Audit 297913

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$23.23M
Findings
18
Programs
17
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-26
Auditor: Moss Adams LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
384805 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
384806 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
384807 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
384808 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
384809 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
384810 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
384811 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
384812 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
384813 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961247 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961248 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961249 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961250 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961251 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961252 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961253 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961254 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
961255 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Contacts

Name Title Type
UK5GQC1GVNZ4 Sherry Wangenheim Auditee
4154583726 Kinman Tong Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Student financial aid expenditures Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures or federal awards (“Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Dominican University of California (“Dominican”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 Dominican, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Dominican. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Dominican is not utilizing the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate offered by Uniform Guidance as it already has a negotiated indirect rate. Dominican recognizes expenditures for federal student financial aid programs as they are incurred. Student financial aid program expenditures include payments to students, and each program’s administrative allowance, and excludes amounts representing cost sharing or matching. No administrative allowances were claimed in fiscal year 2023.
Title: Federal student loan programs Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures or federal awards (“Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Dominican University of California (“Dominican”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 Dominican, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Dominican. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Dominican is not utilizing the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate offered by Uniform Guidance as it already has a negotiated indirect rate. The federal student loan programs listed subsequently are administered directly by Dominican, and balances and transactions relating to these programs are included in Dominican’s financial statements. The balance of loans outstanding (net) at June 30, 2023 is presented below: Federal Perkins loan program (ALN 84.038) $ 2 84,192 Nursing Student (ALN 93.364) $ 5 ,750

Finding Details

Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.
Criteria: Pursuant to OMB 1845-0030, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (P.L. 110-315) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA). It requires participating Title IV institutions to apply for funds and report expenditures for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and the Federal Work- Study (FWS) Programs on an annual basis. The data submitted electronically in the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) is used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine the institution’s funding need for the award year and monitor program effectiveness and accountability of fund expenditures. The data is used in conjunction with institutional program reviews to assess the administrative capability and compliance of the applicant. There are no other resources for collecting this data. The HEA requires that if an institution anticipates not using all of its allocated fund for the FWS, and FSEOG programs by the end of an award year, it must specify the anticipated remaining unused amount to the Secretary, who reduces the institution’s allocation accordingly. The changes to the version of the FISAP are to update the deadline and awards year references, incorporate new data fields added to capture cumulative service cancellation reimbursement activity beginning in the 2019-20 award year under the Perkins Loan Program. The latest form for Fiscal Operations Report for 2022-2023 and Application to Participate 2024-2025 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form expires March 31, 2025. The FISAP is submitted annually to receive funds for the campus-based programs. Condition/Context: Key line items required in the FISAP contain critical information that should be reported completely and accurately through the award year. We noted that the FISAP submitted on September 29, 2023 reported tuition and fees for the award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for undergraduate and graduate students was $71,241,967 but should have been $69,898,134. Effect: Reported amounts of tuition and fees were not accurate. Cause: There were issues within the Office of Financial Aid under the leadership of a new Managing Director of Student Financial Aid regarding the reporting process. Key line items reported were derived from the Office of Financial Aid, but not reconciled to align with the Business Service Office and with the requirements of the applicable reporting regulations. Repeat finding: Yes-2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure all key line items within the FISAP are reconciled timely between the Office of Financial Aid and the Business Service Office and the aligned reporting match what is reflected on the FISAP. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the recommendation. Regarding the repeat condition of the total number of undergraduate and graduate students, it was partially corrected as the presentation of 1,219 was correct for undergraduate and the total number of enrolled undergraduate and graduate was 1,818, however the supporting data was not. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Service Office have documented the process and data source to obtain accurate data for reporting purposes. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023. Regarding the repeat condition of the tuition and fees reporting, the Business Service Office has documented the reconciling process and data source to ensure accurate reporting. The corrected undergraduate and graduate student’s tuition and fees should be $69,898,134. This will be corrected moving forward and reflected in the revised reporting of FISAP on December 15, 2023.