Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Reporting 34 CFR 690.83
Condition - The University's internal controls did not ensure origination records reported to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System were accurate.
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of a population of 4,125 students receiving Pell Grants and/or Direct Student Loans, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For 16 of the students tested, the enrollment date reported to COD differed from the enrollment date in the student information system, Banner.
Effect - Incorrect origination record data was reported to COD.
Cause - The University incorrectly reported the enrollment date to COD for Pell recipients.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should review and update their internal controls to ensure accurate origination record data is accurately reported to COD.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Reporting 34 CFR 690.83
Condition - The University's internal controls did not ensure origination records reported to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System were accurate.
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of a population of 4,125 students receiving Pell Grants and/or Direct Student Loans, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For 16 of the students tested, the enrollment date reported to COD differed from the enrollment date in the student information system, Banner.
Effect - Incorrect origination record data was reported to COD.
Cause - The University incorrectly reported the enrollment date to COD for Pell recipients.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should review and update their internal controls to ensure accurate origination record data is accurately reported to COD.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Student Information Security 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) - (8), 16 CFR 314.4(e)
Condition - The University does not have a written information security program that addresses all required elements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Questioned costs - None
Context - On December 9, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission issued final regulations for 16 CFR Part 314 to implement the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act information safeguarding standards that institutions must implement. The regulations established minimum standards that institutions must meet. Institutions were required to be in compliance with the revised requirements no later than June 9, 2023. The University's written information security program did not contain 9 of the 14 elements required by the revised Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act regulations.
Effect - The University's written information security program does not address all required written statement elements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Cause - The University did not update its written information security program by June 9, 2023 for the revised requirements of 16 CFR Part 314.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should revise its written information security program to be compliant with the current requirements of 16 CFR Part 314.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Student Information Security 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) - (8), 16 CFR 314.4(e)
Condition - The University does not have a written information security program that addresses all required elements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Questioned costs - None
Context - On December 9, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission issued final regulations for 16 CFR Part 314 to implement the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act information safeguarding standards that institutions must implement. The regulations established minimum standards that institutions must meet. Institutions were required to be in compliance with the revised requirements no later than June 9, 2023. The University's written information security program did not contain 9 of the 14 elements required by the revised Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act regulations.
Effect - The University's written information security program does not address all required written statement elements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Cause - The University did not update its written information security program by June 9, 2023 for the revised requirements of 16 CFR Part 314.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should revise its written information security program to be compliant with the current requirements of 16 CFR Part 314.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Return of Title IV Funds 34 CFR 668.22
Condition - Return of Title IV funds were not calculated correctly and funds were not returned within the required time frame.
Questioned costs - $1,104
Context - Out of a population of 423 official and unofficial withdrawals of students who received Student Financial Assistance, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For one of the student withdrawals tested, the calculation of funds to be returned by the University was calculated incorrectly. For another student withdrawal tested, the funds were not returned to the lender within the required time frame and the credit to the student's account was not made within the required time frame.
Effect - The incorrect amount of funds were returned, funds were not returned within the required time frame, and a student's account was not credited within the required timeframe.
Cause - The University did not use the correct amount of institutional charges when calculating the required return for one student. The University did not return funds within the required time frame for one student.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should update their controls to ensure inputs used to calculate the return are accurate and agree to instututional records. The University should review its processes for ensuring return of funds are returned in a timely manner.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Return of Title IV Funds 34 CFR 668.22
Condition - Return of Title IV funds were not calculated correctly and funds were not returned within the required time frame.
Questioned costs - $1,104
Context - Out of a population of 423 official and unofficial withdrawals of students who received Student Financial Assistance, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For one of the student withdrawals tested, the calculation of funds to be returned by the University was calculated incorrectly. For another student withdrawal tested, the funds were not returned to the lender within the required time frame and the credit to the student's account was not made within the required time frame.
Effect - The incorrect amount of funds were returned, funds were not returned within the required time frame, and a student's account was not credited within the required timeframe.
Cause - The University did not use the correct amount of institutional charges when calculating the required return for one student. The University did not return funds within the required time frame for one student.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should update their controls to ensure inputs used to calculate the return are accurate and agree to instututional records. The University should review its processes for ensuring return of funds are returned in a timely manner.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Enrollment Reporting 34 CFR 668.41(a)
Condition - Published program length was not reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) based on the definition of "normal time" to completion according to the regulations at 34 CFR 668.41(a).
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of a population of 5,277 status changes of students receiving Pell Grants and/or Direct Student Loans, a sample of 25 students with status changes were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For five of the students tested, the published program length reported to NSLDS did not agree to the program length based on the institution's determination of how long, in years, the program is designed for a full-time student to complete.
Effect - Incorrect program-level record data was reported to NSLDS.
Cause - The published program length for a Masters credential level was reported as 2.5 years regardless of the program length as determined by the institution for how long, in years, the program is designed for a full-time student to complete.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should review and update controls in place to ensure proper reporting of published program length to NSLDS.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Enrollment Reporting 34 CFR 668.41(a)
Condition - Published program length was not reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) based on the definition of "normal time" to completion according to the regulations at 34 CFR 668.41(a).
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of a population of 5,277 status changes of students receiving Pell Grants and/or Direct Student Loans, a sample of 25 students with status changes were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For five of the students tested, the published program length reported to NSLDS did not agree to the program length based on the institution's determination of how long, in years, the program is designed for a full-time student to complete.
Effect - Incorrect program-level record data was reported to NSLDS.
Cause - The published program length for a Masters credential level was reported as 2.5 years regardless of the program length as determined by the institution for how long, in years, the program is designed for a full-time student to complete.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should review and update controls in place to ensure proper reporting of published program length to NSLDS.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program, ALN 11.028
U.S. Department of Commerce Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Reporting 2 CFR 200.329
Condition - The University was unable to substantiate amounts reported on semi-annual performance reports and an amount reported was for the incorrect reporting period.
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of the population of two semi-annual performance reporting requirements for the fiscal a year, a sample of one report was selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For three agency specific key line items tested, the University was unable to provide documentation to substantiate the amounts reported. For one agency specific key line item tested, the amount reported was for the incorrect reporting period.
Effect - Certain agency specific key line items reported were not substantiated with appropriate documentation and one key line item was reported for the incorrect reporting period.
Cause - The University did not maintain supporting documentation for amounts reported in the semi-annual performance report and improper report parameters were used to generate amounts reported.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should maintain adequate supporting documentation used in the preparation of performance reports and should review the supporting documentation used in preparation of the reports to ensure it is for the appropriate reporting period.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Reporting 34 CFR 690.83
Condition - The University's internal controls did not ensure origination records reported to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System were accurate.
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of a population of 4,125 students receiving Pell Grants and/or Direct Student Loans, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For 16 of the students tested, the enrollment date reported to COD differed from the enrollment date in the student information system, Banner.
Effect - Incorrect origination record data was reported to COD.
Cause - The University incorrectly reported the enrollment date to COD for Pell recipients.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should review and update their internal controls to ensure accurate origination record data is accurately reported to COD.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Reporting 34 CFR 690.83
Condition - The University's internal controls did not ensure origination records reported to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System were accurate.
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of a population of 4,125 students receiving Pell Grants and/or Direct Student Loans, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For 16 of the students tested, the enrollment date reported to COD differed from the enrollment date in the student information system, Banner.
Effect - Incorrect origination record data was reported to COD.
Cause - The University incorrectly reported the enrollment date to COD for Pell recipients.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should review and update their internal controls to ensure accurate origination record data is accurately reported to COD.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Student Information Security 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) - (8), 16 CFR 314.4(e)
Condition - The University does not have a written information security program that addresses all required elements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Questioned costs - None
Context - On December 9, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission issued final regulations for 16 CFR Part 314 to implement the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act information safeguarding standards that institutions must implement. The regulations established minimum standards that institutions must meet. Institutions were required to be in compliance with the revised requirements no later than June 9, 2023. The University's written information security program did not contain 9 of the 14 elements required by the revised Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act regulations.
Effect - The University's written information security program does not address all required written statement elements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Cause - The University did not update its written information security program by June 9, 2023 for the revised requirements of 16 CFR Part 314.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should revise its written information security program to be compliant with the current requirements of 16 CFR Part 314.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Student Information Security 16 CFR 314.4(c)(1) - (8), 16 CFR 314.4(e)
Condition - The University does not have a written information security program that addresses all required elements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Questioned costs - None
Context - On December 9, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission issued final regulations for 16 CFR Part 314 to implement the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act information safeguarding standards that institutions must implement. The regulations established minimum standards that institutions must meet. Institutions were required to be in compliance with the revised requirements no later than June 9, 2023. The University's written information security program did not contain 9 of the 14 elements required by the revised Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act regulations.
Effect - The University's written information security program does not address all required written statement elements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
Cause - The University did not update its written information security program by June 9, 2023 for the revised requirements of 16 CFR Part 314.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should revise its written information security program to be compliant with the current requirements of 16 CFR Part 314.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Return of Title IV Funds 34 CFR 668.22
Condition - Return of Title IV funds were not calculated correctly and funds were not returned within the required time frame.
Questioned costs - $1,104
Context - Out of a population of 423 official and unofficial withdrawals of students who received Student Financial Assistance, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For one of the student withdrawals tested, the calculation of funds to be returned by the University was calculated incorrectly. For another student withdrawal tested, the funds were not returned to the lender within the required time frame and the credit to the student's account was not made within the required time frame.
Effect - The incorrect amount of funds were returned, funds were not returned within the required time frame, and a student's account was not credited within the required timeframe.
Cause - The University did not use the correct amount of institutional charges when calculating the required return for one student. The University did not return funds within the required time frame for one student.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should update their controls to ensure inputs used to calculate the return are accurate and agree to instututional records. The University should review its processes for ensuring return of funds are returned in a timely manner.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Return of Title IV Funds 34 CFR 668.22
Condition - Return of Title IV funds were not calculated correctly and funds were not returned within the required time frame.
Questioned costs - $1,104
Context - Out of a population of 423 official and unofficial withdrawals of students who received Student Financial Assistance, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For one of the student withdrawals tested, the calculation of funds to be returned by the University was calculated incorrectly. For another student withdrawal tested, the funds were not returned to the lender within the required time frame and the credit to the student's account was not made within the required time frame.
Effect - The incorrect amount of funds were returned, funds were not returned within the required time frame, and a student's account was not credited within the required timeframe.
Cause - The University did not use the correct amount of institutional charges when calculating the required return for one student. The University did not return funds within the required time frame for one student.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should update their controls to ensure inputs used to calculate the return are accurate and agree to instututional records. The University should review its processes for ensuring return of funds are returned in a timely manner.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Enrollment Reporting 34 CFR 668.41(a)
Condition - Published program length was not reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) based on the definition of "normal time" to completion according to the regulations at 34 CFR 668.41(a).
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of a population of 5,277 status changes of students receiving Pell Grants and/or Direct Student Loans, a sample of 25 students with status changes were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For five of the students tested, the published program length reported to NSLDS did not agree to the program length based on the institution's determination of how long, in years, the program is designed for a full-time student to complete.
Effect - Incorrect program-level record data was reported to NSLDS.
Cause - The published program length for a Masters credential level was reported as 2.5 years regardless of the program length as determined by the institution for how long, in years, the program is designed for a full-time student to complete.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should review and update controls in place to ensure proper reporting of published program length to NSLDS.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Pell Grants, ALN 84.063
Federal Direct Student Loans, ALN 84.268
U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Special Tests: Enrollment Reporting 34 CFR 668.41(a)
Condition - Published program length was not reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) based on the definition of "normal time" to completion according to the regulations at 34 CFR 668.41(a).
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of a population of 5,277 status changes of students receiving Pell Grants and/or Direct Student Loans, a sample of 25 students with status changes were selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For five of the students tested, the published program length reported to NSLDS did not agree to the program length based on the institution's determination of how long, in years, the program is designed for a full-time student to complete.
Effect - Incorrect program-level record data was reported to NSLDS.
Cause - The published program length for a Masters credential level was reported as 2.5 years regardless of the program length as determined by the institution for how long, in years, the program is designed for a full-time student to complete.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should review and update controls in place to ensure proper reporting of published program length to NSLDS.
Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program, ALN 11.028
U.S. Department of Commerce Program Year 2023 - 2024
Criteria or Specific Requirement - Reporting 2 CFR 200.329
Condition - The University was unable to substantiate amounts reported on semi-annual performance reports and an amount reported was for the incorrect reporting period.
Questioned costs - None
Context - Out of the population of two semi-annual performance reporting requirements for the fiscal a year, a sample of one report was selected for testing. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be statistically valid. For three agency specific key line items tested, the University was unable to provide documentation to substantiate the amounts reported. For one agency specific key line item tested, the amount reported was for the incorrect reporting period.
Effect - Certain agency specific key line items reported were not substantiated with appropriate documentation and one key line item was reported for the incorrect reporting period.
Cause - The University did not maintain supporting documentation for amounts reported in the semi-annual performance report and improper report parameters were used to generate amounts reported.
Identification as a repeat finding - N/A
Recommendation - The University should maintain adequate supporting documentation used in the preparation of performance reports and should review the supporting documentation used in preparation of the reports to ensure it is for the appropriate reporting period.