Audit 311937

FY End
2022-05-31
Total Expended
$35.47M
Findings
20
Programs
12
Organization: Robert Morris University (PA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-02-26

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
409723 2022-001 - - N
409724 2022-001 - - N
409725 2022-001 - - N
409726 2022-001 - - N
409727 2022-001 - - N
409728 2022-001 - - N
409729 2022-002 - - N
409730 2022-002 - - N
409731 2022-002 - - N
409732 2022-002 - - N
986165 2022-001 - - N
986166 2022-001 - - N
986167 2022-001 - - N
986168 2022-001 - - N
986169 2022-001 - - N
986170 2022-001 - - N
986171 2022-002 - - N
986172 2022-002 - - N
986173 2022-002 - - N
986174 2022-002 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $25.20M Yes 2
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $3.87M Yes 2
84.038 Federal Work-Study Program $472,300 Yes 2
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $375,500 Yes 2
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $265,739 Yes 2
12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research $229,073 - 0
47.076 Education and Human Resources $90,069 - 0
45.312 National Leadership Grants $57,120 - 0
12.420 Military Medical Research and Development $33,967 - 0
12.905 Cybersecurity Core Curriculum $20,937 - 0
12.600 Community Investment $10,232 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $1,850 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
H6GMNPAX9CY8 Julie Devuono Auditee
4123975265 Allen Truesdell Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Robert Morris University (the University) 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 (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not elect to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM (84.038) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were $472,300. Historically, the University accounted for such loan programs in separate revolving loan funds. As such, the balances and transactions of these loan programs are recorded in the Universitys financial statements. The amounts on the Schedule for these loan programs include expenditures for the administrative costs of the respective programs.

Finding Details

Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.