Audit 324682

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$2.91M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Dallas Theological Seminary (TX)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-10-14
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
502668 2024-001 - - N
1079110 2024-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $2.77M Yes 1
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $130,984 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
FRLBRGREMNP5 David Tarrant Auditee
2148875021 Dan Campbell, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Dallas Theological Seminary and Dallas Seminary Foundation (Seminary) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If the Seminary is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. See the notes to the SEFA for the chart/table
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS, NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, FEDERAL INSURANCE, LOANS, AND LOAN GUARANTEES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Dallas Theological Seminary and Dallas Seminary Foundation (Seminary) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If the Seminary is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Seminary did not provide any federal funds to subrecipients nor did they receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance, loans, or loan guarantees.
Title: INSTITUTION ELIGIBILITY LIMITATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 34 CFR 600.7(a)1 Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Dallas Theological Seminary and Dallas Seminary Foundation (Seminary) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If the Seminary is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. To maintain institutional eligibility to participate in the Department of Education’s Title IV financial aid programs, the Seminary is required to comply with 34 CFR 600.7(a)1 which limits the number of correspondence courses, the number of students enrolled in correspondence courses, the number of incarcerated students enrolled and the number of students enrolled without a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. As part of the audit procedures, compliance with these limitations was tested. No non-compliance with the requirements was noted.

Finding Details

Enrollment Reporting to National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The NSLDS enrollment status effective date for some withdrawals was not accurately sent to NSLDS from the system. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.309 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 29 students tested, 3 students had incorrect effective dates reported for their enrollment status, ranging from two weeks to six weeks different. All of these students were official and unofficial withdrawals. These students were corrected during the audit process. Cause: There was an incorrect date being pulled in the system to send to NSLDS. Effect: Inaccurate reporting can impact a student’s loan grace period in school deferment eligibility, beginning loan repayments, appropriate interest charges, etc. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the student financial aid team and registrar work together, potentially including information technology, to ensure the appropriate fields are captured from the system for NSLDS enrollment reporting. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Enrollment Reporting to National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The NSLDS enrollment status effective date for some withdrawals was not accurately sent to NSLDS from the system. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.309 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 29 students tested, 3 students had incorrect effective dates reported for their enrollment status, ranging from two weeks to six weeks different. All of these students were official and unofficial withdrawals. These students were corrected during the audit process. Cause: There was an incorrect date being pulled in the system to send to NSLDS. Effect: Inaccurate reporting can impact a student’s loan grace period in school deferment eligibility, beginning loan repayments, appropriate interest charges, etc. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the student financial aid team and registrar work together, potentially including information technology, to ensure the appropriate fields are captured from the system for NSLDS enrollment reporting. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.