Audit 296487

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$23.66M
Findings
12
Programs
25
Organization: Southern Oregon University (OR)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-21

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
382907 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
382908 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
382909 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - N
382910 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
382911 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
382912 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - N
959349 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
959350 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
959351 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - N
959352 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
959353 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
959354 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

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GL1WH5BDCN74 Agnes Maina Auditee
5415526594 Bryan Simkanich Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Southern Oregon University under programs of the federal government of the year ended June 30, 2023. 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 Southern Oregon University, it is not intended to and does not present the financial positon, changes in net position, or cash flows of Southern Oregon University. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 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 for all awards. Under these principles, 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Southern Oregon University has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Special Tests – Enrollment Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Number: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) (OMB No. 1845-0035) (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions must review, update, and verify student enrollment statuses, program information, and effective dates that appear on the Enrollment Reporting Roster file or on the Enrollment Maintenance page of the NSLDS Professional Access (NSLDSFAP) website. There are two categories of enrollment information; “Campus Level” and “Program Level,” both of which need to be reported accurately and have separate record types. The NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide provides the requirements and guidance for reporting enrollment details using the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Process. Institutions must report enrollment changes within 30 days; however, if a roster file is expected within 60 days, you may provide the updated data on that roster file. The University must also have an adequate process to internally review submissions to either the third-party servicer or directly to NSLDS. Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing of the Direct Loan and Pell Grant programs, we selected a sample of 40 student enrollment changes to test for timeliness and accurate reporting of student status changes to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Our testing resulted in the following items of noncompliance. 1. 1 individual student where a student's campus-level enrollment status was not correctly reported to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309 (b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 2. 7 individual students where a student's campus-level enrollment effective date was not correctly reported to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309 (b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 3. 34 instances where a student’s enrollment status change was not reported timely to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309(b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 4. 1 instance where a student’s program-level enrollment effective date did not match the institutions records. 34 CFR 685.309(b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) Questioned costs: N/A Context: Out of a sample of 40 enrollment changes selected for testing for the requirement noted above, we noted 40 students with exceptions as described above. 5 students had multiple instances of noncompliance. Cause: The University was unaware of the errors which were caused by the transmission of data between there student information system and the third-party servicer. Effect: The NSLDS system could not be updated accurately or timely with student enrollment information. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures regarding enrollment reporting including additional monitoring over the third-party service provider to ensure that reporting is completed accurately and timely. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – 240 Day Checks Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Numbers: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program. Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: As outlined under 34 CFR 668.164(l), an institution must have a process that ensures SFA funds are never escheated to a state, revert to the institution, or revert to any other third party. Additionally, if a check sent to a student or parent is not returned to the institution and is not cashed, the institution must return the funds to the Secretary no later than 240 days after the date it issued the check. Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing of outstanding SFA checks, we identified nine checks outstanding that had not been returned to the Department of Education within 240 days. Questioned costs: Federal Pell Grant - $2,691; Federal Direct Student Loans - $3. Context: Out of our population and sample of nine outstanding SFA checks, we noted all nine had the exception described above. Cause: The University had been under the impression that Pell checks may go stale dated and escheat to the state as unclaimed until an internal auditor informed the School that all Title IV aid is to be returned to the DOE and not allowed to escheat, including the Federal Pell Grant. After the internal audit, it was identified that two of the checks were Direct Loans and not Pell. Effect: The University did not return all SFA funds timely. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures regarding stale-dated check escheatment to ensure that the funds are returned to the appropriate program within 240 days from the date of issue. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – Using a Servicer or Financial Institution to Deliver Title IV Credit Balances to a Card or Other Access Device Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Numbers: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: An institution must provide to Department of Education an up-todate URL for the contract for publication in a centralized database accessible to the public. Unless the school has a Tier Two arrangement under the threshold, the URL must also include the contract data described in the paragraph above (34 CFR 668.164(e)(2)(viii); 668.164(f)(4)(iii)(B); 668.164(f)(4)(v)). Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing the University could not provide support that an up-to-date contract establishing their tier two arrangement was provided to the Department of Education. Questioned costs: N/A Context: The University did not meet the compliance requirement to report the contract and contract components to the Department of Education. Cause: The University was not aware of the requirement and previously personal did not retain applicable support, if completed. Effect: The Department of Education was not provided required information regarding the contract. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures to ensure required contracts and contract components are provided to the Department of education when required. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – Enrollment Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Number: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) (OMB No. 1845-0035) (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions must review, update, and verify student enrollment statuses, program information, and effective dates that appear on the Enrollment Reporting Roster file or on the Enrollment Maintenance page of the NSLDS Professional Access (NSLDSFAP) website. There are two categories of enrollment information; “Campus Level” and “Program Level,” both of which need to be reported accurately and have separate record types. The NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide provides the requirements and guidance for reporting enrollment details using the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Process. Institutions must report enrollment changes within 30 days; however, if a roster file is expected within 60 days, you may provide the updated data on that roster file. The University must also have an adequate process to internally review submissions to either the third-party servicer or directly to NSLDS. Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing of the Direct Loan and Pell Grant programs, we selected a sample of 40 student enrollment changes to test for timeliness and accurate reporting of student status changes to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Our testing resulted in the following items of noncompliance. 1. 1 individual student where a student's campus-level enrollment status was not correctly reported to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309 (b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 2. 7 individual students where a student's campus-level enrollment effective date was not correctly reported to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309 (b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 3. 34 instances where a student’s enrollment status change was not reported timely to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309(b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 4. 1 instance where a student’s program-level enrollment effective date did not match the institutions records. 34 CFR 685.309(b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) Questioned costs: N/A Context: Out of a sample of 40 enrollment changes selected for testing for the requirement noted above, we noted 40 students with exceptions as described above. 5 students had multiple instances of noncompliance. Cause: The University was unaware of the errors which were caused by the transmission of data between there student information system and the third-party servicer. Effect: The NSLDS system could not be updated accurately or timely with student enrollment information. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures regarding enrollment reporting including additional monitoring over the third-party service provider to ensure that reporting is completed accurately and timely. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – 240 Day Checks Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Numbers: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program. Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: As outlined under 34 CFR 668.164(l), an institution must have a process that ensures SFA funds are never escheated to a state, revert to the institution, or revert to any other third party. Additionally, if a check sent to a student or parent is not returned to the institution and is not cashed, the institution must return the funds to the Secretary no later than 240 days after the date it issued the check. Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing of outstanding SFA checks, we identified nine checks outstanding that had not been returned to the Department of Education within 240 days. Questioned costs: Federal Pell Grant - $2,691; Federal Direct Student Loans - $3. Context: Out of our population and sample of nine outstanding SFA checks, we noted all nine had the exception described above. Cause: The University had been under the impression that Pell checks may go stale dated and escheat to the state as unclaimed until an internal auditor informed the School that all Title IV aid is to be returned to the DOE and not allowed to escheat, including the Federal Pell Grant. After the internal audit, it was identified that two of the checks were Direct Loans and not Pell. Effect: The University did not return all SFA funds timely. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures regarding stale-dated check escheatment to ensure that the funds are returned to the appropriate program within 240 days from the date of issue. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – Using a Servicer or Financial Institution to Deliver Title IV Credit Balances to a Card or Other Access Device Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Numbers: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: An institution must provide to Department of Education an up-todate URL for the contract for publication in a centralized database accessible to the public. Unless the school has a Tier Two arrangement under the threshold, the URL must also include the contract data described in the paragraph above (34 CFR 668.164(e)(2)(viii); 668.164(f)(4)(iii)(B); 668.164(f)(4)(v)). Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing the University could not provide support that an up-to-date contract establishing their tier two arrangement was provided to the Department of Education. Questioned costs: N/A Context: The University did not meet the compliance requirement to report the contract and contract components to the Department of Education. Cause: The University was not aware of the requirement and previously personal did not retain applicable support, if completed. Effect: The Department of Education was not provided required information regarding the contract. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures to ensure required contracts and contract components are provided to the Department of education when required. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – Enrollment Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Number: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) (OMB No. 1845-0035) (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions must review, update, and verify student enrollment statuses, program information, and effective dates that appear on the Enrollment Reporting Roster file or on the Enrollment Maintenance page of the NSLDS Professional Access (NSLDSFAP) website. There are two categories of enrollment information; “Campus Level” and “Program Level,” both of which need to be reported accurately and have separate record types. The NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide provides the requirements and guidance for reporting enrollment details using the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Process. Institutions must report enrollment changes within 30 days; however, if a roster file is expected within 60 days, you may provide the updated data on that roster file. The University must also have an adequate process to internally review submissions to either the third-party servicer or directly to NSLDS. Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing of the Direct Loan and Pell Grant programs, we selected a sample of 40 student enrollment changes to test for timeliness and accurate reporting of student status changes to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Our testing resulted in the following items of noncompliance. 1. 1 individual student where a student's campus-level enrollment status was not correctly reported to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309 (b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 2. 7 individual students where a student's campus-level enrollment effective date was not correctly reported to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309 (b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 3. 34 instances where a student’s enrollment status change was not reported timely to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309(b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 4. 1 instance where a student’s program-level enrollment effective date did not match the institutions records. 34 CFR 685.309(b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) Questioned costs: N/A Context: Out of a sample of 40 enrollment changes selected for testing for the requirement noted above, we noted 40 students with exceptions as described above. 5 students had multiple instances of noncompliance. Cause: The University was unaware of the errors which were caused by the transmission of data between there student information system and the third-party servicer. Effect: The NSLDS system could not be updated accurately or timely with student enrollment information. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures regarding enrollment reporting including additional monitoring over the third-party service provider to ensure that reporting is completed accurately and timely. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – 240 Day Checks Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Numbers: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program. Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: As outlined under 34 CFR 668.164(l), an institution must have a process that ensures SFA funds are never escheated to a state, revert to the institution, or revert to any other third party. Additionally, if a check sent to a student or parent is not returned to the institution and is not cashed, the institution must return the funds to the Secretary no later than 240 days after the date it issued the check. Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing of outstanding SFA checks, we identified nine checks outstanding that had not been returned to the Department of Education within 240 days. Questioned costs: Federal Pell Grant - $2,691; Federal Direct Student Loans - $3. Context: Out of our population and sample of nine outstanding SFA checks, we noted all nine had the exception described above. Cause: The University had been under the impression that Pell checks may go stale dated and escheat to the state as unclaimed until an internal auditor informed the School that all Title IV aid is to be returned to the DOE and not allowed to escheat, including the Federal Pell Grant. After the internal audit, it was identified that two of the checks were Direct Loans and not Pell. Effect: The University did not return all SFA funds timely. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures regarding stale-dated check escheatment to ensure that the funds are returned to the appropriate program within 240 days from the date of issue. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – Using a Servicer or Financial Institution to Deliver Title IV Credit Balances to a Card or Other Access Device Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Numbers: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: An institution must provide to Department of Education an up-todate URL for the contract for publication in a centralized database accessible to the public. Unless the school has a Tier Two arrangement under the threshold, the URL must also include the contract data described in the paragraph above (34 CFR 668.164(e)(2)(viii); 668.164(f)(4)(iii)(B); 668.164(f)(4)(v)). Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing the University could not provide support that an up-to-date contract establishing their tier two arrangement was provided to the Department of Education. Questioned costs: N/A Context: The University did not meet the compliance requirement to report the contract and contract components to the Department of Education. Cause: The University was not aware of the requirement and previously personal did not retain applicable support, if completed. Effect: The Department of Education was not provided required information regarding the contract. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures to ensure required contracts and contract components are provided to the Department of education when required. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – Enrollment Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Number: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) (OMB No. 1845-0035) (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions must review, update, and verify student enrollment statuses, program information, and effective dates that appear on the Enrollment Reporting Roster file or on the Enrollment Maintenance page of the NSLDS Professional Access (NSLDSFAP) website. There are two categories of enrollment information; “Campus Level” and “Program Level,” both of which need to be reported accurately and have separate record types. The NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide provides the requirements and guidance for reporting enrollment details using the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Process. Institutions must report enrollment changes within 30 days; however, if a roster file is expected within 60 days, you may provide the updated data on that roster file. The University must also have an adequate process to internally review submissions to either the third-party servicer or directly to NSLDS. Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing of the Direct Loan and Pell Grant programs, we selected a sample of 40 student enrollment changes to test for timeliness and accurate reporting of student status changes to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Our testing resulted in the following items of noncompliance. 1. 1 individual student where a student's campus-level enrollment status was not correctly reported to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309 (b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 2. 7 individual students where a student's campus-level enrollment effective date was not correctly reported to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309 (b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 3. 34 instances where a student’s enrollment status change was not reported timely to NSLDS. 34 CFR 685.309(b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) 4. 1 instance where a student’s program-level enrollment effective date did not match the institutions records. 34 CFR 685.309(b)(1) and 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) Questioned costs: N/A Context: Out of a sample of 40 enrollment changes selected for testing for the requirement noted above, we noted 40 students with exceptions as described above. 5 students had multiple instances of noncompliance. Cause: The University was unaware of the errors which were caused by the transmission of data between there student information system and the third-party servicer. Effect: The NSLDS system could not be updated accurately or timely with student enrollment information. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures regarding enrollment reporting including additional monitoring over the third-party service provider to ensure that reporting is completed accurately and timely. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – 240 Day Checks Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Numbers: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program. Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: As outlined under 34 CFR 668.164(l), an institution must have a process that ensures SFA funds are never escheated to a state, revert to the institution, or revert to any other third party. Additionally, if a check sent to a student or parent is not returned to the institution and is not cashed, the institution must return the funds to the Secretary no later than 240 days after the date it issued the check. Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing of outstanding SFA checks, we identified nine checks outstanding that had not been returned to the Department of Education within 240 days. Questioned costs: Federal Pell Grant - $2,691; Federal Direct Student Loans - $3. Context: Out of our population and sample of nine outstanding SFA checks, we noted all nine had the exception described above. Cause: The University had been under the impression that Pell checks may go stale dated and escheat to the state as unclaimed until an internal auditor informed the School that all Title IV aid is to be returned to the DOE and not allowed to escheat, including the Federal Pell Grant. After the internal audit, it was identified that two of the checks were Direct Loans and not Pell. Effect: The University did not return all SFA funds timely. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures regarding stale-dated check escheatment to ensure that the funds are returned to the appropriate program within 240 days from the date of issue. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.
Special Tests – Using a Servicer or Financial Institution to Deliver Title IV Credit Balances to a Card or Other Access Device Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ASSISTANCE LISTING Numbers: 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P220362, 2023 AND P268K230362, 2023 Award Period: June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: An institution must provide to Department of Education an up-todate URL for the contract for publication in a centralized database accessible to the public. Unless the school has a Tier Two arrangement under the threshold, the URL must also include the contract data described in the paragraph above (34 CFR 668.164(e)(2)(viii); 668.164(f)(4)(iii)(B); 668.164(f)(4)(v)). Additionally, Institutions are required to ensure adequate internal controls over compliance are established and maintained in accordance with 2 CFR 200.303. Condition: During our testing the University could not provide support that an up-to-date contract establishing their tier two arrangement was provided to the Department of Education. Questioned costs: N/A Context: The University did not meet the compliance requirement to report the contract and contract components to the Department of Education. Cause: The University was not aware of the requirement and previously personal did not retain applicable support, if completed. Effect: The Department of Education was not provided required information regarding the contract. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University enhance its policies and procedures to ensure required contracts and contract components are provided to the Department of education when required. View of responsible official: The University agrees with the finding.