Audit 312392

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$849.36M
Findings
264
Programs
366
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-05-03

Organization Exclusion Status:

Checking exclusion status...

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
433372 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433373 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433374 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433375 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433376 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433377 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433378 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433379 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433380 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433381 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433382 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433383 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433384 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433385 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433386 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433387 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433388 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433389 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433390 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433391 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433392 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433393 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433394 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433395 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433396 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433397 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433398 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433399 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433400 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433401 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433402 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433403 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433404 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433405 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433406 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433407 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433408 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433409 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433410 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433411 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433412 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433413 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433414 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433415 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433416 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433417 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433418 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433419 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433420 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433421 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433422 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433423 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433424 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433425 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433426 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433427 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433428 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433429 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433430 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433431 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433432 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433433 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433434 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433435 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433436 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433437 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433438 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433439 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433440 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433441 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433442 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433443 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433444 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433445 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433446 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433447 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433448 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433449 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433450 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433451 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433452 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433453 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433454 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433455 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433456 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433457 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433458 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433459 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433460 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433461 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433462 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433463 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433464 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433465 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433466 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433467 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433468 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433469 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433470 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433471 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433472 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433473 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433474 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433475 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433476 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433477 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433478 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433479 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433480 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433481 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433482 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433483 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433484 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433485 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433486 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433487 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433488 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433489 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433490 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433491 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433492 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433493 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433494 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433495 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
433496 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433497 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433498 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433499 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433500 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433501 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433502 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
