Audit 30293

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$27.59M
Findings
6
Programs
17
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-02-12

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
38387 2022-010 Material Weakness Yes N
38388 2022-010 Material Weakness Yes N
38389 2022-010 Material Weakness Yes N
614829 2022-010 Material Weakness Yes N
614830 2022-010 Material Weakness Yes N
614831 2022-010 Material Weakness Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $13.08M Yes 0
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $8.47M Yes 1
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $3.24M - 0
84.042 Trio_student Support Services $701,880 - 0
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $462,349 - 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $461,942 Yes 1
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $261,006 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $244,746 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $95,135 Yes 1
47.076 Education and Human Resources $75,432 - 0
20.513 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities $52,900 - 0
93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training $24,506 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $19,854 - 0
17.258 Wia Adult Program $6,246 - 0
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $4,564 - 0
64.027 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance $325 - 0
43.008 Education $265 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
MNM8WLBH5DZ5 Cynthia Anthony Auditee
2059296307 Jeri Groce Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: 1.BASIS OF PRESENTATIONThe accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Lawson State Community College (the College) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-010 ? Special Tests and Provisions: Withdrawal Testing (Material Weakness and Noncompliance) ? Repeat Finding Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: 34 CFR part 668 establishes rules governing the student withdrawal process including the determination of the amount of unearned financial aid, calculation of earned Title IV assistance and return of unearned Title IV aid within 45 days. Condition: We selected a sample of 10 students who withdrew and were receiving financial aid. Of the 10 students tested, there were seven students with exceptions related to the return of Title IV process. Cause: The College did not return the correct amount of aid earned and/or did not return the aid within 45 days, as required. Effect: The College returned the incorrect amount of financial aid and/or did not return financial aid timely. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the withdrawal process, especially the return of Title IV process, to accurately to ensure compliance with withdrawal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management?s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2022-010 ? Special Tests and Provisions: Withdrawal Testing (Material Weakness and Noncompliance) ? Repeat Finding Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: 34 CFR part 668 establishes rules governing the student withdrawal process including the determination of the amount of unearned financial aid, calculation of earned Title IV assistance and return of unearned Title IV aid within 45 days. Condition: We selected a sample of 10 students who withdrew and were receiving financial aid. Of the 10 students tested, there were seven students with exceptions related to the return of Title IV process. Cause: The College did not return the correct amount of aid earned and/or did not return the aid within 45 days, as required. Effect: The College returned the incorrect amount of financial aid and/or did not return financial aid timely. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the withdrawal process, especially the return of Title IV process, to accurately to ensure compliance with withdrawal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management?s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2022-010 ? Special Tests and Provisions: Withdrawal Testing (Material Weakness and Noncompliance) ? Repeat Finding Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: 34 CFR part 668 establishes rules governing the student withdrawal process including the determination of the amount of unearned financial aid, calculation of earned Title IV assistance and return of unearned Title IV aid within 45 days. Condition: We selected a sample of 10 students who withdrew and were receiving financial aid. Of the 10 students tested, there were seven students with exceptions related to the return of Title IV process. Cause: The College did not return the correct amount of aid earned and/or did not return the aid within 45 days, as required. Effect: The College returned the incorrect amount of financial aid and/or did not return financial aid timely. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the withdrawal process, especially the return of Title IV process, to accurately to ensure compliance with withdrawal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management?s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2022-010 ? Special Tests and Provisions: Withdrawal Testing (Material Weakness and Noncompliance) ? Repeat Finding Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: 34 CFR part 668 establishes rules governing the student withdrawal process including the determination of the amount of unearned financial aid, calculation of earned Title IV assistance and return of unearned Title IV aid within 45 days. Condition: We selected a sample of 10 students who withdrew and were receiving financial aid. Of the 10 students tested, there were seven students with exceptions related to the return of Title IV process. Cause: The College did not return the correct amount of aid earned and/or did not return the aid within 45 days, as required. Effect: The College returned the incorrect amount of financial aid and/or did not return financial aid timely. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the withdrawal process, especially the return of Title IV process, to accurately to ensure compliance with withdrawal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management?s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2022-010 ? Special Tests and Provisions: Withdrawal Testing (Material Weakness and Noncompliance) ? Repeat Finding Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: 34 CFR part 668 establishes rules governing the student withdrawal process including the determination of the amount of unearned financial aid, calculation of earned Title IV assistance and return of unearned Title IV aid within 45 days. Condition: We selected a sample of 10 students who withdrew and were receiving financial aid. Of the 10 students tested, there were seven students with exceptions related to the return of Title IV process. Cause: The College did not return the correct amount of aid earned and/or did not return the aid within 45 days, as required. Effect: The College returned the incorrect amount of financial aid and/or did not return financial aid timely. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the withdrawal process, especially the return of Title IV process, to accurately to ensure compliance with withdrawal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management?s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2022-010 ? Special Tests and Provisions: Withdrawal Testing (Material Weakness and Noncompliance) ? Repeat Finding Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: 34 CFR part 668 establishes rules governing the student withdrawal process including the determination of the amount of unearned financial aid, calculation of earned Title IV assistance and return of unearned Title IV aid within 45 days. Condition: We selected a sample of 10 students who withdrew and were receiving financial aid. Of the 10 students tested, there were seven students with exceptions related to the return of Title IV process. Cause: The College did not return the correct amount of aid earned and/or did not return the aid within 45 days, as required. Effect: The College returned the incorrect amount of financial aid and/or did not return financial aid timely. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the withdrawal process, especially the return of Title IV process, to accurately to ensure compliance with withdrawal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management?s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.