Audit 344201

FY End
2024-09-30
Total Expended
$31.29M
Findings
8
Programs
11
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-02-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
524815 2024-007 Significant Deficiency - N
524816 2024-007 Significant Deficiency - N
524817 2024-007 Significant Deficiency - N
524818 2024-007 Significant Deficiency - N
1101257 2024-007 Significant Deficiency - N
1101258 2024-007 Significant Deficiency - N
1101259 2024-007 Significant Deficiency - N
1101260 2024-007 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $15.24M Yes 1
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $11.53M Yes 1
84.047 Trio Upward Bound $1.26M - 0
84.042 Trio Student Support Services $989,149 - 0
84.044 Trio Talent Search $752,155 - 0
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $479,003 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $381,461 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $246,591 Yes 1
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $185,750 Yes 1
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $155,083 - 0
47.076 Stem Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) $39 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JK46KBHMQGE5 Kelly Little Auditee
2515802206 Jeri S Groce Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 3. FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Coastal Alabama Community College (the College) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The College did not elect to charge a de minimis rate of 10% for all federal awards. The College participates in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (the Program), Federal Assistance Listing Number 84.268, which includes the Federal Subsidized Direct Loan and the Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan programs. The College is not responsible for collection of these loans. The amount of disbursements under the Program during the current year is presented in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.

Finding Details

(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34 CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime, three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time. Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2 students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was under awarded Pell grant funds. Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one student was under awarded $925. Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment status changed. Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset. Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34 CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime, three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time. Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2 students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was under awarded Pell grant funds. Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one student was under awarded $925. Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment status changed. Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset. Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34 CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime, three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time. Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2 students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was under awarded Pell grant funds. Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one student was under awarded $925. Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment status changed. Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset. Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34 CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime, three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time. Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2 students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was under awarded Pell grant funds. Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one student was under awarded $925. Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment status changed. Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset. Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34 CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime, three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time. Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2 students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was under awarded Pell grant funds. Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one student was under awarded $925. Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment status changed. Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset. Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34 CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime, three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time. Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2 students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was under awarded Pell grant funds. Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one student was under awarded $925. Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment status changed. Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset. Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34 CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime, three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time. Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2 students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was under awarded Pell grant funds. Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one student was under awarded $925. Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment status changed. Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset. Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34 CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime, three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time. Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2 students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was under awarded Pell grant funds. Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one student was under awarded $925. Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment status changed. Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset. Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.