433503 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009814 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009815 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009816 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009817 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009818 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009819 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009820 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009821 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009822 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009823 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009824 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009825 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009826 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009827 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009828 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009829 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009830 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009831 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009832 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009833 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009834 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009835 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009836 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009837 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009838 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009839 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009840 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009841 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009842 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009843 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009844 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009845 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009846 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009847 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009848 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009849 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009850 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009851 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009852 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009853 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009854 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009855 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009856 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009857 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009858 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009859 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009860 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009861 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009862 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009863 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009864 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009865 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009866 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009867 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009868 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009869 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009870 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009871 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009872 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009873 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009874 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009875 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009876 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009877 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009878 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009879 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009880 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009881 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009882 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009883 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009884 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009885 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009886 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009887 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009888 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009889 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009890 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009891 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009892 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009893 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009894 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009895 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009896 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009897 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009898 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009899 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009900 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009901 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009902 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009903 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009904 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009905 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009906 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009907 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009908 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009909 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009910 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009911 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009912 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009913 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009914 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009915 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009916 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009917 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009918 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009919 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009920 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009921 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009922 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009923 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009924 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009925 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009926 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009927 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009928 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009929 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009930 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009931 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009932 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009933 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009934 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009935 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009936 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009937 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1009938 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009939 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009940 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009941 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009942 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009943 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009944 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1009945 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.788 Opioid Str $7.42M - 0
