Audit 328682

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$7.38M
Findings
4
Programs
15
Organization: College of Eastern Idaho (ID)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-18
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
508214 2024-001 - - N
508215 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1084656 2024-001 - - N
1084657 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
XT2JTMJ3M2T8 Don Bourne Auditee
2085355360 Sara McKenna Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

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 College of Eastern Idaho has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of the College of Eastern Idaho under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with 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”). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the College of Eastern Idaho, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the College of Eastern Idaho.
Title: Federal Student 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 College of Eastern Idaho has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The federal student loan program listed on the Schedule is not administered directly by the College of Eastern Idaho, therefore the basis used to determine loans expended is the amount of new loans made during the fiscal year.
Title: College Administered Loan Programs 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 College of Eastern Idaho has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, the College administered the following loan programs: Loan Program Federal ALN 2024 Amount Direct Subsidized 84.268 $1,182,118 Direct Unsubsidized 84.268 1,311,404 Direct Plus 84.268 17,031 Total $2,510,553
Title: Subrecipients 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 College of Eastern Idaho has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The College does not have any subrecipients or subrecipient expenditures.

Finding Details

The examination disclosed 7 student out of 40 school student files tested, in which NSLDS was not updated correctly. Student A: According to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail the student's status is "Z-No Record Found". The student is active and full time according to the education records. Student B: According to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail the student's status is "Z-No Record Found". The student is active and full time according to the education records. Student C: According to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail the student's status is "Z-No Record Found". The student is active and full time according to the education records. Student D: The student withdrew on 12/18/23 but was not reported as withdrawn. The status according to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail is “Z-No Record Found”. Student E: The student withdrew on 11/18/23 but was not reported as withdrawn. The status according to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail is “Z-No Record Found”. Student F: The student’s start date reported to NSLDS was not reported accurately Student G: The student status is shown as “Z-No Record Found”, no other status is reported for the student.
The examination disclosed that the institution was not providing notification to the student of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student/parent’s right to cancel; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel.
The examination disclosed 7 student out of 40 school student files tested, in which NSLDS was not updated correctly. Student A: According to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail the student's status is "Z-No Record Found". The student is active and full time according to the education records. Student B: According to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail the student's status is "Z-No Record Found". The student is active and full time according to the education records. Student C: According to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail the student's status is "Z-No Record Found". The student is active and full time according to the education records. Student D: The student withdrew on 12/18/23 but was not reported as withdrawn. The status according to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail is “Z-No Record Found”. Student E: The student withdrew on 11/18/23 but was not reported as withdrawn. The status according to the NSLDS Program Enrollment Detail is “Z-No Record Found”. Student F: The student’s start date reported to NSLDS was not reported accurately Student G: The student status is shown as “Z-No Record Found”, no other status is reported for the student.
The examination disclosed that the institution was not providing notification to the student of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student/parent’s right to cancel; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel.