Audit 32792

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$23.85M
Findings
4
Programs
14
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
28748 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L
28749 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L
605190 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L
605191 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
XMKUFB4JA8Y1 Lorraine Atwood Auditee
8028311208 Mark Laprade Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Federal Perkins Loan Program Accounting Policies: 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM (84.038) - The following sets forth certain balances and activities in the Federal Perkins Loan Program for the year ended June 30, 2022: Perkins cash balance at June 30, 2022 $ 88,143 Perkins loans receivable at June 30, 2021 $ 1,418,675 New loans advanced - Perkins loans receivable at June 30, 2022 as presented on the Schedule $ 1,418,675 Perkins loans collected (93,110) Perkins loans receivable at June 30, 2022 $ 1,325,565
Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Vermont Law and Graduate School, Inc. and Subsidiary (the School) for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with 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 portion of the operations of the School, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the School.

Finding Details

Information on the Federal Program: Federal Agency: United States Department of Education Program Name: Economic Stabilization Fund CFDA: 84.425: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Federal Award Identification Number: N/A Federal Award Year: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Specific Requirement: Financial reports for the HEERF program must be posted on the recipient?s website within 10 days of the end of the previous quarter. Condition Found: During our audit, we noted the HEERF reporting for the quarter October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 was posted on March 29, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Cause and Effect: The School was understaffed in fiscal year 2022, and this reporting requirement was delayed. Recommendation: We recommend developing a schedule that summarizes key reporting dates for significant grants. Repeat Finding: No Views of a Responsible Official and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan
Information on the Federal Program: Federal Agency: United States Department of Education Program Name: Economic Stabilization Fund CFDA: 84.425: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Federal Award Identification Number: N/A Federal Award Year: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Specific Requirement: Financial reports for the HEERF program must be posted on the recipient?s website within 10 days of the end of the previous quarter. Condition Found: During our audit, we noted the HEERF reporting for the quarter October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 was posted on March 29, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Cause and Effect: The School was understaffed in fiscal year 2022, and this reporting requirement was delayed. Recommendation: We recommend developing a schedule that summarizes key reporting dates for significant grants. Repeat Finding: No Views of a Responsible Official and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan
Information on the Federal Program: Federal Agency: United States Department of Education Program Name: Economic Stabilization Fund CFDA: 84.425: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Federal Award Identification Number: N/A Federal Award Year: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Specific Requirement: Financial reports for the HEERF program must be posted on the recipient?s website within 10 days of the end of the previous quarter. Condition Found: During our audit, we noted the HEERF reporting for the quarter October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 was posted on March 29, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Cause and Effect: The School was understaffed in fiscal year 2022, and this reporting requirement was delayed. Recommendation: We recommend developing a schedule that summarizes key reporting dates for significant grants. Repeat Finding: No Views of a Responsible Official and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan
Information on the Federal Program: Federal Agency: United States Department of Education Program Name: Economic Stabilization Fund CFDA: 84.425: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Federal Award Identification Number: N/A Federal Award Year: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Specific Requirement: Financial reports for the HEERF program must be posted on the recipient?s website within 10 days of the end of the previous quarter. Condition Found: During our audit, we noted the HEERF reporting for the quarter October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 was posted on March 29, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Cause and Effect: The School was understaffed in fiscal year 2022, and this reporting requirement was delayed. Recommendation: We recommend developing a schedule that summarizes key reporting dates for significant grants. Repeat Finding: No Views of a Responsible Official and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan