Audit 29483

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$4.62M
Findings
6
Programs
7
Organization: San Diego Christian College (CA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-06-26
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
29275 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes N
29276 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes N
29277 2022-004 - - L
605717 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes N
605718 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes N
605719 2022-004 - - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
LZV4HLFF3843 Kayleigh Reyes Auditee
6192018761 Nathan Salsbery, 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 San Diego Christian College (College) 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 College 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 San Diego Christian College (College) 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 College 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 College did not provide any federal funds to subrecipients nor did they receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance, or loan guarantees.
Title: FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of San Diego Christian College (College) 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 College 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 5.
Title: ZONE ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of San Diego Christian College (College) 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 College 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 College is currently operating under the Provisional Certification Alternative for failure to meet the Department of Education's standards of financial responsibility. As part of the audit procedures, the College's 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.

Finding Details

Untimely Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Assistance Listing #: 84.063 and 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 21/22 Award Year Condition: The College did not return unearned Title IV funds within the required 45 days from the determination of the student?s withdrawal. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $3,991 Context: Out of 8 students tested who officially or unofficial withdrew, 2 were returned late as part of the audit process. Cause: There have been transitions within the student financial aid and business offices that caused a gap in oversight and monitoring of the R2T4 process resulting in late returns. Effect: Title IV funds are not being returned timely in accordance with the regulations to the Department of Education when students withdraw. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend that the financial aid office work with the registrar, third party administrator and business office to put effective procedures in place to ensure that funds are returned to the Department of Education timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Untimely Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Assistance Listing #: 84.063 and 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 21/22 Award Year Condition: The College did not return unearned Title IV funds within the required 45 days from the determination of the student?s withdrawal. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $3,991 Context: Out of 8 students tested who officially or unofficial withdrew, 2 were returned late as part of the audit process. Cause: There have been transitions within the student financial aid and business offices that caused a gap in oversight and monitoring of the R2T4 process resulting in late returns. Effect: Title IV funds are not being returned timely in accordance with the regulations to the Department of Education when students withdraw. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend that the financial aid office work with the registrar, third party administrator and business office to put effective procedures in place to ensure that funds are returned to the Department of Education timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
HEERF Reporting Requirements (Student Portion) Other Matter DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E Federal Award Identification #: P425E200634 Condition: HEERF reporting was not always done accurately or timely. The College did not update their website for HEERF reporting for the Student Funding portion after September 30, 2021 when there were additional disbursements after this date. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329, 86 FR 26213 The College was required to post the Student Quarterly Report to their website within 10 days of the end of the quarter in which the funds were spent. Questioned Costs: $0 Context: During the audit, it was noted that the College did not continue to update their website with the HEERF reporting requirements for the student grants though they made disbursements through May 2022. Cause: Turnover in staffing. There were multiple rounds of HEERF funding released, each with different requirements, which led to a gap in understanding of the requirements of the HEERF reporting. Effect: The College was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that the College complete the HEERF quarterly reporting and make this available on their website until they no longer need to based on compliance requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Untimely Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Assistance Listing #: 84.063 and 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 21/22 Award Year Condition: The College did not return unearned Title IV funds within the required 45 days from the determination of the student?s withdrawal. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $3,991 Context: Out of 8 students tested who officially or unofficial withdrew, 2 were returned late as part of the audit process. Cause: There have been transitions within the student financial aid and business offices that caused a gap in oversight and monitoring of the R2T4 process resulting in late returns. Effect: Title IV funds are not being returned timely in accordance with the regulations to the Department of Education when students withdraw. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend that the financial aid office work with the registrar, third party administrator and business office to put effective procedures in place to ensure that funds are returned to the Department of Education timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Untimely Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Assistance Listing #: 84.063 and 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 21/22 Award Year Condition: The College did not return unearned Title IV funds within the required 45 days from the determination of the student?s withdrawal. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $3,991 Context: Out of 8 students tested who officially or unofficial withdrew, 2 were returned late as part of the audit process. Cause: There have been transitions within the student financial aid and business offices that caused a gap in oversight and monitoring of the R2T4 process resulting in late returns. Effect: Title IV funds are not being returned timely in accordance with the regulations to the Department of Education when students withdraw. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend that the financial aid office work with the registrar, third party administrator and business office to put effective procedures in place to ensure that funds are returned to the Department of Education timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
HEERF Reporting Requirements (Student Portion) Other Matter DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E Federal Award Identification #: P425E200634 Condition: HEERF reporting was not always done accurately or timely. The College did not update their website for HEERF reporting for the Student Funding portion after September 30, 2021 when there were additional disbursements after this date. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329, 86 FR 26213 The College was required to post the Student Quarterly Report to their website within 10 days of the end of the quarter in which the funds were spent. Questioned Costs: $0 Context: During the audit, it was noted that the College did not continue to update their website with the HEERF reporting requirements for the student grants though they made disbursements through May 2022. Cause: Turnover in staffing. There were multiple rounds of HEERF funding released, each with different requirements, which led to a gap in understanding of the requirements of the HEERF reporting. Effect: The College was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that the College complete the HEERF quarterly reporting and make this available on their website until they no longer need to based on compliance requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.