Audit 326928

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$15.21M
Findings
4
Programs
8
Organization: Mount Saint Mary College (NY)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-01
Auditor: Crowe

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
504349 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - C
504350 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1080791 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - C
1080792 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $11.55M Yes 2
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $2.37M Yes 0
93.178 Nursing Workforce Diversity $643,451 - 0
84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program $262,254 Yes 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $146,671 Yes 0
93.364 Nursing Student Loans $124,511 Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $105,385 Yes 0
84.379 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (teach Grants) $16,974 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JACLBNXLSF44 Arthur Glass III Auditee
8455693211 Kelly Frank Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the activity of Mount Saint Mary College (the "College") for the year ended June 30, 2024 and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College. 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 credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The College has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. NOTE 2 – LOANS OUTSTANDING As of June 30, 2024, the College had $207,679 in loans receivable from participating students related to the Federal Perkins Loan Program. There were no disbursements for the year ended June 30, 2024. The College also participates in the Federal Direct Student Loans Program, including Federal PLUS Loans (PLUS). The dollar amounts are listed in the Schedule although the College is not the recipient of the funds. Such programs are considered a component of the student financial assistance cluster. New loans processed during the year ended June 30, were as follows: NOTE 3 – NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (NSLP) In 2024, the College did not award any new loans under the Nursing Student Loan Program. The outstanding balance of loans under the Nursing Student Loan Program was $50,992 at June 30, 2024. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the activity of Mount Saint Mary College (the "College") for the year ended June 30, 2024 and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College. 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 credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The College has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE 2 – LOANS OUTSTANDING Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the activity of Mount Saint Mary College (the "College") for the year ended June 30, 2024 and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College. 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 credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The College has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. NOTE 2 – LOANS OUTSTANDING As of June 30, 2024, the College had $207,679 in loans receivable from participating students related to the Federal Perkins Loan Program. There were no disbursements for the year ended June 30, 2024. The College also participates in the Federal Direct Student Loans Program, including Federal PLUS Loans (PLUS). The dollar amounts are listed in the Schedule although the College is not the recipient of the funds. Such programs are considered a component of the student financial assistance cluster. New loans processed during the year ended June 30, were as follows: NOTE 3 – NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (NSLP) In 2024, the College did not award any new loans under the Nursing Student Loan Program. The outstanding balance of loans under the Nursing Student Loan Program was $50,992 at June 30, 2024. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A As of June 30, 2024, the College had $207,679 in loans receivable from participating students related to the Federal Perkins Loan Program. There were no disbursements for the year ended June 30, 2024. The College also participates in the Federal Direct Student Loans Program, including Federal PLUS Loans (PLUS). The dollar amounts are listed in the Schedule although the College is not the recipient of the funds. Such programs are considered a component of the student financial assistance cluster. New loans processed during the year ended June 30, were as follows: Federal Direct Student Loan Program Subsidized $ 2,890,913 Unsubsidized 4,804,713 PLUS 3,850,337 Total $ 11,545,963
Title: NOTE 3 – NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (NSLP) Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the activity of Mount Saint Mary College (the "College") for the year ended June 30, 2024 and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College. 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 credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The College has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. NOTE 2 – LOANS OUTSTANDING As of June 30, 2024, the College had $207,679 in loans receivable from participating students related to the Federal Perkins Loan Program. There were no disbursements for the year ended June 30, 2024. The College also participates in the Federal Direct Student Loans Program, including Federal PLUS Loans (PLUS). The dollar amounts are listed in the Schedule although the College is not the recipient of the funds. Such programs are considered a component of the student financial assistance cluster. New loans processed during the year ended June 30, were as follows: NOTE 3 – NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (NSLP) In 2024, the College did not award any new loans under the Nursing Student Loan Program. The outstanding balance of loans under the Nursing Student Loan Program was $50,992 at June 30, 2024. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A In 2024, the College did not award any new loans under the Nursing Student Loan Program. The outstanding balance of loans under the Nursing Student Loan Program was $50,992 at June 30, 2024.

Finding Details

The College has a monthly reconciliation process in place between its system, Jenzabar Financial Aid (JFA), and COD on a monthly basis but not with the G5 system. Further, the G5 reconciliation is done only on a quarterly basis.
For twenty eight out of sixty sample students tested, disbursement details were submitted to COD more than 15 days from the actual disbursement date. This was due to a system error that the College encountered with its system, JFA; For forty eight out of sixty sample students tested, the disbursement date per student account statement and COD did not match; and For one out of sixty sample students tested, there was a disbursement date of February 28, 2024 but it was not reported to COD until October 4, 2024.
The College has a monthly reconciliation process in place between its system, Jenzabar Financial Aid (JFA), and COD on a monthly basis but not with the G5 system. Further, the G5 reconciliation is done only on a quarterly basis.
For twenty eight out of sixty sample students tested, disbursement details were submitted to COD more than 15 days from the actual disbursement date. This was due to a system error that the College encountered with its system, JFA; For forty eight out of sixty sample students tested, the disbursement date per student account statement and COD did not match; and For one out of sixty sample students tested, there was a disbursement date of February 28, 2024 but it was not reported to COD until October 4, 2024.