Audit 305808

FY End
2023-08-31
Total Expended
$6.42M
Findings
4
Programs
6
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-05-08
Auditor: Rbt CPAS LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
396181 2023-008 Material Weakness Yes AB
396182 2023-009 Material Weakness - L
972623 2023-008 Material Weakness Yes AB
972624 2023-009 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $2.26M - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $1.72M Yes 0
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $1.40M - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $96,792 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $46,052 - 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $38,700 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
EDWMLFDEJC44 Sean Welsh Auditee
8454345750 Donna Crowler Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The Schedule is presented using generally accepted accounting principles, as described in the College’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: INDIRECT COSTS Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the financial reports used as the source for the expenditures presented. The College did elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of the Sullivan County Community College (the “College”), under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2023. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (“Uniform Guidance”). Because the Schedule presents only a portion of the operations of the College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows for the College as a whole.
Title: MATCHING COSTS Accounting Policies: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The Schedule is presented using generally accepted accounting principles, as described in the College’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: INDIRECT COSTS Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the financial reports used as the source for the expenditures presented. The College did elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Matching costs, i.e., the College’s share of certain program costs, are not included in the reported expenditures.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The Schedule is presented using generally accepted accounting principles, as described in the College’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: INDIRECT COSTS Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the financial reports used as the source for the expenditures presented. The College did elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. No amounts were provided to subrecipients.
Title: STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The Schedule is presented using generally accepted accounting principles, as described in the College’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: INDIRECT COSTS Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the financial reports used as the source for the expenditures presented. The College did elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Federal Direct Student Loan Program (Federal Assistance Listing #84.268). During the year ended August 31, 2023, the College processed $1,395,842 of new loans under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (which includes subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans and Direct Parents’ Loans for Undergraduate Students). With respect to the Federal Direct Student Loan Program, the College is only responsible for the performance of certain administrative duties; therefore, the College’s financial statements do not include any amounts relative to these loans. The cumulative amount of total loans guaranteed and outstanding at August 31, 2023 is undeterminable.
Title: RECONCILIATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The Schedule is presented using generally accepted accounting principles, as described in the College’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: INDIRECT COSTS Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the financial reports used as the source for the expenditures presented. The College did elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. See financial statement for chart

Finding Details

Internal Control Finding 2023-008 Education Stabilization Fund 84.425 Requirements: (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (B) Allowable Costs Condition: The College could not provide evidence of approval for grant disbursements. The College disbursed amounts to students, but could not demonstrate proper approvals for these disbursements. Criteria: The College is required to implement internal controls to ensure that federal funds are utilized appropriately. Cause: The College’s internal controls and internal control documentation need improvement. Effect: The College cannot demonstrate that the grants disbursements were approved. Repeat Finding: Repeat of 2022-07 Recommendation: RBT recommends that the College develop and document detailed controls over grants. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.
Compliance and Internal Control Finding 2023-009 Education Stabilization Fund 84.425 Requirements: (L) Reporting Condition: The college did not publicly post the required quarterly student aid reports. Criteria: CARES Act requires public reporting of student aid funds disbursed. Cause: The College's knowledge and internal controls around federal requirements need improvement. Effect: The College is not in compliance with federal regulations. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding Recommendation: RBT suggests that the College develop and follow detailed controls over federal grant requirements. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.
Internal Control Finding 2023-008 Education Stabilization Fund 84.425 Requirements: (A) Activities Allowed or Unallowed and (B) Allowable Costs Condition: The College could not provide evidence of approval for grant disbursements. The College disbursed amounts to students, but could not demonstrate proper approvals for these disbursements. Criteria: The College is required to implement internal controls to ensure that federal funds are utilized appropriately. Cause: The College’s internal controls and internal control documentation need improvement. Effect: The College cannot demonstrate that the grants disbursements were approved. Repeat Finding: Repeat of 2022-07 Recommendation: RBT recommends that the College develop and document detailed controls over grants. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.
Compliance and Internal Control Finding 2023-009 Education Stabilization Fund 84.425 Requirements: (L) Reporting Condition: The college did not publicly post the required quarterly student aid reports. Criteria: CARES Act requires public reporting of student aid funds disbursed. Cause: The College's knowledge and internal controls around federal requirements need improvement. Effect: The College is not in compliance with federal regulations. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding Recommendation: RBT suggests that the College develop and follow detailed controls over federal grant requirements. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.