15.982 Radium Remediation at Land-Grant Universities $5.66M Yes 0
93.155 Rural Health Research Centers $3.20M Yes 0
21.027 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.98M Yes 0
10.707 Research Joint Venture and Cost Reimbursable Agreements $1.62M - 0
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $1.58M - 0
93.364 Nursing Student Loans $1.30M Yes 2
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.28M Yes 0
84.038 2010: Archived, Federal Perkins Loans $1.02M Yes 2
21.027 Arp $979,942 Yes 0
81.136 Long-Term Surveillance and Maintenance $610,471 - 0
12.600 Community Investment $564,627 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $527,017 - 0
93.103 Food and Drug Administration_research $523,105 - 0
84.031 Higher Education Institutional Aid $508,250 - 0
93.165 Grants to States for Loan Repayment Program $500,000 - 0
12.U00 Contract - Dept of Defense (dla) $452,528 - 0
84.103 Trio Staff Training Program $450,425 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund $442,728 Yes 0
84.215 Fund for the Improvement of Education $435,506 - 0
47.080 Office of Cyberinfrastructure $402,638 - 0
93.884 Grants for Primary Care Training and Enhancement $347,286 - 0
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $331,726 - 0
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $329,896 - 0
84.217 Trio_mcnair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement $299,586 - 0
84.200 Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need $293,068 - 0
21.027 State American Rescue Plan Position Restoration - Instruction $291,031 Yes 0
93.354 Public Health Crisis Response Awards $280,951 - 0
93.351 Research Infrastructure Programs $279,299 - 0
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $268,365 - 0
84.042 Trio_student Support Services $265,831 - 0
93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders $264,422 - 0
93.073 Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities - Prevention and Surveillance $253,296 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education - Basic Grants to States $245,209 Yes 0
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $229,378 - 0
66.032 State Indoor Radon Grants $223,984 - 0
93.257 Grants for Education, Prevention, and Early Detection of Radiogenic Cancers and Diseases $221,809 - 0
93.747 Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program $221,096 - 0
97.091 Homeland Security Biowatch Program $203,860 - 0
10.516 Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program $195,614 - 0
93.395 Cancer Treatment Research $195,477 - 0
93.145 Aids Education and Training Centers $192,521 - 0
66.708 Pollution Prevention Grants Program $171,499 - 0
14.902 Lead Technical Studies Grants $169,892 - 0
21.027 State American Rescue Plan Position Restoration - Institutional Support $159,670 Yes 0
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $155,502 - 0
45.149 Promotion of the Humanities_division of Preservation and Access $152,639 - 0
66.509 Science to Achieve Results (star) Research Program $152,153 - 0
93.241 State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program $150,791 - 0
93.079 Cooperative Agreements to Promote Adolescent Health Through School-Based Hiv/std Prevention and School-Based Surveillance $146,700 - 0
10.311 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program $146,328 - 0
15.225 Recreation Resource Management $134,971 - 0
93.059 Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry $133,256 - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $131,439 Yes 0
93.977 Preventive Health Services_sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants $128,801 - 0
93.946 Cooperative Agreements to Support State-Based Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Initiative Programs $128,281 - 0
93.396 Cancer Biology Research $123,902 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $123,450 - 0
11.303 Economic Development_technical Assistance $119,746 - 0
16.U00 Contract - Department of Justice $117,212 - 0
10.698 State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance $115,986 - 0
94.002 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program $115,830 - 0
20.935 State and Local Government Data Analysis Tools for Roadway Safety $113,081 - 0
93.233 National Center on Sleep Disorders Research $112,904 - 0
15.560 Secure Water Act Research Agreements $109,499 - 0
19.408 Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers $106,759 - 0
21.U00 Interlocal Contract $105,816 - 0
20.U00 Contract - US Department of Transportation $104,832 - 0
17.277 Wioa National Dislocated Worker Grants / Wianational Emergency Grants $104,642 - 0
93.242 Mental Health Research Grants $104,026 - 0
84.184 School Safety National Activities (formerly, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities-National Programs) $102,660 - 0
10.514 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program $101,381 - 0
93.197 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Projects_state and Local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels in Children $99,946 - 0
93.270 Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control $96,978 - 0
93.077 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Regulatory Research $96,658 - 0
93.262 Occupational Safety and Health Program $96,416 - 0
93.734 Empowering Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Through Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs Financed by 2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds (pphf-2012) $94,533 - 0
93.464 Acl Assistive Technology $89,724 - 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $88,596 Yes 2
21.027 State American Rescue Plan Position Restoration - Student Services $87,730 Yes 0
15.228 National Fire Plan - Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance $87,243 - 0
93.969 Pphf-2012 Geriatric Education Centers $86,974 - 0
19.027 Energy Governance and Reform Programs $84,386 - 0
97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant $82,656 - 0
10.664 Cooperative Forestry Assistance $81,967 - 0
93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research $80,745 - 0
84.335 Childcare Access Means Parents in School $79,508 - 0
81.086 Conservation Research and Development $78,589 - 0
84.335 Child Care Access Means Parents in School $77,541 - 0
84.382 Strengthening Minority-Serving Institutions $77,243 - 0
10.443 Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers $77,053 - 0
84.033 Federal Work Study Program $76,659 Yes 2
93.866 Aging Research $75,007 - 0
20.530 Public Transportation Innovation $74,862 - 0
16.817 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program $73,969 - 0
81.113 Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research $72,605 - 0
93.310 Trans-Nih Research Support $72,435 - 0
45.162 Promotion of the Humanities_teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development $71,997 - 0
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part D_disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $64,758 - 0
15.634 State Wildlife Grants $63,166 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $61,548 Yes 2
15.237 Rangeland Resource Management $60,149 - 0
14.231 Covid-19 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $60,000 - 0
84.066 Trio_educational Opportunity Centers $59,841 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $58,584 Yes 0
81.122 Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis $58,536 - 0
84.U00 Contract - Department of Education $58,349 - 0
93.600 Head Start $58,220 - 0
43.012 Space Technology $57,680 - 0
10.291 Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers $56,026 - 0
17.283 Workforce Innovation Fund $54,955 - 0
84.411 Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund $53,957 - 0
93.104 Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances (sed) $53,325 - 0
93.779 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (cms) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations $53,183 - 0
93.917 Hiv Care Formula Grants $50,742 - 0
16.582 Crime Victim Assistance/discretionary Grants $48,986 - 0
21.027 State American Rescue Plan Position Restoration - Academic Support $48,567 Yes 0
10.318 Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields $47,781 - 0
84.044 Trio_talent Search $47,196 - 0
93.342 Health Professions Student Loans, Including Primary Care Loans/loans for Disadvantaged Students $46,350 Yes 2
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund $45,831 Yes 0
21.027 State American Rescue Plan Position Restoration - Operation and Maintenance $44,769 Yes 0
93.590 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants $44,401 - 0
93.116 Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Tuberculosis Control Programs $43,823 - 0
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $42,675 - 0
84.325 Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities $42,565 - 0
93.391 Activities to Support State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (stlt) Health Department Response to Public Health Or Healthcare Crises $42,441 Yes 0
15.U00 Contract - Dept of the Interior $42,395 - 0
12.903 Gencyber Grant Programs $41,004 - 0
16.838 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program $40,681 - 0
17.258 Wia Adult Program $40,000 - 0
93.732 Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants $39,179 - 0
15.814 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program $37,466 - 0
12.340 Naval Medical Research and Development $36,627 - 0
93.516 Affordable Care Act (aca) Public Health Training Centers Program, Resources Development and Academic Support to the Public Health Training Centers Program and Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Support $36,317 - 0
12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering $36,278 - 0
20.701 University Transportation Centers Program $36,041 - 0
15.244 Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management $35,650 - 0
16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants $35,000 - 0
93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research $34,886 - 0
84.033 US Department of Education $34,725 Yes 2
66.608 Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance $34,202 - 0
21.027 Capacity Enhancement State American Rescue Plan Position Restoration - Instruction $33,470 Yes 0
84.153 Business and International Education Projects $33,182 - 0
84.425 Covid 19 American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief $32,642 - 0
93.391 Activities to Support State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Health Department Response to Public Health Or Healthcare Crises $32,564 Yes 0
43.007 Space Operations $31,972 - 0
94.026 National Service and Civic Engagement Research Competition $31,641 - 0
81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development $31,619 - 0
45.313 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program $31,426 - 0
84.379 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (teach Grants) $31,119 Yes 2
12.420 Military Medical Research and Development $30,601 - 0
47.079 International Science and Engineering (oise) $30,309 - 0
93.738 Pphf 2012: Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Program Financed Solely by 2012 Public Prevention and Health Funds $29,996 - 0
16.833 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative $29,728 - 0
10.527 New Beginnings for Tribal Students $29,606 - 0
66.461 Regional Wetland Program Development Grants $27,997 - 0
66.717 Source Reduction Assistance $27,564 - 0
93.350 National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences $27,459 - 0
16.750 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program $27,393 - 0
81.112 Stewardship Science Grant Program $26,210 - 0
93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training $25,508 - 0
10.525 Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Competitive Grants Program $25,222 - 0
84.327 Special Education_technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities $25,070 - 0
19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs $24,631 - 0
81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development $24,449 - 0
43.003 Exploration $24,264 - 0
16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants $24,213 - 0
10.229 Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement $24,177 - 0
10.674 Forest Products Lab: Technology Marketing Unit (tmu) $24,102 - 0
20.200 Highway Research and Development Program $23,280 - 0
12.005 Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations $22,806 - 0
43.U00 Contract - National Aeronautics and Space Administration $22,315 - 0
11.432 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Cooperative Institutes $22,184 - 0
12.U00 Contract - Department of Defense $21,806 - 0
93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research $20,696 - 0
93.247 Advanced Nursing Education Grant Program $20,490 - 0
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $19,984 Yes 2
93.837 Cardiovascular Diseases Research $19,534 - 0
16.123 Community-Based Violence Prevention Program $19,493 - 0
15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures $19,227 - 0
16.525 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus $19,167 - 0
10.515 Renewable Resources Extension Act and National Focus Fund Proj $19,026 - 0
93.361 Nursing Research $18,940 - 0
15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds $18,771 - 0
11.805 Mbda Business Center $18,707 - 0
15.247 Wildlife Resource Management $18,002 - 0
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $17,528 - 0
10.675 Urban and Community Forestry Program $17,301 - 0
10.219 Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research $17,182 - 0
15.611 Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education $16,714 - 0
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $16,600 - 0
93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs $16,107 - 0
15.820 National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center $15,993 - 0
10.329 Crop Protection and Pest Management Competetive Grants Program $15,741 - 0
12.910 Research and Technology Development $15,300 - 0
16.839 Stop School Violence $15,201 - 0
93.262 Consultation Grant Program $15,000 - 0
15.670 Adaptive Science $14,891 - 0
93.113 Environmental Health $13,878 - 0
47.076 Education and Human Resources $13,641 - 0
12.351 Scientific Research - Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction $13,399 - 0
16.560 National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants $13,082 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $12,520 - 0
10.684 International Forestry Programs $12,388 - 0
15.508 Providing Water to At-Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes $12,244 - 0
97.010 Citizenship Education and Training $11,769 - 0
10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative $11,601 - 0
47.083 Integrative Activities $10,899 - 0
93.889 National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program $10,827 - 0
97.061 Centers for Homeland Security $10,780 - 0
93.669 Child Abuse and Neglect State Grnats $10,516 - 0
47.074 Biological Sciences $10,393 - 0
15.224 Cultural Resource Management $10,309 - 0
45.024 Promotion of the Arts_grants to Organizations and Individuals $10,000 - 0
81.135 Advanced Research and Projects Agency Energy Financial Assistance Program $9,720 - 0
16.320 Services for Trafficking Victims $9,698 - 0
15.245 Plant Conservation and Restoration Management $9,609 - 0
10.U00 Contract - Dept of Agriculture $8,771 - 0
43.008 Education $8,750 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $8,322 - 0
17.268 H-1b Job Training Grants $8,309 - 0
93.982 Mental Health Disaster Assistance and Emergency Mental Health $8,232 - 0
93.838 Lung Diseases Research $8,073 - 0
93.084 Prevention of Disease, Disability, and Death by Infectious Diseases $8,026 - 0
15.660 Candidate Species Conservation $7,999 - 0
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $7,524 - 0
