Audit 301276

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$21.69M
Findings
4
Programs
15
Organization: Saint Francis University (PA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
390522 2023-001 - - L
390523 2023-001 - - L
966964 2023-001 - - L
966965 2023-001 - - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
LBCNAREKWMY9 Tom Fritz Auditee
8144723262 Susan Maloney Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 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 reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule, if any, represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Saint Francis University (the University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some of the amounts presented in this Schedule may differ from amounts presented in or used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the University, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the University.
Title: Federal Student 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 reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule, if any, represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The total loans granted under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program, which were not made by the University but were received by its students were approximately $15,942,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023. The Federal Perkins Loan Program is administered directly by the University, and balances and transactions relating to this program are included in the University's consolidated financial statements. Federal Perkins Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year and loans made during the year of $1,068,837, are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. Federal Perkins loans outstanding at June 30, 2023 totaled $653,101.

Finding Details

Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study Program Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not Applicable Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033 Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Criteria: Title IV regulations require the University to annually prepare and submit a Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP). The amounts input into the FISAP are required to be supported with appropriate documentation. Condition: The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Federal Work Study Program sections of the FISAP (Part VI), contained several inputs that could not be reconciled to underlying supporting documentation. Cause: Turnover in the financial aid office contributed to the University not being able to provide proper documentation for the filed FISAP report. Effect: The University was not able to support information reported on the FISAP with underlying supporting documentation. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs associated with this finding. Recommendation: The University should enhance its procedures for preparing the FISAP to ensure the correct information is reported and supporting documentation is retained. Views of Responsible Officials: The University acknowledges and concurs with the finding. The University will improve efforts over the FISAP reporting requirements and retain supporting documentation.
Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study Program Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not Applicable Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033 Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Criteria: Title IV regulations require the University to annually prepare and submit a Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP). The amounts input into the FISAP are required to be supported with appropriate documentation. Condition: The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Federal Work Study Program sections of the FISAP (Part VI), contained several inputs that could not be reconciled to underlying supporting documentation. Cause: Turnover in the financial aid office contributed to the University not being able to provide proper documentation for the filed FISAP report. Effect: The University was not able to support information reported on the FISAP with underlying supporting documentation. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs associated with this finding. Recommendation: The University should enhance its procedures for preparing the FISAP to ensure the correct information is reported and supporting documentation is retained. Views of Responsible Officials: The University acknowledges and concurs with the finding. The University will improve efforts over the FISAP reporting requirements and retain supporting documentation.
Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study Program Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not Applicable Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033 Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Criteria: Title IV regulations require the University to annually prepare and submit a Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP). The amounts input into the FISAP are required to be supported with appropriate documentation. Condition: The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Federal Work Study Program sections of the FISAP (Part VI), contained several inputs that could not be reconciled to underlying supporting documentation. Cause: Turnover in the financial aid office contributed to the University not being able to provide proper documentation for the filed FISAP report. Effect: The University was not able to support information reported on the FISAP with underlying supporting documentation. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs associated with this finding. Recommendation: The University should enhance its procedures for preparing the FISAP to ensure the correct information is reported and supporting documentation is retained. Views of Responsible Officials: The University acknowledges and concurs with the finding. The University will improve efforts over the FISAP reporting requirements and retain supporting documentation.
Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study Program Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not Applicable Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033 Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Criteria: Title IV regulations require the University to annually prepare and submit a Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP). The amounts input into the FISAP are required to be supported with appropriate documentation. Condition: The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Federal Work Study Program sections of the FISAP (Part VI), contained several inputs that could not be reconciled to underlying supporting documentation. Cause: Turnover in the financial aid office contributed to the University not being able to provide proper documentation for the filed FISAP report. Effect: The University was not able to support information reported on the FISAP with underlying supporting documentation. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs associated with this finding. Recommendation: The University should enhance its procedures for preparing the FISAP to ensure the correct information is reported and supporting documentation is retained. Views of Responsible Officials: The University acknowledges and concurs with the finding. The University will improve efforts over the FISAP reporting requirements and retain supporting documentation.