Audit 330530

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$5.10M
Findings
6
Programs
4
Organization: Bellin College, Inc. (WI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-03
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
512698 2024-001 - - N
512699 2024-001 - - N
512700 2024-001 - - N
1089140 2024-001 - - N
1089141 2024-001 - - N
1089142 2024-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $1.58M Yes 1
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $339,276 Yes 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $18,144 Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $9,183 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
X24ZBLBYL1K9 Ginger Krummen Schraven Auditee
9204336631 Stephanie Cavadeas Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards (the “Schedule”) includes the College's federal and state award activity under programs of the federal and state government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the 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”) and the State of Wisconsin State Single Audit Guidelines. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College.
Title: Note 4: College Matching Funds 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule includes federal awards received for the various programs. The College is required to provide matching funds for certain student financial aid programs. Matching funds by program provided by the College for the year ended June 30, 2024, are as follows: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant - $6,048, Federal WorkStudy Program - $3,183, Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship - $5,063, and Wisconsin Veterans Grant - $40,263.
Title: Note 5: Administrative Cost Allowances 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Student Financial Assistance allowable expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2024, include amounts claimed for administrative costs of $1,207.
Title: Note 6: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The College does not have sub-recipients of federal or state awards.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-001 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster - grant period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Questioned costs: None How the question costs were computed: N/A Condition: The examination disclosed 4 instances, out of 6 student files tested, in which their effective dates were not correct compared to the school records. Withdrawal/Change/Graduation Date Effective Date Student A 9/21/2023 8/22/2022 Student B 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student C 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student D 1/31/2024 8/22/2022 Criteria: Withdrawal/Change/Graduation date needs to match the effective date from the NSLDS to the school's records.. Effect: Student information is not correct in the system and the school did not comply with the requirements of the program. Cause: The College sent over proper timely notification of any dates listed below; however, the NSLDS did not have any of those dates properly updated in their system. Recommendation: The institution should implement adequate oversight to ensure the dates and the student information match NSLDS. View of Responsible We agree with the finding and are committed to a corrective action. Officials:
Finding 2024-001 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster - grant period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Questioned costs: None How the question costs were computed: N/A Condition: The examination disclosed 4 instances, out of 6 student files tested, in which their effective dates were not correct compared to the school records. Withdrawal/Change/Graduation Date Effective Date Student A 9/21/2023 8/22/2022 Student B 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student C 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student D 1/31/2024 8/22/2022 Criteria: Withdrawal/Change/Graduation date needs to match the effective date from the NSLDS to the school's records.. Effect: Student information is not correct in the system and the school did not comply with the requirements of the program. Cause: The College sent over proper timely notification of any dates listed below; however, the NSLDS did not have any of those dates properly updated in their system. Recommendation: The institution should implement adequate oversight to ensure the dates and the student information match NSLDS. View of Responsible We agree with the finding and are committed to a corrective action. Officials:
Finding 2024-001 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster - grant period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Questioned costs: None How the question costs were computed: N/A Condition: The examination disclosed 4 instances, out of 6 student files tested, in which their effective dates were not correct compared to the school records. Withdrawal/Change/Graduation Date Effective Date Student A 9/21/2023 8/22/2022 Student B 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student C 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student D 1/31/2024 8/22/2022 Criteria: Withdrawal/Change/Graduation date needs to match the effective date from the NSLDS to the school's records.. Effect: Student information is not correct in the system and the school did not comply with the requirements of the program. Cause: The College sent over proper timely notification of any dates listed below; however, the NSLDS did not have any of those dates properly updated in their system. Recommendation: The institution should implement adequate oversight to ensure the dates and the student information match NSLDS. View of Responsible We agree with the finding and are committed to a corrective action. Officials:
Finding 2024-001 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster - grant period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Questioned costs: None How the question costs were computed: N/A Condition: The examination disclosed 4 instances, out of 6 student files tested, in which their effective dates were not correct compared to the school records. Withdrawal/Change/Graduation Date Effective Date Student A 9/21/2023 8/22/2022 Student B 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student C 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student D 1/31/2024 8/22/2022 Criteria: Withdrawal/Change/Graduation date needs to match the effective date from the NSLDS to the school's records.. Effect: Student information is not correct in the system and the school did not comply with the requirements of the program. Cause: The College sent over proper timely notification of any dates listed below; however, the NSLDS did not have any of those dates properly updated in their system. Recommendation: The institution should implement adequate oversight to ensure the dates and the student information match NSLDS. View of Responsible We agree with the finding and are committed to a corrective action. Officials:
Finding 2024-001 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster - grant period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Questioned costs: None How the question costs were computed: N/A Condition: The examination disclosed 4 instances, out of 6 student files tested, in which their effective dates were not correct compared to the school records. Withdrawal/Change/Graduation Date Effective Date Student A 9/21/2023 8/22/2022 Student B 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student C 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student D 1/31/2024 8/22/2022 Criteria: Withdrawal/Change/Graduation date needs to match the effective date from the NSLDS to the school's records.. Effect: Student information is not correct in the system and the school did not comply with the requirements of the program. Cause: The College sent over proper timely notification of any dates listed below; however, the NSLDS did not have any of those dates properly updated in their system. Recommendation: The institution should implement adequate oversight to ensure the dates and the student information match NSLDS. View of Responsible We agree with the finding and are committed to a corrective action. Officials:
Finding 2024-001 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster - grant period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Questioned costs: None How the question costs were computed: N/A Condition: The examination disclosed 4 instances, out of 6 student files tested, in which their effective dates were not correct compared to the school records. Withdrawal/Change/Graduation Date Effective Date Student A 9/21/2023 8/22/2022 Student B 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student C 5/11/2024 8/23/2021 Student D 1/31/2024 8/22/2022 Criteria: Withdrawal/Change/Graduation date needs to match the effective date from the NSLDS to the school's records.. Effect: Student information is not correct in the system and the school did not comply with the requirements of the program. Cause: The College sent over proper timely notification of any dates listed below; however, the NSLDS did not have any of those dates properly updated in their system. Recommendation: The institution should implement adequate oversight to ensure the dates and the student information match NSLDS. View of Responsible We agree with the finding and are committed to a corrective action. Officials: