Finding 2023-003 - U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Title /Ill and TRIO Programs
(significant deficiency):
Information on the federal programs - Federal Title Ill Program, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Student Aid and Fiscal
Responsibility Act (SAFRA), CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Upward Bound, CFDA No.
84.047A, June 30, 2023, Student Support Services, CFDA No. 84.042A, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations regarding cash management.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context - The Federal Title Ill Program had excess cash of $868,391 at June 30, 2023. The
College also had excess cash of $85,212 in the Upward Bound Program and $226,381 in the
Student Support Services Program at June 30, 2023.
Cause - Prior year excess cash and mismanagement has not been repaid or resolved.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title 11a1n d TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding- Yes.
Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend the College limit the funds it draws down for
these programs in order to control and manage its cash better.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College will
implement a plan to repay the excess cash in future years to eliminate the excess cash
balance.
Finding 2023-003 - U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Title /Ill and TRIO Programs
(significant deficiency):
Information on the federal programs - Federal Title Ill Program, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Student Aid and Fiscal
Responsibility Act (SAFRA), CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Upward Bound, CFDA No.
84.047A, June 30, 2023, Student Support Services, CFDA No. 84.042A, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations regarding cash management.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context - The Federal Title Ill Program had excess cash of $868,391 at June 30, 2023. The
College also had excess cash of $85,212 in the Upward Bound Program and $226,381 in the
Student Support Services Program at June 30, 2023.
Cause - Prior year excess cash and mismanagement has not been repaid or resolved.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title 11a1n d TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding- Yes.
Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend the College limit the funds it draws down for
these programs in order to control and manage its cash better.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College will
implement a plan to repay the excess cash in future years to eliminate the excess cash
balance.
Finding 2023-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs:
Information on the federal program - Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June
30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program,
CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023
Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs-As provided below.
Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs.
■ The College had a difference in the Federal Work Study program which was not reconciled to
the general ledger.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding - No
Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College has
implemented procedures to ensure that the Federal Work Study program reconciles to the
general ledger.
Finding 2023-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs:
Information on the federal program - Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June
30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program,
CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023
Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs-As provided below.
Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs.
■ The College had a difference in the Federal Work Study program which was not reconciled to
the general ledger.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding - No
Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College has
implemented procedures to ensure that the Federal Work Study program reconciles to the
general ledger.
Finding 2023-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs:
Information on the federal program - Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June
30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program,
CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023
Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs-As provided below.
Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs.
■ The College had a difference in the Federal Work Study program which was not reconciled to
the general ledger.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding - No
Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College has
implemented procedures to ensure that the Federal Work Study program reconciles to the
general ledger.
Finding 2023-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs:
Information on the federal program - Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June
30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program,
CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023
Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs-As provided below.
Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs.
■ The College had a difference in the Federal Work Study program which was not reconciled to
the general ledger.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding - No
Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College has
implemented procedures to ensure that the Federal Work Study program reconciles to the
general ledger.
Finding 2023-003 - U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Title /Ill and TRIO Programs
(significant deficiency):
Information on the federal programs - Federal Title Ill Program, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Student Aid and Fiscal
Responsibility Act (SAFRA), CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Upward Bound, CFDA No.
84.047A, June 30, 2023, Student Support Services, CFDA No. 84.042A, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations regarding cash management.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context - The Federal Title Ill Program had excess cash of $868,391 at June 30, 2023. The
College also had excess cash of $85,212 in the Upward Bound Program and $226,381 in the
Student Support Services Program at June 30, 2023.
Cause - Prior year excess cash and mismanagement has not been repaid or resolved.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title 11a1n d TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding- Yes.
Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend the College limit the funds it draws down for
these programs in order to control and manage its cash better.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College will
implement a plan to repay the excess cash in future years to eliminate the excess cash
balance.
Finding 2023-003 - U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Title /Ill and TRIO Programs
(significant deficiency):
Information on the federal programs - Federal Title Ill Program, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Student Aid and Fiscal
Responsibility Act (SAFRA), CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Upward Bound, CFDA No.
84.047A, June 30, 2023, Student Support Services, CFDA No. 84.042A, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations regarding cash management.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context - The Federal Title Ill Program had excess cash of $868,391 at June 30, 2023. The
College also had excess cash of $85,212 in the Upward Bound Program and $226,381 in the
Student Support Services Program at June 30, 2023.
Cause - Prior year excess cash and mismanagement has not been repaid or resolved.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title 11a1n d TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding- Yes.
Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend the College limit the funds it draws down for
these programs in order to control and manage its cash better.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College will
implement a plan to repay the excess cash in future years to eliminate the excess cash
balance.
Finding 2023-003 - U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Title /Ill and TRIO Programs
(significant deficiency):
Information on the federal programs - Federal Title Ill Program, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Student Aid and Fiscal
Responsibility Act (SAFRA), CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Upward Bound, CFDA No.
84.047A, June 30, 2023, Student Support Services, CFDA No. 84.042A, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations regarding cash management.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context - The Federal Title Ill Program had excess cash of $868,391 at June 30, 2023. The
College also had excess cash of $85,212 in the Upward Bound Program and $226,381 in the
Student Support Services Program at June 30, 2023.
Cause - Prior year excess cash and mismanagement has not been repaid or resolved.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title 11a1n d TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding- Yes.
Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend the College limit the funds it draws down for
these programs in order to control and manage its cash better.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College will
implement a plan to repay the excess cash in future years to eliminate the excess cash
balance.
Finding 2023-003 - U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Title /Ill and TRIO Programs
(significant deficiency):
Information on the federal programs - Federal Title Ill Program, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Student Aid and Fiscal
Responsibility Act (SAFRA), CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Upward Bound, CFDA No.
84.047A, June 30, 2023, Student Support Services, CFDA No. 84.042A, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations regarding cash management.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context - The Federal Title Ill Program had excess cash of $868,391 at June 30, 2023. The
College also had excess cash of $85,212 in the Upward Bound Program and $226,381 in the
Student Support Services Program at June 30, 2023.
Cause - Prior year excess cash and mismanagement has not been repaid or resolved.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title 11a1n d TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding- Yes.
Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend the College limit the funds it draws down for
these programs in order to control and manage its cash better.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College will
implement a plan to repay the excess cash in future years to eliminate the excess cash
balance.
Finding 2023-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs:
Information on the federal program - Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June
30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program,
CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023
Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs-As provided below.
Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs.
■ The College had a difference in the Federal Work Study program which was not reconciled to
the general ledger.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding - No
Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College has
implemented procedures to ensure that the Federal Work Study program reconciles to the
general ledger.
Finding 2023-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs:
Information on the federal program - Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June
30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program,
CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023
Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs-As provided below.
Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs.
■ The College had a difference in the Federal Work Study program which was not reconciled to
the general ledger.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding - No
Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College has
implemented procedures to ensure that the Federal Work Study program reconciles to the
general ledger.
Finding 2023-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs:
Information on the federal program - Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June
30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program,
CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023
Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs-As provided below.
Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs.
■ The College had a difference in the Federal Work Study program which was not reconciled to
the general ledger.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding - No
Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College has
implemented procedures to ensure that the Federal Work Study program reconciles to the
general ledger.
Finding 2023-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs:
Information on the federal program - Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June
30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program,
CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023
Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs-As provided below.
Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs.
■ The College had a difference in the Federal Work Study program which was not reconciled to
the general ledger.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding - No
Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College has
implemented procedures to ensure that the Federal Work Study program reconciles to the
general ledger.
Finding 2023-003 - U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Title /Ill and TRIO Programs
(significant deficiency):
Information on the federal programs - Federal Title Ill Program, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Student Aid and Fiscal
Responsibility Act (SAFRA), CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Upward Bound, CFDA No.
84.047A, June 30, 2023, Student Support Services, CFDA No. 84.042A, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations regarding cash management.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context - The Federal Title Ill Program had excess cash of $868,391 at June 30, 2023. The
College also had excess cash of $85,212 in the Upward Bound Program and $226,381 in the
Student Support Services Program at June 30, 2023.
Cause - Prior year excess cash and mismanagement has not been repaid or resolved.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title 11a1n d TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding- Yes.
Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend the College limit the funds it draws down for
these programs in order to control and manage its cash better.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College will
implement a plan to repay the excess cash in future years to eliminate the excess cash
balance.
Finding 2023-003 - U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Title /Ill and TRIO Programs
(significant deficiency):
Information on the federal programs - Federal Title Ill Program, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Student Aid and Fiscal
Responsibility Act (SAFRA), CFDA No. 84.0318, June 30, 2023, Upward Bound, CFDA No.
84.047A, June 30, 2023, Student Support Services, CFDA No. 84.042A, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations regarding cash management.
Condition - Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context - The Federal Title Ill Program had excess cash of $868,391 at June 30, 2023. The
College also had excess cash of $85,212 in the Upward Bound Program and $226,381 in the
Student Support Services Program at June 30, 2023.
Cause - Prior year excess cash and mismanagement has not been repaid or resolved.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title 11a1n d TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding- Yes.
Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend the College limit the funds it draws down for
these programs in order to control and manage its cash better.
View of Responsible Officials - Management concurs with this finding. The College will
implement a plan to repay the excess cash in future years to eliminate the excess cash
balance.