Audit 310166

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$2.56M
Findings
14
Programs
4
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-26
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
403021 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
403022 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
403023 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
403024 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
403025 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
403026 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
403027 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
979463 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
979464 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
979465 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
979466 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
979467 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
979468 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
979469 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $1.35M Yes 2
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $1.16M Yes 2
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $23,002 Yes 1
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $19,444 Yes 2

Contacts

Name Title Type
VKH7RC9VS8T8 Chris Tompkins Auditee
5184946000 Brent Smith, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Word of Life Fellowship, Inc. and Subsidiary (Word of Life) under programs of the federal government for the year ending December 31, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If Word of Life is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS, NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, FEDERAL INSURANCE, LOANS, AND LOAN GUARANTEES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Word of Life Fellowship, Inc. and Subsidiary (Word of Life) under programs of the federal government for the year ending December 31, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If Word of Life is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Word of Life did not provide any federal funds to subrecipients nor did they receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance, loans, or loan guarantees.
Title: INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY LIMITATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 34 CFR 600.7 (a)1 Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Word of Life Fellowship, Inc. and Subsidiary (Word of Life) under programs of the federal government for the year ending December 31, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If Word of Life is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. To maintain institutional eligibility to participate in the Department of Education's Title IV financial aid programs, Word of Life is required to comply with 34 CFR 600.7 (a)1 which limits the number of correspondence courses, the number students enrolled in correspondence courses, the number of incarcerated students enrolled and the number of students enrolled without a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. As part of the audit procedures, compliance with these limitations was tested. No non-compliance with the requirements was noted.

Finding Details

Inaccurate and Untimely Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: When students withdrew from Word of Life, unearned Title IV aid was not always returned timely or accurately. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 15 students tested, Word of Life returned $11,805 of unearned Title IV funds late, ranging from 5 to 310 days, for 5 students. Additionally, Word of Life returned $2,037 of Title IV funds for one student who did not return for the next term and did not require funds to be returned. Cause: This was an oversight by Word of Life. Effect: Returns of Title IV funds were not performed timely or accurately for Spring of 2023 (2022-2023 Financial Aid Year) and Fall of 2023 (2023-2024 Financial Aid Year). Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend an individual in financial aid with the appropriate level of experience periodically review student's R2T4 calculations and returns to help ensure that internal controls over such a process can operate effectively and achieve compliance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Inaccurate and Untimely Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: When students withdrew from Word of Life, unearned Title IV aid was not always returned timely or accurately. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 15 students tested, Word of Life returned $11,805 of unearned Title IV funds late, ranging from 5 to 310 days, for 5 students. Additionally, Word of Life returned $2,037 of Title IV funds for one student who did not return for the next term and did not require funds to be returned. Cause: This was an oversight by Word of Life. Effect: Returns of Title IV funds were not performed timely or accurately for Spring of 2023 (2022-2023 Financial Aid Year) and Fall of 2023 (2023-2024 Financial Aid Year). Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend an individual in financial aid with the appropriate level of experience periodically review student's R2T4 calculations and returns to help ensure that internal controls over such a process can operate effectively and achieve compliance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Inaccurate and Untimely Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: When students withdrew from Word of Life, unearned Title IV aid was not always returned timely or accurately. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 15 students tested, Word of Life returned $11,805 of unearned Title IV funds late, ranging from 5 to 310 days, for 5 students. Additionally, Word of Life returned $2,037 of Title IV funds for one student who did not return for the next term and did not require funds to be returned. Cause: This was an oversight by Word of Life. Effect: Returns of Title IV funds were not performed timely or accurately for Spring of 2023 (2022-2023 Financial Aid Year) and Fall of 2023 (2023-2024 Financial Aid Year). Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend an individual in financial aid with the appropriate level of experience periodically review student's R2T4 calculations and returns to help ensure that internal controls over such a process can operate effectively and achieve compliance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: Word of Life did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Word of Life has not fully implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or sufficient vendor management policies and reviews. Additionally, Word of Life has not provided a written, annual report to the board. Cause: Word of Life has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: Word of Life has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Word of Life allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: Word of Life did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Word of Life has not fully implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or sufficient vendor management policies and reviews. Additionally, Word of Life has not provided a written, annual report to the board. Cause: Word of Life has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: Word of Life has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Word of Life allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: Word of Life did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Word of Life has not fully implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or sufficient vendor management policies and reviews. Additionally, Word of Life has not provided a written, annual report to the board. Cause: Word of Life has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: Word of Life has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Word of Life allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: Word of Life did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Word of Life has not fully implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or sufficient vendor management policies and reviews. Additionally, Word of Life has not provided a written, annual report to the board. Cause: Word of Life has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: Word of Life has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Word of Life allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Inaccurate and Untimely Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: When students withdrew from Word of Life, unearned Title IV aid was not always returned timely or accurately. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 15 students tested, Word of Life returned $11,805 of unearned Title IV funds late, ranging from 5 to 310 days, for 5 students. Additionally, Word of Life returned $2,037 of Title IV funds for one student who did not return for the next term and did not require funds to be returned. Cause: This was an oversight by Word of Life. Effect: Returns of Title IV funds were not performed timely or accurately for Spring of 2023 (2022-2023 Financial Aid Year) and Fall of 2023 (2023-2024 Financial Aid Year). Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend an individual in financial aid with the appropriate level of experience periodically review student's R2T4 calculations and returns to help ensure that internal controls over such a process can operate effectively and achieve compliance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Inaccurate and Untimely Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: When students withdrew from Word of Life, unearned Title IV aid was not always returned timely or accurately. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 15 students tested, Word of Life returned $11,805 of unearned Title IV funds late, ranging from 5 to 310 days, for 5 students. Additionally, Word of Life returned $2,037 of Title IV funds for one student who did not return for the next term and did not require funds to be returned. Cause: This was an oversight by Word of Life. Effect: Returns of Title IV funds were not performed timely or accurately for Spring of 2023 (2022-2023 Financial Aid Year) and Fall of 2023 (2023-2024 Financial Aid Year). Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend an individual in financial aid with the appropriate level of experience periodically review student's R2T4 calculations and returns to help ensure that internal controls over such a process can operate effectively and achieve compliance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Inaccurate and Untimely Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: When students withdrew from Word of Life, unearned Title IV aid was not always returned timely or accurately. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 15 students tested, Word of Life returned $11,805 of unearned Title IV funds late, ranging from 5 to 310 days, for 5 students. Additionally, Word of Life returned $2,037 of Title IV funds for one student who did not return for the next term and did not require funds to be returned. Cause: This was an oversight by Word of Life. Effect: Returns of Title IV funds were not performed timely or accurately for Spring of 2023 (2022-2023 Financial Aid Year) and Fall of 2023 (2023-2024 Financial Aid Year). Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend an individual in financial aid with the appropriate level of experience periodically review student's R2T4 calculations and returns to help ensure that internal controls over such a process can operate effectively and achieve compliance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: Word of Life did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Word of Life has not fully implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or sufficient vendor management policies and reviews. Additionally, Word of Life has not provided a written, annual report to the board. Cause: Word of Life has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: Word of Life has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Word of Life allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: Word of Life did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Word of Life has not fully implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or sufficient vendor management policies and reviews. Additionally, Word of Life has not provided a written, annual report to the board. Cause: Word of Life has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: Word of Life has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Word of Life allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: Word of Life did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Word of Life has not fully implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or sufficient vendor management policies and reviews. Additionally, Word of Life has not provided a written, annual report to the board. Cause: Word of Life has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: Word of Life has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Word of Life allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: Word of Life did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Word of Life has not fully implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or sufficient vendor management policies and reviews. Additionally, Word of Life has not provided a written, annual report to the board. Cause: Word of Life has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: Word of Life has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Word of Life allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.