Audit 329160

FY End
2024-05-31
Total Expended
$12.90M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Organization: Shorter University (GA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-20
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
509374 2024-001 - - E
1085816 2024-001 - - E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $8.49M Yes 1
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $3.10M Yes 0
84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program $880,170 Yes 0
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Institutional Portion $232,701 - 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $140,659 Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $64,721 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
E7TSKSC3D4R8 Colleen Lassiter Auditee
7062337337 Rachel McMichael, 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 Shorter University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended May 31, 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 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 the 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 Shorter University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended May 31, 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 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: FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Shorter University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended May 31, 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 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 the notes to the SEFA for chart/table.
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 Shorter University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended May 31, 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 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

Inaccurate Packaging of Federal Direct Loans (FDL) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: Students were not accurately packaged subsidized loans based on the students’ need analysis. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.301 Questioned Costs: $3,500 Context: 1 out of 60 students tested was not accurately packaged subsidized loans based on the student’s need analysis due to an adjustment in the student’s outside scholarships after the initial award packaging. The student was eligible for $3,500 in subsidized loans that was disbursed as additional unsubsidized loans. This was corrected during the audit. Cause: The University did not reevaluate the students’ need for subsidized loans after adjustments were made to the students’ packaging. Effect: Students received additional ineligible unsubsidized loans and were not awarded up to their full subsidized loan eligibility. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: We recommend the financial aid department run a report periodically during each semester to determine that students are being awarded up to the max subsidized loan eligibility prior to being awarded unsubsidized loans. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Inaccurate Packaging of Federal Direct Loans (FDL) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: Students were not accurately packaged subsidized loans based on the students’ need analysis. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.301 Questioned Costs: $3,500 Context: 1 out of 60 students tested was not accurately packaged subsidized loans based on the student’s need analysis due to an adjustment in the student’s outside scholarships after the initial award packaging. The student was eligible for $3,500 in subsidized loans that was disbursed as additional unsubsidized loans. This was corrected during the audit. Cause: The University did not reevaluate the students’ need for subsidized loans after adjustments were made to the students’ packaging. Effect: Students received additional ineligible unsubsidized loans and were not awarded up to their full subsidized loan eligibility. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: We recommend the financial aid department run a report periodically during each semester to determine that students are being awarded up to the max subsidized loan eligibility prior to being awarded unsubsidized loans. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.