17.285 Apprenticeship USA Grants $7,502 - 0
15.248 National Landscape Conservation System $7,247 - 0
20.513 Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities $6,972 - 0
10.025 Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care $6,618 - 0
15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act $6,593 - 0
10.207 Animal Health and Disease Research $6,246 - 0
93.870 Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program $6,060 - 0
93.435 Innovative State and Local Public Health Strategies to Prevent and Manage Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke $5,905 - 0
15.233 Forests and Woodlands Resource Management $5,901 - 0
15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance $5,875 - 0
93.153 Coordinated Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth $5,772 - 0
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10.226 Secondary and Two-Year Postsecondary Agriculture Education Challenge Grants $5,315 - 0
93.172 Human Genome Research $5,203 - 0
11.459 Weather and Air Quality Research $4,890 - 0
15.246 Threatened and Endangered Species $4,817 - 0
15.810 National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program $4,815 - 0
93.226 Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes $4,761 - 0
93.504 Family to Family Health Information Centers $4,557 - 0
93.387 National and State Tobacco Control Program $4,534 - 0
43.001 Science $4,403 - 0
59.037 Small Business Development Centers $4,117 - 0
20.616 National Priority Safety Programs $4,043 - 0
15.805 Assistance to State Water Resources Research Institutes $3,757 - 0
93.251 Universal Newborn Hearing Screening $3,753 - 0
93.314 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Information System (ehdi-Is) Surveillance Program $3,753 - 0
45.310 Grants to States $3,749 - 0
93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research $3,620 - 0
45.160 Promotion of the Humanities_fellowships and Stipends $3,602 - 0
45.129 Promotion of the Humanities_federal/state Partnership $3,528 - 0
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93.632 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service $3,462 - 0
93.070 Environmental Public Health and Emergency Response $3,194 - 0
81.123 National Nuclear Security Administration (nnsa) Minority Serving Institutions (msi) Program $3,000 - 0
12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program $2,699 - 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $2,625 Yes 0
15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System $2,620 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $2,598 - 0
15.678 Cooperative Ecosystem Studies $2,507 - 0
94.021 Americorps Volunteer Generation Fund $2,500 - 0
12.431 Basic Scientific Research $2,121 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $2,069 - 0
93.757 State Public Health Actions to Prevent and Control Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity and Associate Risk Factors and Promote School Health $2,066 - 0
93.421 Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services Through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nations Health $2,009 - 0
10.902 Soil and Water Conservation $1,987 - 0
77.008 U.s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program $1,937 - 0
15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management $1,861 - 0
10.170 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill $1,722 - 0
11.468 Applied Meteorological Research $1,679 - 0
10.556 Special Milk Program for Children $1,643 - 0
66.716 Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies $1,627 - 0
84.126 Rehabilitation Services_vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States $1,542 - 0
93.879 Medical Library Assistance $1,500 - 0
93.235 Affordable Care Act (aca) Abstinence Education Program $1,497 - 0
47.041 Engineering Grants $1,475 - 0
93.092 Affordable Care Act (aca) Personal Responsibility Education Program $1,403 - 0
11.611 Manufacturing Extension Partnership $1,274 - 0
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47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences $1,207 - 0
81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration $1,186 - 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $1,169 - 0
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $1,030 - 0
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $1,007 - 0
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93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health $746 - 0
15.650 Research Grants (generic) $523 - 0
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81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program $432 - 0
10.332 Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative $406 - 0
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47.078 Polar Programs $140 - 0
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93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $33 - 0
93.305 National State Based Tobacco Control Programs $11 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $8 - 0
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10.574 Team Nutrition Grants $0 - 0
15.232 Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program $0 - 0
15.808 U.s. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection $0 - 0
16.812 Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative $0 - 0
43.008 Office of Stem Engagement (ostem) $0 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $0 - 0
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93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $0 - 0
93.107 Area Health Education Centers Point of Service Maintenance and Enhancement Awards $0 - 0
93.136 Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs $0 - 0
93.336 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System $0 - 0
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97.082 Earthquake Consortium $0 - 0
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Contacts

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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The purpose of the Supplementary Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is to present a summary of the activities of the Nevada System of Higher Education for the year ended June 30, 2022, which have been financed by the United States Government.For the purpose of this Schedule, Federal awards have been classified into two types:- Direct Federal awards- Pass-through funds received from non-Federal organizations made under Federally sponsored programs coordinated by those organizationsBecause the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the activities of the Nevada System of Higher Education, it is not intended to and does not present either the net position, revenues, expenses, changes in net position, or changes in cash flows of the Nevada System of Higher Education.The Nevada System of Higher Education consists of; University of Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, College of Southern Nevada, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada College, Nevada System of Higher Education System Administration.The Schedule is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting.The Schedule does not include inter-system pass-through funds or the federal award activity of UNLV Medicine who have their Uniform Guidance audits conducted separately, as applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Federal Perkins, Nursing Student Loan Programs (NSL) and Health Professions Student Loan Programs (HPSL) are administered directly by the System and balancesand transactions relating to these programs are included in the Systems financialstatements. Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year and loans made during theyear are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. The balances ofloans outstanding under the Perkins, NSL and HPSL programs were $2,181,430,$1,488,102, and $26,479, respectively as of June 30, 2022.
