Audit 32580

FY End
2022-05-31
Total Expended
$12.07M
Findings
2
Programs
7
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-01-03
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
35126 2022-001 - - E
611568 2022-001 - - E

Contacts

Name Title Type
X8MZQNSC8S59 Tom McGlinchey, CPA Auditee
7148792280 Christopher Gordon, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Hope International University and Subsidiaries (the University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending May 31, 2022. 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 University 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 table in SEFA note 3.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS, NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, FEDERAL INSURANCE, LOANS, AND LOAN GUAR Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Hope International University and Subsidiaries (the University) under programs of the federal government for the year ending May 31, 2022. 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 University 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 University did not provide any federal funds to subrecipients nor did they receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance, loans, or loan guarantees. The University did receive a Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in the amount of $2,000,000. (See Note 8 to the financial statements). The SBA has indicated that PPP loans are not subject to Uniform Guidance audit requirements and therefore, the PPP loa nis not included in the schedule.

Finding Details

2022-001 Incorrect Pell Calculations Other Matter DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: The University did not properly award Pell for distance education/modular students when the student had enrollment changes in the term. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b) Questioned Costs: $1,042 Context: Out of 38 students tested student, 2 students were not awarded the correct amount of Pell based on enrollment status. 1 student was originally awarded at ? but attended ? time, resulting in an $812 under award of Pell. This student was corrected as part of the audit process. 1 student withdrew from the term but did not have Pell recalculated for ? enrollment prior to the R2T4 calculation resulting in a net over award of $1,042. Cause: These were oversights due to changing enrollment status. Effect: Pell was not awarded correctly based on enrollment status resulting in an incorrect amount of Pell disbursed to these students Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend a process be used to adjust Pell to be paid in alignment with enrollment status. We recommend that attendance in each module be confirmed by an academic related activity and financial aid office be notified so that appropriate changes to Pell awards can be made timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
2022-001 Incorrect Pell Calculations Other Matter DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: The University did not properly award Pell for distance education/modular students when the student had enrollment changes in the term. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b) Questioned Costs: $1,042 Context: Out of 38 students tested student, 2 students were not awarded the correct amount of Pell based on enrollment status. 1 student was originally awarded at ? but attended ? time, resulting in an $812 under award of Pell. This student was corrected as part of the audit process. 1 student withdrew from the term but did not have Pell recalculated for ? enrollment prior to the R2T4 calculation resulting in a net over award of $1,042. Cause: These were oversights due to changing enrollment status. Effect: Pell was not awarded correctly based on enrollment status resulting in an incorrect amount of Pell disbursed to these students Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend a process be used to adjust Pell to be paid in alignment with enrollment status. We recommend that attendance in each module be confirmed by an academic related activity and financial aid office be notified so that appropriate changes to Pell awards can be made timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.