Audit 33734

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$11.34M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-10-18
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
36933 2022-001 - - E
613375 2022-001 - - E

Contacts

Name Title Type
WTM6XM98JDA9 Kenneth Piester Auditee
6613622293 Rob Faulk, 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 The Master's University and Seminary (TMUS) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 2022. 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 TMUS 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 table in SEFA Note 3.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS, NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, FEDERAL INSURANCE, LOANS, AND LOAN GUAR Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of The Master's University and Seminary (TMUS) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 2022. 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 TMUS 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. TMUS did not provide any federal funds to subrecipients nor did they receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance or loan guarantees. TMUS did receive a Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in the amount of $4,347,800. (See Note 2 to the financial statements) The SBA has indicated that PPP loans are not subject to Uniform Guidance audit requirements and therefore, the PPP loan is not included in the schedule.

Finding Details

Pell Award Policy Other Matter DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: Year round Pell grants were not awarded to traditional students enrolled at least half time in summer classes. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b) Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 2 students out of 25 tested were not properly awarded Pell grants based on enrollment status for the summer 2022 term and therefore, under awarded by $2,486. TMUS awarded Pell for the fall and spring terms properly, but did not award additional summer Pell to eligible students. TMUS determined that there were 20 additional eligible students not awarded Pell for the summer 2022 term. Cause: Improper policy was implemented for traditional students taking online classes during summer. Effect: Pell was not awarded to all eligible students for summer term enrollment status. Recommendation: We recommend updating the awarding policy to include nontraditional classes taken during the summer by traditional student as part of the Pell calculation for the academic year. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan
Pell Award Policy Other Matter DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: Year round Pell grants were not awarded to traditional students enrolled at least half time in summer classes. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b) Questioned Costs: $0 Context: 2 students out of 25 tested were not properly awarded Pell grants based on enrollment status for the summer 2022 term and therefore, under awarded by $2,486. TMUS awarded Pell for the fall and spring terms properly, but did not award additional summer Pell to eligible students. TMUS determined that there were 20 additional eligible students not awarded Pell for the summer 2022 term. Cause: Improper policy was implemented for traditional students taking online classes during summer. Effect: Pell was not awarded to all eligible students for summer term enrollment status. Recommendation: We recommend updating the awarding policy to include nontraditional classes taken during the summer by traditional student as part of the Pell calculation for the academic year. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan