Audit 337940

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$29.53M
Findings
2
Programs
11
Organization: Lesley University (MA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-15
Auditor: Cbiz CPAS PC

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UJSLXBGQB4B9 Chichi Grove Auditee
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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. The University has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Lesley University (the “University”) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this 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 (the “Uniform Guidance”). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the University, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the University. The University includes loans granted under the Federal Direct Student Loans Program and Federal Perkins Loan Program as expenditures of federal awards.
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. The University has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate under the Uniform Guidance. The federal student loan program listed is administered directly by the University via a contracted party and balances and transactions relating to this program are included in the University’s basic financial statements. Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year and loans made during the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. The balance of loans outstanding at June 30, 2024 consists of: SEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TABLE.

Finding Details

Finding – Special Tests and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting – Federal Direct Student Loan Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.268; June 30, 2024 Award Year; U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirement Enrollment information, including the effective date of separation from the institution, must be accurately reported within 30 days whenever attendance changes for a student, unless a roster will be submitted within 60 days. The changes include reductions or increases in attendance levels, withdrawals, graduations, and approved leaves-of absence. It is the institution’s responsibility, as a participant in the Title IV aid programs, to monitor and report these changes to the National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”). (NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide November 2022, and 34 CFR 685.309(b)) Condition Found Of the fifteen students selected for enrollment reporting testing, two students within the sample were reported to NSLDS outside the maximum 60-day window. Questioned Costs None noted. Cause For two students, the correct date of separation was reported by the University timely, within the 60-day window, to the National Student Clearinghouse (“NSC”). The end of the 60-day window lapsed between the date NSC received the information and the date NSC communicated the information to NSLDS. Effect A student’s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, grace periods, and repayments, as well as the government’s payment of interest subsidies. The notification of student status changes to NSLDS will cause a student to enter into a grace period and determine a repayment date and, therefore, accurate and timely notification of student status to NSLDS is important. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeating finding. Recommendation The University should remain vigilant in its oversight over timely communication of enrollment reporting detail to NSC and from NSC to NSLDS as it is the University’s responsibility to ensure this information is received timely by NSLDS, regardless of whether an intermediate party is used. Views of Responsible Officials and Correct Actions See Corrective Action Plan
Finding – Special Tests and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting – Federal Direct Student Loan Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.268; June 30, 2024 Award Year; U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirement Enrollment information, including the effective date of separation from the institution, must be accurately reported within 30 days whenever attendance changes for a student, unless a roster will be submitted within 60 days. The changes include reductions or increases in attendance levels, withdrawals, graduations, and approved leaves-of absence. It is the institution’s responsibility, as a participant in the Title IV aid programs, to monitor and report these changes to the National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”). (NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide November 2022, and 34 CFR 685.309(b)) Condition Found Of the fifteen students selected for enrollment reporting testing, two students within the sample were reported to NSLDS outside the maximum 60-day window. Questioned Costs None noted. Cause For two students, the correct date of separation was reported by the University timely, within the 60-day window, to the National Student Clearinghouse (“NSC”). The end of the 60-day window lapsed between the date NSC received the information and the date NSC communicated the information to NSLDS. Effect A student’s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, grace periods, and repayments, as well as the government’s payment of interest subsidies. The notification of student status changes to NSLDS will cause a student to enter into a grace period and determine a repayment date and, therefore, accurate and timely notification of student status to NSLDS is important. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeating finding. Recommendation The University should remain vigilant in its oversight over timely communication of enrollment reporting detail to NSC and from NSC to NSLDS as it is the University’s responsibility to ensure this information is received timely by NSLDS, regardless of whether an intermediate party is used. Views of Responsible Officials and Correct Actions See Corrective Action Plan