Audit 298113

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.94M
Findings
8
Programs
8
Organization: Morris Brown College (GA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-26
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
385023 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
385024 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
385025 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
385026 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
961465 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
961466 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
961467 2023-006 Material Weakness - N
961468 2023-006 Material Weakness - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
W6X2V48LS4R4 Shermanetta Carter Auditee
4044586085 Greg Griffin, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Morris Brown College (College) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If the College is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS, NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, FEDERAL INSURANCE, LOANS, AND LOAN GUARANTEES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Morris Brown College (College) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If the College is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate The College did not provide any federal funds to subrecipients nor did they receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance, loans, or loan guarantees.

Finding Details

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not sufficiently comply with all the requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The College has not: • completed a written information security program • sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats • implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning • implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews • sufficiently implemented an incident response plan • sufficiently implemented employee training • provided a written, annual report to the board Cause: The College has been searching for an external company to assist with addressing and documenting compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The College has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not sufficiently comply with all the requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The College has not: • completed a written information security program • sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats • implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning • implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews • sufficiently implemented an incident response plan • sufficiently implemented employee training • provided a written, annual report to the board Cause: The College has been searching for an external company to assist with addressing and documenting compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The College has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not sufficiently comply with all the requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The College has not: • completed a written information security program • sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats • implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning • implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews • sufficiently implemented an incident response plan • sufficiently implemented employee training • provided a written, annual report to the board Cause: The College has been searching for an external company to assist with addressing and documenting compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The College has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not sufficiently comply with all the requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The College has not: • completed a written information security program • sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats • implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning • implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews • sufficiently implemented an incident response plan • sufficiently implemented employee training • provided a written, annual report to the board Cause: The College has been searching for an external company to assist with addressing and documenting compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The College has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not sufficiently comply with all the requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The College has not: • completed a written information security program • sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats • implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning • implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews • sufficiently implemented an incident response plan • sufficiently implemented employee training • provided a written, annual report to the board Cause: The College has been searching for an external company to assist with addressing and documenting compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The College has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not sufficiently comply with all the requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The College has not: • completed a written information security program • sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats • implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning • implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews • sufficiently implemented an incident response plan • sufficiently implemented employee training • provided a written, annual report to the board Cause: The College has been searching for an external company to assist with addressing and documenting compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The College has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not sufficiently comply with all the requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The College has not: • completed a written information security program • sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats • implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning • implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews • sufficiently implemented an incident response plan • sufficiently implemented employee training • provided a written, annual report to the board Cause: The College has been searching for an external company to assist with addressing and documenting compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The College has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not sufficiently comply with all the requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The College has not: • completed a written information security program • sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats • implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning • implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews • sufficiently implemented an incident response plan • sufficiently implemented employee training • provided a written, annual report to the board Cause: The College has been searching for an external company to assist with addressing and documenting compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The College has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.