Audit 295035

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$12.98M
Findings
2
Programs
8
Organization: Hiram College (OH)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-14
Auditor: Forvis LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
376015 2023-001 - - L
952457 2023-001 - - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $5.13M Yes 0
81.041 State Energy Program $2.88M - 0
84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program $2.50M Yes 0
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $1.63M Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $346,079 Yes 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $270,188 Yes 1
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $190,959 Yes 0
47.076 Education and Human Resources $33,757 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
V8HZGBWUKGA5 Jacalyn Kovach Auditee
3305695106 Adam Smith Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 3 Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Hiram College (College) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The accompanying notes are an integral part of this Schedule. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 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. Expenditures reported on 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The federal loan program listed subsequently is administered directly by the College and balances and transactions relating to this program are included in the College’s consolidated financial statements. Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. There were no loans made during the year. The balance of loans outstanding at June 30, 2023, consists of: 84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program $2,265,650
Title: 4 Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Hiram College (College) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The accompanying notes are an integral part of this Schedule. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 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. Expenditures reported on 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The amount considered expended for the Ohio Energy Loan on the Schedule equals the beginning balance of the loan as there were no new loans made or received during the year. The College is currently paying the loan back and at June 30, 2023, the balance of the loan is $2,527,850.

Finding Details

Information on the Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund ALN: 84.425F Criteria or Specific Requirement: The institution is responsible for posting institutional and student reports quarterly as well as filing an annual report in an accurate and timely manner (2 CFR Section 200.329(c)(1)). Condition: The institutional and student reports were not submitted timely and/or were not completed in accordance with HEERF reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None- nonmonetary finding. Context: Based on testing all reports due during the period, all institutional reports were filed late and were not completed fully and accurately with the requirements. Effect: Due to misinterpreting reporting requirements and certain personnel changes, the College did not submit quarterly reports timely and accurately. Cause: The College misinterpreted the reporting requirements related to Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds as well as experienced staff turnover that led to the incompleteness and inaccuracies. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable – N/A Recommendations: We recommend the College review all instructions issued by the United States Department of Education related to Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund reporting requirements to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and make any adjustments as needed. Views of responsible officials: Management will make necessary revisions to precious reporting. Management will complete and file all past due quarterly and annual a reports accurately and in compliance with all HEERF reporting requirements.
Information on the Federal Program: Education Stabilization Fund, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund ALN: 84.425F Criteria or Specific Requirement: The institution is responsible for posting institutional and student reports quarterly as well as filing an annual report in an accurate and timely manner (2 CFR Section 200.329(c)(1)). Condition: The institutional and student reports were not submitted timely and/or were not completed in accordance with HEERF reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None- nonmonetary finding. Context: Based on testing all reports due during the period, all institutional reports were filed late and were not completed fully and accurately with the requirements. Effect: Due to misinterpreting reporting requirements and certain personnel changes, the College did not submit quarterly reports timely and accurately. Cause: The College misinterpreted the reporting requirements related to Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds as well as experienced staff turnover that led to the incompleteness and inaccuracies. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable – N/A Recommendations: We recommend the College review all instructions issued by the United States Department of Education related to Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund reporting requirements to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and make any adjustments as needed. Views of responsible officials: Management will make necessary revisions to precious reporting. Management will complete and file all past due quarterly and annual a reports accurately and in compliance with all HEERF reporting requirements.