-31
Total Expended
$205.00M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-02-29
Auditor: Rsm US LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
371188 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
947630 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $200.07M Yes 1
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $1.65M Yes 0
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $1.55M Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $1.45M Yes 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $184,459 Yes 0
84.217 Trio_mcnair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement $94,997 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
N5E7UNMDT711 Lawrence McGhee Auditee
3123296602 Craig Wories Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of The Chicago School - California, Inc. d/b/a The Chicago School ("the College") under programs of the federal government for the year ended May 31, 2023. The information in this 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 Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College. No funds were identified as having been provided to subrecipients by the College, and accordingly, no funds identified in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards are attributable to subrecipient entities. There were no federal awards expended for non-cash assistance or insurance at year-end.
Title: Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported in the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note 3. Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4. Federal Student Loan Program Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, the College issued new loans to students under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDLP). The loan program includes unsubsidized Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students. The value of loans issued for the FDLP is based on disbursed amounts. The loan amounts issued during the year are disclosed in the Schedule. The College is responsible only for the performance of certain administrative duties with respect to the federally guaranteed student loans programs and, accordingly, balances and transactions relating to these loan programs are not included in the College's basic consolidated financial statements. Therefore, it is not practicable to determine the balance of loans outstanding to students and former students of the College at May 31, 2023.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-001: Special Tests and Provisions – Lack of Maintaining Verification Documents Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing Number: 84.268 Award Year: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023 Program Expenditures: $200,070,965 Criteria: Per 34 CFR 668.57, if an applicant is selected to verify information, an institution must obtain the specified documentation. Condition: During testing of students selected for verification, for 1 out 14 students selected for testing, the College could not provide the supporting verification documents. Cause: The financial aid administrator that performed the verification left the College shortly after performing the verification and did not properly save and maintain th documents. Effect: The College is required to maintain documents identifying the required verification procedures were performed in accordance with Department guidelines. Noncompliance with federal guidelines could imapct future funding. Questioned Costs: None Context: For 1 out of 14 students selected for verification testing, verification documents could not be provided identifying the verification procedures were completed. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen internal controls and ability of administrators to pull information saved by specific employees prior to departure. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Please see corrective action plan attached.
Finding 2023-001: Special Tests and Provisions – Lack of Maintaining Verification Documents Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing Number: 84.268 Award Year: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023 Program Expenditures: $200,070,965 Criteria: Per 34 CFR 668.57, if an applicant is selected to verify information, an institution must obtain the specified documentation. Condition: During testing of students selected for verification, for 1 out 14 students selected for testing, the College could not provide the supporting verification documents. Cause: The financial aid administrator that performed the verification left the College shortly after performing the verification and did not properly save and maintain th documents. Effect: The College is required to maintain documents identifying the required verification procedures were performed in accordance with Department guidelines. Noncompliance with federal guidelines could imapct future funding. Questioned Costs: None Context: For 1 out of 14 students selected for verification testing, verification documents could not be provided identifying the verification procedures were completed. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen internal controls and ability of administrators to pull information saved by specific employees prior to departure. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Please see corrective action plan attached.