Title: Non-cash assistance Accounting Policies: The purpose of the Supplementary Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is to present a summary of the activities of the Nevada System of Higher Education for the year ended June 30, 2022, which have been financed by the United States Government.For the purpose of this Schedule, Federal awards have been classified into two types:- Direct Federal awards- Pass-through funds received from non-Federal organizations made under Federally sponsored programs coordinated by those organizationsBecause the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the activities of the Nevada System of Higher Education, it is not intended to and does not present either the net position, revenues, expenses, changes in net position, or changes in cash flows of the Nevada System of Higher Education.The Nevada System of Higher Education consists of; University of Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, College of Southern Nevada, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada College, Nevada System of Higher Education System Administration.The Schedule is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting.The Schedule does not include inter-system pass-through funds or the federal award activity of UNLV Medicine who have their Uniform Guidance audits conducted separately, as applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The total value of the Federal awards in the form of non-cash assistance during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was zero.

Finding Details

FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER FINDINGSFINDING 2022-003 - Internal Control over Compliance (Repeat Finding 2021-003, 2020-001, 2019-002, 2018-003, 2017-002,2015-002, 2014-008)Federal ProgramsDepartments of Education and Department of Health and Human ServicesStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022Department of EducationEducation Stabilization Fund (COVID-19) (Assistance Listing number 84.425E)Award year ended June 30, 2022Criteria2 CFR 200.303(a) requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain effective internalcontrol over the Federal award to provide reasonable assurance that they are managing the Federal award incompliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.ConditionAt the University of Nevada, Reno (?UNR?), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (?UNLV?), and System ComputingServices (?SCS?), we noted deficiencies in security administration related to the information technology general controls(?ITGCs?) in the PeopleSoft application. Specifically, controls were lacking around restriction of elevated access, useraccess reviews, termination of access and segregation of duties as it relates to the PeopleSoft application over thestudent financial assistance program.ContextDuring our testing of the ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application, we noted the following segregation of duties issues: (1)At UNLV, UNR and SCS, several users have both PeopleSoft Administrator rights within the Production and DevelopmentEnvironment. (2) At UNLV, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them tomodify PS objects and perform change management duties. (3) At UNR, three users have both Production and Developmentenvironment access which allows them to modify PS objects and perform change management duties. (4) At SCS, UNR andUNLV, no appropriate level of review of the activities performed by users with access to modify production during the auditperiod. (5) At SCS, four users have both Production and Development environment access which allows them to modify PSobjects and perform change management duties. (6) At SCS, UNR and UNLV, activity performed by users with segregationof duties conflicts (see 1-3, 5 above), are not formally reviewed on a periodic basis for appropriateness.The deficiencies in security administration controls could impact compliance requirements related to determiningeligibility, disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.Questioned Costs$0Effect1. Security Administration (#4) and Change Management (#1-3, #5 & #6)-Student data within the PeopleSoft applicationmay be affected by users having conflicting roles or access levels, and accountability may not be established. Studentdata may be affected by unauthorized, inappropriate, or untested changes to the system. This could impact eligibility,disbursements, return of Title IV funds and verification.CauseThe issues identified are part of the lack of effective ITGCs in the PeopleSoft application. Recommendation1. Security Administration (#4) - Management should perform a formally documented periodic review of user activities.2. Change Management(#1-3, #5-6 & #7) - Management should segregate duties and remove users with access toboth the Development and Production environments (limiting them to be able to access just one environment) orimplement a formal review process over the activities performed by those responsible for program maintenance on aperiodic basis.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.
FINDING 2022-004 - Special Tests and Provisions: Return of Title IV funds for withdrawn students(Repeat finding 2021-004, 2020-002, 2019-003, 2018-005, 2017-004, 2016-003, 2015-004, 2014-011)Federal ProgramsDepartment of EducationStudent Financial Assistance Cluster (Various Assistance Listing numbers)Award year ended June 30, 2022CriteriaPursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(j)(2), an institution is required to determine the withdrawal date for a student who withdrawswithout providing notification to the institution no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the (1) payment period orperiod of enrollment, (2) academic year in which the student withdrew, or (3) educational program from which the studentwithdrew to allow for the timely calculation and return of Title IV funds as required. Pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(e), aninstitution is required to calculate the amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student once the institution has determinedthe withdrawal date in accordance with the 34 CFR 668.22(j), and pursuant to the 34 CFR 668.22(g), an institution is requiredto calculate and return unearned aid in the order as required: the lesser of the total amount of unearned Title IV assistance tobe returned as calculated under 34 CFR 668.22(e)(4); or an amount equal to the total institutional charges incurred by thestudent for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance that hasnot been earned by the student, as described in 34 CFR 668.22(e)(3). Pursuant to the 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) an institution shallsubmit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the U.S. Department of Education (Secretary), through publication inthe Federal Register, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretaryfinds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.Pursuant to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), an institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as,but no later than 45 days, after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew.34 CFR 668.22(d) requires that an institution does not have to treat a leave of absence as a withdrawal if it is an approvedleave of absence. A leave of absence is an approved leave of absence if - (i) The institution has a formal policy regarding leavesof absence; (ii) The student followed the institution's policy in requesting the leave of absence; (iii) The institution determinesthat there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the school; (iv) The institution approved the student's requestin accordance with the institution's policy; (v) The leave of absence does not involve additional charges by the institution; (vi)The number of days in the approved leave of absence, when added to the number of days in all other approved leaves ofabsence, does not exceed 180 days in any 12-month period; (vii) Except for a clock hour or nonterm credit hour program, uponthe student's return from the leave of absence, the student is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior tothe leave of absence; and (viii) If the student is a title IV, HEA program loan recipient, the institution explains to the student,prior to granting the leave of absence, the effects that the student's failure to return from a leave of absence may have on thestudent's loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period.ConditionDuring our testing at CSN, we identified the following instance: the Institution did not correctly calculate the return of Title IVfunds for a student because the Institution subtracted 7 days of spring break from the calculation which led to those 7 daysbeing reduced from the total days completed twice since the Institution?s software automatically removes those 7 days tocalculate total days completed.During our testing at UNLV, we identified the following instance: the Institution returned funds more than 45 days after two ofthe students in our sample of 60 withdrew from the Institution.ContextFor one out of sixty students tested at CSN, the Institution did not properly calculate the return of Title IV funds for a studentwhose withdrawal period included a break that lasted 7 days. For two out of sixty students tested at UNLV, the Institutionreturned funds past the 45 day deadline of when those students withdrew from the Institution. Questioned CostsCSN - $388UNLV - $0EffectAt CSN, the return of Title IV funds as calculated and applied to the individual student's account at each Institution was notreported to COD accurately. At UNLV, the return of Title IV funds was not completed in a timely manner for 2 out of 60 studentsin our sample.CauseAt CSN, funds were returned which shouldn?t have been returned due to the return of Title IV Funds being calculated incorrectly.At UNLV, funds were returned later than the 45 day deadline for 2 out of 60 students in our sample.RecommendationWe recommend that CSN enhance the process and internal controls to ensure accurate calculation and reporting to COD. Werecommend that UNLV enhance the process and internal controls to ensure that Title IV Funds are returned in a timely manner.Views of Responsible Officials (unaudited)Management concurs.