Audit 328600

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$3.80M
Findings
6
Programs
4
Organization: The King's University (TX)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-15
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
508161 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
508162 2024-002 - - N
508163 2024-002 - - N
1084603 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
1084604 2024-002 - - N
1084605 2024-002 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $3.22M Yes 2
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $532,577 Yes 1
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $35,110 Yes 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $21,293 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
EE9JC22MVAB4 Barry Harp, CPA Auditee
8177221700 Robert J. Faulk, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of The King’s University (University) 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 combined and 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 notes to the SEFA for 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 The King’s University (University) 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 combined and 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.
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 The King’s University (University) 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 combined and 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. To maintain institutional eligibility to participate in the Department of Education’s Title IV financial aid programs, the University 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

Need Analysis and Transfer Credits Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: Students were not initially appropriately awarded subsidized aid based on need and credits earned. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.203 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 6 students out of 60 were under awarded subsidized loans based on the number of credits earned due to an inadvertent exclusion of transfer credits not being part of the earned credit calculation. These students have not yet been adjusted. Cause: The University uses a third party to assist with awarding federal aid, and the reports pulling earned credits did not include transfer credits that were applied to the student. Effect: Students were awarded less subsidized federal aid than they were eligible for. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University update the report that pulls all credits as all earned credits and not just those credits earned at the University. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 and 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The dates and amounts that Pell and FDL awards were posted to student accounts did not always agree to disbursement records reported to Common Origination and Disbursement (COD). Criteria: 34 CFR 668.164(a) Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 4 of 60 students tested had COD loan and Pell disbursement date errors ranging from 7 to 15 days, including one student who did not have the correct amount of Pell reported on COD compared to what was accurately disbursed on the student account. The students that COD allowed corrections to occur have been corrected. Cause: Reconciliations are completed by the third party administrator with the third party’s system of disbursement. Adjustments that occurred on the student account did not always get transferred to the third party system and were not identified in the reconciliation process. Effect: Inaccurate reporting of disbursements to COD can impact accrued interest for FDL as well as the monitoring of Pell lifetime limits and FDL aggregate limits for subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend that procedures be implemented to ensure that disbursement reporting to COD be reflective of the actual disbursement dates and amounts with the University’s student information system. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 and 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The dates and amounts that Pell and FDL awards were posted to student accounts did not always agree to disbursement records reported to Common Origination and Disbursement (COD). Criteria: 34 CFR 668.164(a) Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 4 of 60 students tested had COD loan and Pell disbursement date errors ranging from 7 to 15 days, including one student who did not have the correct amount of Pell reported on COD compared to what was accurately disbursed on the student account. The students that COD allowed corrections to occur have been corrected. Cause: Reconciliations are completed by the third party administrator with the third party’s system of disbursement. Adjustments that occurred on the student account did not always get transferred to the third party system and were not identified in the reconciliation process. Effect: Inaccurate reporting of disbursements to COD can impact accrued interest for FDL as well as the monitoring of Pell lifetime limits and FDL aggregate limits for subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend that procedures be implemented to ensure that disbursement reporting to COD be reflective of the actual disbursement dates and amounts with the University’s student information system. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Need Analysis and Transfer Credits Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: Students were not initially appropriately awarded subsidized aid based on need and credits earned. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.203 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 6 students out of 60 were under awarded subsidized loans based on the number of credits earned due to an inadvertent exclusion of transfer credits not being part of the earned credit calculation. These students have not yet been adjusted. Cause: The University uses a third party to assist with awarding federal aid, and the reports pulling earned credits did not include transfer credits that were applied to the student. Effect: Students were awarded less subsidized federal aid than they were eligible for. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University update the report that pulls all credits as all earned credits and not just those credits earned at the University. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 and 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The dates and amounts that Pell and FDL awards were posted to student accounts did not always agree to disbursement records reported to Common Origination and Disbursement (COD). Criteria: 34 CFR 668.164(a) Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 4 of 60 students tested had COD loan and Pell disbursement date errors ranging from 7 to 15 days, including one student who did not have the correct amount of Pell reported on COD compared to what was accurately disbursed on the student account. The students that COD allowed corrections to occur have been corrected. Cause: Reconciliations are completed by the third party administrator with the third party’s system of disbursement. Adjustments that occurred on the student account did not always get transferred to the third party system and were not identified in the reconciliation process. Effect: Inaccurate reporting of disbursements to COD can impact accrued interest for FDL as well as the monitoring of Pell lifetime limits and FDL aggregate limits for subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend that procedures be implemented to ensure that disbursement reporting to COD be reflective of the actual disbursement dates and amounts with the University’s student information system. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 and 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The dates and amounts that Pell and FDL awards were posted to student accounts did not always agree to disbursement records reported to Common Origination and Disbursement (COD). Criteria: 34 CFR 668.164(a) Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 4 of 60 students tested had COD loan and Pell disbursement date errors ranging from 7 to 15 days, including one student who did not have the correct amount of Pell reported on COD compared to what was accurately disbursed on the student account. The students that COD allowed corrections to occur have been corrected. Cause: Reconciliations are completed by the third party administrator with the third party’s system of disbursement. Adjustments that occurred on the student account did not always get transferred to the third party system and were not identified in the reconciliation process. Effect: Inaccurate reporting of disbursements to COD can impact accrued interest for FDL as well as the monitoring of Pell lifetime limits and FDL aggregate limits for subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend that procedures be implemented to ensure that disbursement reporting to COD be reflective of the actual disbursement dates and amounts with the University’s student information system. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.