Audit 301916

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$3.55M
Findings
36
Programs
5
Organization: Bethany Lutheran College, Inc. (MN)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-04-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
391385 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
391386 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
391387 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
391388 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
391389 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
391390 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
391391 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
391392 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
391393 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
391394 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
391395 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - N
391396 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - N
391397 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - N
391398 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
391399 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
391400 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
391401 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
391402 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
967827 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
967828 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
967829 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
967830 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
967831 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
967832 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
967833 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
967834 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
967835 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
967836 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - E
967837 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - N
967838 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - N
967839 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - N
967840 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
967841 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
967842 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
967843 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N
967844 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $2.50M Yes 3
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $811,317 Yes 3
84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program $164,622 Yes 4
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $36,806 Yes 4
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $32,667 Yes 4

Contacts

Name Title Type
M9RHPYRK2YF9 Daniel Mundahl Auditee
5073447739 Chad Lassen 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 Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Bethany Lutheran College 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 awards activity of Bethany Lutheran College, Inc., 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Bethany Lutheran College, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Bethany Lutheran College, Inc.
Title: FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM 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 Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Bethany Lutheran College has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Federal Perkins Loan Program (ALN 84.038) is administered directly by Bethany Lutheran College, Inc., and balances and transactions relating to this program are included in Bethany Lutheran College, Inc.’s basic financial statements. Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year and loans made during the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. Federal Perkins loans outstanding at June 30, 2023, totaled $122,466.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: No documentation of review as it relates to Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Condition: During testing we noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Cause: Management could incorrectly have amounts of their Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins at year-end. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements a formalized yearly reconciliation of Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: No documentation of review as it relates to Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Condition: During testing we noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Cause: Management could incorrectly have amounts of their Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins at year-end. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements a formalized yearly reconciliation of Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: No documentation of review as it relates to Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Condition: During testing we noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Cause: Management could incorrectly have amounts of their Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins at year-end. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements a formalized yearly reconciliation of Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective date. In addition, regulations require that an institution make necessary corrections and return the records within 10 days for any roster files that don’t pass the NSLDS enrollment reporting edits. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 out of the 9 students tested where the student was not reported in a timely manner after the school determined the students change in status. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Updates to NSLDS were not completed in a timely manner. Cause: The College did not have a process in place to ensure the student who graduated or withdrew were reported timely. Effect: The College did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 673.5, students may not be under awarded need-based aid in excess of their calculated need. In addition, 34 CFR 685.203(j) states that in no case may a loan amount exceed the student’s estimated cost of attendance for the period of enrollment for which the loan is intended less the student’s estimated financial assistance for that period and in the case of Direct Subsidized Loans, the borrower’s expected family contribution for that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 2 out of 40 students tested, there was an under award of need-based aid in the amount of $2,062 as total aid paid was lower than it should have been relating to the student's total need in the 2022-23 academic year. Questioned Costs: $2,062 Context: Two students aid should have been repackaged after the College accepted their transfer credits, thus causing an under award in need-based aid. Cause: Management incorrectly awarded these students based on their transfer credits and financial need. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awards exist. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: No documentation of review as it relates to Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Condition: During testing we noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Cause: Management could incorrectly have amounts of their Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins at year-end. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements a formalized yearly reconciliation of Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: No documentation of review as it relates to Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Condition: During testing we noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Cause: Management could incorrectly have amounts of their Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins at year-end. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements a formalized yearly reconciliation of Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: No documentation of review as it relates to Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Condition: During testing we noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted there is no formalized process of Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins reconciliations. Cause: Management could incorrectly have amounts of their Federal Work Study, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Perkins at year-end. Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the College implements a formalized yearly reconciliation of Federal Work Study, Perkins, and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007 – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants 84.033 – Federal Work-Study Program 84.038 – Federal Perkins Loan Program 84.063 – Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 – Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data (16 CFR 314). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). The first element that an institution’s written information security program must address is the designation of an individual with responsibility for implementing and enforcing an institution’s written information security program. The regulations refer to this individual as the Qualified Individual. If an institution has not designated a Qualified Individual, it is not in compliance with the GLBA requirements. The Qualified Individual has ultimate responsibility and accountability for implementing and enforcing the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(a)). Provides for the information security program to be based on a risk assessment that identifies reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information (as the term customer information applies to the institution) that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of such information, and assesses the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control these risks (16 CFR 314.4(b)). Provides for the design and implementation of safeguards to control the risks the institution identifies through its risk assessment (16 CFR 314.4(c)). At a minimum, the institution’s written information security program must address the implementation of the minimum safeguards identified in 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) through (8). The eight minimum safeguards that the written information security program must address are summarized as follows: Conduct a periodic inventory of data, noting where it’s collected, stored, or transmitted and Encrypt customer information on the institution’s system and when it’s in transit. Implement multi-factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution’s system. Dispose of customer information securely. Maintain a log of authorized users’ activity and keep an eye out for unauthorized access. Criteria or Specific Requirement (Continued): Provides for the institution to regularly test or otherwise monitor the effectiveness of the safeguards it has implemented (16 CFR 314.4(d)). Provides for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that personnel are able to enact the information security program (16 CFR 314.4(e)(1)). Addresses how the institution will oversee its information system service providers (16 CFR 314.4(f)). Provides for the evaluation and adjustment of its information security program in light of the results of the required testing and monitoring; any material changes to its operations or business arrangements; the results of the required risk assessments; or any other circumstances that it knows or has reason to know may have a material impact the institution’s information security program (16 CFR 314.4(g)). Condition: There are missing items from the Written Information Security Program. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: These new GLBA requirements were applicable beginning on June 9, 2023, and there are a few elements missing from the WISP. Cause: There was not a formal process in place to review against all the new GLBA requirements to ensure compliance. Effect: The College’s students’ personal information could be vulnerable. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that the College review the updated GLBA requirements and ensure their WISP includes all required elements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.