Audit 300295

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$11.95M
Findings
4
Programs
17
Organization: Hagerstown Community College (MD)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
389281 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
389282 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
965723 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
965724 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
Q7K8PNLA8WP1 David Bittorf Auditee
2405002266 Sean Walker Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1: Basis of Presentation 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursements. Pass through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The College has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Hagerstown Community College (the College) for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, change in net position or cash flows of the College.
Title: Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursements. Pass through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The College has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. A. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursements. B. Pass through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. C. The College has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 3: Direct Loan Programs 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursements. Pass through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The College has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During the year ended June 30, 2023, the College processed the following amount of new loans under the Federal Direct Lending Program. Since this program is administered by outside financial institutions, new loans made during the fiscal year relating to this program are considered current year expenditures in the schedule. CFDA Number Program Name Loan Expenditures 84.268 Federal Direct Lending $4,695,510
Title: Note 4: Matching 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursements. Pass through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The College has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Colleges participating in the Work-Study Program and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program normally are required to provide an institutional share under the program. However, the College qualified for and was granted a waiver of the institutional share requirements under 34 CFR 675.26D of the Work-Study regulations and under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

Finding Details

Reference Number: 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program: Student Financial Aid Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268 Award Number and Period: P063P221553 and P268K231553 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023) Compliance Requirement: Special Tests – Enrollment Reporting Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria Internal Control - Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non- Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Compliance – 1. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states that: • Colleges must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) through an enrollment roster file. The college is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date. Also, the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.610, states that college must report accurately the enrollment status of all students regardless if they receive aid from the institution or not. • Colleges must have some arrangement to report student program enrollment effective date and status to NSLDS. Condition Incorrect enrollment status and effective dates were reported to NSLDS. Context The enrollment status was incorrectly reported for 1 out of 40 students. The effective date was incorrectly reported for 1 out of 40 students. Cause The College utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) as a third-party provider in order to submit student information to the NSLDS. Student enrollment status and effective dates were uploaded to NSC timely, however, monitoring of the upload through success was inconsistent. No review was completed to ensure the upload was completed and accurate in NSLDS. Effect Student enrollment status and effective dates were not reported accurately to NSLDS. Repeat Finding No Questioned Costs None Recommendation The College should evaluate their procedures and policies related to reporting status changes to NSLDS and enhance as deemed necessary to ensure that accurate information is reported to NSLDS. Views of Responsible Officials There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Reference Number: 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program: Student Financial Aid Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268 Award Number and Period: P063P221553 and P268K231553 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023) Compliance Requirement: Special Tests – Enrollment Reporting Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria Internal Control - Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non- Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Compliance – 1. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states that: • Colleges must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) through an enrollment roster file. The college is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date. Also, the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.610, states that college must report accurately the enrollment status of all students regardless if they receive aid from the institution or not. • Colleges must have some arrangement to report student program enrollment effective date and status to NSLDS. Condition Incorrect enrollment status and effective dates were reported to NSLDS. Context The enrollment status was incorrectly reported for 1 out of 40 students. The effective date was incorrectly reported for 1 out of 40 students. Cause The College utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) as a third-party provider in order to submit student information to the NSLDS. Student enrollment status and effective dates were uploaded to NSC timely, however, monitoring of the upload through success was inconsistent. No review was completed to ensure the upload was completed and accurate in NSLDS. Effect Student enrollment status and effective dates were not reported accurately to NSLDS. Repeat Finding No Questioned Costs None Recommendation The College should evaluate their procedures and policies related to reporting status changes to NSLDS and enhance as deemed necessary to ensure that accurate information is reported to NSLDS. Views of Responsible Officials There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Reference Number: 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program: Student Financial Aid Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268 Award Number and Period: P063P221553 and P268K231553 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023) Compliance Requirement: Special Tests – Enrollment Reporting Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria Internal Control - Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non- Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Compliance – 1. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states that: • Colleges must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) through an enrollment roster file. The college is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date. Also, the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.610, states that college must report accurately the enrollment status of all students regardless if they receive aid from the institution or not. • Colleges must have some arrangement to report student program enrollment effective date and status to NSLDS. Condition Incorrect enrollment status and effective dates were reported to NSLDS. Context The enrollment status was incorrectly reported for 1 out of 40 students. The effective date was incorrectly reported for 1 out of 40 students. Cause The College utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) as a third-party provider in order to submit student information to the NSLDS. Student enrollment status and effective dates were uploaded to NSC timely, however, monitoring of the upload through success was inconsistent. No review was completed to ensure the upload was completed and accurate in NSLDS. Effect Student enrollment status and effective dates were not reported accurately to NSLDS. Repeat Finding No Questioned Costs None Recommendation The College should evaluate their procedures and policies related to reporting status changes to NSLDS and enhance as deemed necessary to ensure that accurate information is reported to NSLDS. Views of Responsible Officials There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Reference Number: 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program: Student Financial Aid Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268 Award Number and Period: P063P221553 and P268K231553 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023) Compliance Requirement: Special Tests – Enrollment Reporting Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria Internal Control - Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non- Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Compliance – 1. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states that: • Colleges must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) through an enrollment roster file. The college is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date. Also, the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.610, states that college must report accurately the enrollment status of all students regardless if they receive aid from the institution or not. • Colleges must have some arrangement to report student program enrollment effective date and status to NSLDS. Condition Incorrect enrollment status and effective dates were reported to NSLDS. Context The enrollment status was incorrectly reported for 1 out of 40 students. The effective date was incorrectly reported for 1 out of 40 students. Cause The College utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) as a third-party provider in order to submit student information to the NSLDS. Student enrollment status and effective dates were uploaded to NSC timely, however, monitoring of the upload through success was inconsistent. No review was completed to ensure the upload was completed and accurate in NSLDS. Effect Student enrollment status and effective dates were not reported accurately to NSLDS. Repeat Finding No Questioned Costs None Recommendation The College should evaluate their procedures and policies related to reporting status changes to NSLDS and enhance as deemed necessary to ensure that accurate information is reported to NSLDS. Views of Responsible Officials There is no disagreement with the audit finding.