Audit 326226

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$66.86M
Findings
14
Programs
27
Organization: Drake University (IA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-10-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
503949 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
503950 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
503951 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
503952 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
503953 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
503954 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
503955 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1080391 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1080392 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1080393 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1080394 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1080395 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1080396 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1080397 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $39.41M Yes 1
93.600 Head Start $12.12M - 0
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $3.53M Yes 1
84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program $3.11M Yes 1
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $753,550 Yes 1
93.342 Health Professions Student Loans, Including Primary Care Loans/loans for Disadvantaged Students $751,960 Yes 1
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance $537,735 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $389,453 Yes 1
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $385,578 - 0
93.211 Rural Telemedicine Grants $343,483 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $304,764 - 0
93.576 Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants $277,447 - 0
84.129 Rehabilitation Long-Term Training $210,951 - 0
47.076 Stem Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) $180,500 - 0
47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences $167,657 - 0
47.074 Biological Sciences $68,638 - 0
95.006 Model Acts Program $49,355 - 0
10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (afri) $48,927 - 0
81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program $23,562 - 0
43.008 Office of Stem Engagement (ostem) $20,250 - 0
45.024 Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals $16,823 - 0
59.077 Community Navigator Pilot Program $13,356 - 0
12.431 Basic Scientific Research $11,055 - 0
45.149 Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access $10,000 - 0
47.070 Computer and Information Science and Engineering $4,764 - 0
19.009 Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs $1,777 - 0
12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering $1,674 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
CMXGBGR1SAK1 Adam Voigts Auditee
5152712011 Chad Lassen Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID INSTITUTIONAL AND PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY METRICS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the University under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the University, it is not intended and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the University. Expenditures reported on 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 credit made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance expenditures reported on the Schedule related to the March 14, 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, which was a presidentially declared disaster. The expenditures of $385,578 were incurred in a prior year and obligated by FEMA during the year ended June 30, 2024. Basis of Presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements: The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Net assets, revenue, expenses, and gains and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not elect to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Institution is in compliance with the following institutional and program eligibility requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and Federal regulations under 34 CFR 668.23: * Correspondence courses the institution offers under 34 CFR 600.7(b) and (g) * Regular students that enroll in correspondence courses under 34 CFR 600.7(b) and (g) * Institution’s regular students that are incarcerated under 34 CFR 600.7(c) and (g) * Completion rates for confined or incarcerated individuals enrolled in non-degree programs at nonprofit institutions under 34 CFR 600.7(c)(3)(ii) and (g) * Institution’s regular students that lack a high school diploma or its equivalent under 34 CFR 600.7(d) and (g) * Completion rates for short-term programs under 34 CFR 668.8(f) and (g) * Placement rates for short-term programs under https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-VI/part-668/subpart-A/section-668.8 34 CFR 668.8(e)(2)
Title: STUDENT LOANS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the University under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the University, it is not intended and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the University. Expenditures reported on 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 credit made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance expenditures reported on the Schedule related to the March 14, 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, which was a presidentially declared disaster. The expenditures of $385,578 were incurred in a prior year and obligated by FEMA during the year ended June 30, 2024. Basis of Presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements: The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Net assets, revenue, expenses, and gains and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not elect to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Loan balances outstanding at June 30, 2024, for which the University continues to have federal compliance requirements are included in the University’s consolidated financial statements and as federal expenditures in the Schedule. Outstanding balances of student loans held by the University at June 30, 2024, were as follows: Program Title / Assistance Listing Number / Loans Outstanding Federal Perkins Loan Program - Federal Capital Contributions / 84.038 / $2,144,379 Health Professional Student Loans, Including Primary Care Loans and Loans for Disadvantaged Students / 93.342 / $3,860,121 Total: $6,004,500 The University is responsible only for the performance of certain administrative duties with respect to Federal Direct Student Loans (Direct Loans) and, accordingly, these loans are not included in the University’s financial statements. The federal expenditures in the Schedule related to Direct Loans represent the dollar amount of loans disbursed during the year ended June 30, 2024.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: * Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance * Other matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states schools must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to NSLDS through an enrollment roster file. The school is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date as well as program enrollment effective date. Changes to a students' status are required to be reported within 30 days of becoming aware of the status change, or with the next scheduled transmission of statuses if the scheduled transmission is within 60 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of the 40 students tested where the students' change in status was not reported in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: During our testing, it was noted the University identified the status changes outside of their regular enrollment reporting schedule, so the reporting to NSLDS was not done timely. Cause: For 2 of the 3 students, they were enrolled in modules, and they successfully completed module one and withdrew from future modules prior to them starting. Financial Aid correctly identified these students as Title IV withdrawals and completed the R2T4 process, but the student was not reported as a withdrawal in enrollment reporting to NSLDS. For 1 of the 3 students, the student's graduation status was reported one day late. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University reevaluate its procedures and review policies surrounding reporting status changes to NSLDS to put a process in place to ensure the student status changes are being reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.