Audit 332071

FY End
2024-07-31
Total Expended
$30.52M
Findings
2
Programs
5
Organization: Union University (TN)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-11
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
513901 2024-001 - - N
1090343 2024-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $27.26M Yes 1
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $2.62M Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $303,266 Yes 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $299,155 Yes 0
84.379 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (teach Grants) $33,461 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
HMEYL2VB2M57 Hunter Martin Auditee
7316615410 Junice Jones, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Union University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended July 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 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 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 Union University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended July 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 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 Union University (University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended July 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 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

Return of Title IV Funds for Failure to Begin Attendance DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The University did not always return Title IV aid timely when a student failed to begin attendance as evidenced by academic engagement. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.21 Questioned Costs: $5,071 Context: Out of 19 students tested for timely Return to Title IV, there was 1 student identified who did not begin attendance based on their online academic activity. This resulted in questioned costs of $5,071 in unsubsidized federal direct loans that should have been returned to Department of Education within 30 days of the term’s start. This was corrected during the audit. Cause: The University did not properly review students with zero credits who received Title IV aid to determine if students had academic activity to establish attendance. Effect: Title IV funds were not returned timely. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that the University reviews online academic activity, in addition to the professor’s evaluation, to confirm the last date of attendance for the student to be able to properly evaluate if an R2T4 is required. The University should also have procedures in place to determine if students actually begin attendance in each class of the term for which they receive Title IV aid. If the last date of attendance cannot be identified, the University should default to the midpoint of the term for the R2T4, in line with the University’s policy and non-attendance taking regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Return of Title IV Funds for Failure to Begin Attendance DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The University did not always return Title IV aid timely when a student failed to begin attendance as evidenced by academic engagement. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.21 Questioned Costs: $5,071 Context: Out of 19 students tested for timely Return to Title IV, there was 1 student identified who did not begin attendance based on their online academic activity. This resulted in questioned costs of $5,071 in unsubsidized federal direct loans that should have been returned to Department of Education within 30 days of the term’s start. This was corrected during the audit. Cause: The University did not properly review students with zero credits who received Title IV aid to determine if students had academic activity to establish attendance. Effect: Title IV funds were not returned timely. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that the University reviews online academic activity, in addition to the professor’s evaluation, to confirm the last date of attendance for the student to be able to properly evaluate if an R2T4 is required. The University should also have procedures in place to determine if students actually begin attendance in each class of the term for which they receive Title IV aid. If the last date of attendance cannot be identified, the University should default to the midpoint of the term for the R2T4, in line with the University’s policy and non-attendance taking regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.