Audit 314668

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$7.45M
Findings
16
Programs
12
Organization: Paine College (GA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-09

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EF36PJXL9658 Leroy Summers Auditee
7068218324 Donald K. Murphy Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The College participates in several programs sponsored by various government agencies as listed in the accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. All programs are subject to audit by the various agencies and they have the authority to determine liabilities, limit or suspend the College's participation in the federal programs. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) is presented on an accrual basis of accounting consistent with the basis of accounting used by the College in the preparation of its financial statements. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Negative amounts reflected in the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The Schedule includes all known federal and pass-through federal funds expended by the College for the year ended June 30, 2023. All grants/awards should be reviewed in detail to determine if they contain any special provisions (for example, some awards require they be treated as major programs, even though they might not otherwise qualify as such). If the grant/award contains federal funding, the organization will obtain the following: name of the federal agency, award period, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number. The grant/award should also be researched to determine if it is part of a cluster (including research and development) or a federal loan program. If the grant/award is passed through to/from a sub-recipient, the organization will obtain the pass-through entity identifying number. Prior to the grant/award becoming operational, the organization should review the OMB Compliance Supplements Matrix of Compliance Requirements. For every federally funded grant/award, personnel should be assigned for each area of compliance. Expenditures must be tracked for each individual grant/award. The accounting system must be set up to capture this information, and individuals must be established to assign expenses to each grant/award. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The College is using a prior federally negotiated indirect cost rate and therefore has elected not to use the 10% de minim is indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

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.