Audit 327902

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$3.03M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Organization: Denver Seminary (CO)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-11
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
505276 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1081718 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $2.81M Yes 1
21.027 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $158,126 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $59,746 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JEHQPT7GTLE7 Gina Kelbert Auditee
8009223040 Nathan Salsbery, 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 Denver Seminary (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 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 in 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 Denver Seminary (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 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 Denver Seminary (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 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

Untimely Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: There were 2 late returns of funds for students that withdrew during the term and 1 additional late return of funds for a student that did not attend the term. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 2 of 7 withdrawals tested had returns that were 109 and 259 days late totaling $622 and $668, respectively. 1 out of 7 had a late return of 128 days for $4,750 due to a delayed determination of non-attendance. These errors were discovered and corrected during the audit. After these errors were discovered, the Seminary completed a full file review of all 16 withdrawals to ensure accurate and timely R2T4 calculations noting no additional errors. Cause: The Seminary had staff turnover in the registrar’s office which caused miscommunication between the registrar and financial aid office as well as inaccurate system reports. Because of the inaccurate system reports, the student who didn’t attend wasn’t identified. Additionally, because of the reporting problem, the original returns for students that formally withdrew were based on an inaccurate last day of attendance used in the R2T4 calculation and the late return was due to the correction of the original returns. Effect: Federal funding was returned late. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that the Seminary review all dates provided by Campus Nexus reports to verify correct last day of attendance is used in R2T4 calculations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Untimely Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: There were 2 late returns of funds for students that withdrew during the term and 1 additional late return of funds for a student that did not attend the term. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 2 of 7 withdrawals tested had returns that were 109 and 259 days late totaling $622 and $668, respectively. 1 out of 7 had a late return of 128 days for $4,750 due to a delayed determination of non-attendance. These errors were discovered and corrected during the audit. After these errors were discovered, the Seminary completed a full file review of all 16 withdrawals to ensure accurate and timely R2T4 calculations noting no additional errors. Cause: The Seminary had staff turnover in the registrar’s office which caused miscommunication between the registrar and financial aid office as well as inaccurate system reports. Because of the inaccurate system reports, the student who didn’t attend wasn’t identified. Additionally, because of the reporting problem, the original returns for students that formally withdrew were based on an inaccurate last day of attendance used in the R2T4 calculation and the late return was due to the correction of the original returns. Effect: Federal funding was returned late. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that the Seminary review all dates provided by Campus Nexus reports to verify correct last day of attendance is used in R2T4 calculations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.