Audit 31704

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$34.85M
Findings
2
Programs
24
Organization: Johnson C. Smith University (NC)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-30
Auditor: Forvis LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
38238 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
614680 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $11.61M - 0
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $4.56M - 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $3.78M Yes 1
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $748,097 - 0
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $701,893 Yes 0
47.076 Education and Human Resources $346,399 - 0
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $335,559 - 0
84.217 Trio_mcnair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement $331,540 - 0
84.042 Trio_student Support Services $283,628 - 0
84.120 Minority Science and Engineering Improvement $238,559 - 0
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $162,945 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $162,938 - 0
93.317 Emerging Infections Programs $112,121 - 0
45.313 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program $98,640 - 0
84.335 Child Care Access Means Parents in School $78,705 - 0
89.003 National Historical Publications and Records Grants $63,011 - 0
17.268 H-1b Job Training Grants $55,894 - 0
97.061 Centers for Homeland Security $53,667 - 0
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_projects of Regional and National Significance $35,850 - 0
12.598 Centers for Academic Excellence $29,323 - 0
45.162 Promotion of the Humanities_teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development $28,037 - 0
15.932 Preservation of Historic Structures on the Campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (hbcus). $23,342 - 0
15.904 Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid $17,211 - 0
47.075 Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences $17,073 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
M433AEBGYXP9 Teare Brewington Auditee
7043781190 Sabrina Preston Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures for student financial aid programs are recognized as incurred and include the federal share of students FSEOG program grants and FWS program earnings, certain other federal financial aid for students, North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship, and administrative cost allowances, where applicable De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards includes the federal and state grant activity of the Johnson C. Smith University (the University) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of OMB Uniform Guidance, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements.
Title: Federal Perkins Loan Program (Federal Assistance Listing Number 84.038) Accounting Policies: Expenditures for student financial aid programs are recognized as incurred and include the federal share of students FSEOG program grants and FWS program earnings, certain other federal financial aid for students, North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship, and administrative cost allowances, where applicable De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Federal Perkins Loan Program is administered directly by the University, and balances and transactions relating to the program are included in the loan fund of the Universitys financial statements. The balance of loans outstanding under the Federal Perkins Loan Program was $168,357 as of June 30, 2022. There were no new loans for the year ended June 30, 2022. There was no federal or institutional capital contribution for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Expenditures for student financial aid programs are recognized as incurred and include the federal share of students FSEOG program grants and FWS program earnings, certain other federal financial aid for students, North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship, and administrative cost allowances, where applicable De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Of the federal expenditures presented on the Schedule, the University provided no federal awards to subrecipients.
Title: Contingencies Accounting Policies: Expenditures for student financial aid programs are recognized as incurred and include the federal share of students FSEOG program grants and FWS program earnings, certain other federal financial aid for students, North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship, and administrative cost allowances, where applicable De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The grant programs are subject to financial and compliance audits by the grantors or their representative. Such audits could lead to requests for reimbursement to the grantor agencies for expenditures disallowed under terms of the grants. Management believes disallowances, if any, will not be material.
Title: Categorization of Expenditures and Other Matters Accounting Policies: Expenditures for student financial aid programs are recognized as incurred and include the federal share of students FSEOG program grants and FWS program earnings, certain other federal financial aid for students, North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship, and administrative cost allowances, where applicable De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The categorization of expenditures by program included in the schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards is based upon the grant documents. Changes in the categorization of expenditures occur based upon revisions to the Assistance Listing, which is issued in June and December of each year. The schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards for the year ended June 30, 2022 reflects Assistance Listing changes issued through April 2022.

Finding Details

Criteria: Quarterly Public Reporting for Student Aid Portion Condition: The University failed to complete required quarterly reports for ARP HEERF II student funding spent during the year. The University is responsible for completing quarterly reports for the HEERF Student Aid portion and for establishing internal controls to ensure that sure reports are submitted within federal requirements. Questioned Cost: N/A Context: Out of the three quarterly reports required to be submitted during the year, none were prepared nor submitted to the University?s website as required. All funds were expended by June 30, 2022. Effect: The University failed to communicate information regarding student funding distributions to the public as required. Cause: The University did not appropriately understand the reporting requirements for ARP HEERF II funding during the 2022 program year. Identification of repeat findings: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The University should ensure that an understanding of HEERF requirements is maintained such that reporting requirements are met when applicable. Views of responsible officials: See Corrective Action Plan
Criteria: Quarterly Public Reporting for Student Aid Portion Condition: The University failed to complete required quarterly reports for ARP HEERF II student funding spent during the year. The University is responsible for completing quarterly reports for the HEERF Student Aid portion and for establishing internal controls to ensure that sure reports are submitted within federal requirements. Questioned Cost: N/A Context: Out of the three quarterly reports required to be submitted during the year, none were prepared nor submitted to the University?s website as required. All funds were expended by June 30, 2022. Effect: The University failed to communicate information regarding student funding distributions to the public as required. Cause: The University did not appropriately understand the reporting requirements for ARP HEERF II funding during the 2022 program year. Identification of repeat findings: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The University should ensure that an understanding of HEERF requirements is maintained such that reporting requirements are met when applicable. Views of responsible officials: See Corrective Action Plan