Audit 350931

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$35.88M
Findings
4
Programs
21
Organization: Dominican University (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-31

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
544337 2024-001 Material Weakness - N
544338 2024-001 Material Weakness - N
1120779 2024-001 Material Weakness - N
1120780 2024-001 Material Weakness - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $21.95M Yes 1
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $7.12M Yes 1
11.028 Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program $1.31M Yes 0
84.031 Higher Education - Institutional Aid Title III Stem His $834,134 Yes 0
84.031 Higher Education - Institutional Aid Title V, Part A2 $823,657 Yes 0
93.925 Scholarships for Health Professions Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds $674,990 Yes 0
84.031 Higher Education - Institutional Aid Title V, Part B $528,746 Yes 0
93.732 Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training $488,742 - 0
84.031 Higher Education - Institutional Aid Title V, Part A3 Avanzamos $424,102 Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $350,000 Yes 0
84.042 Trio - Student Support Services $276,503 - 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Oppportunity Grants $253,695 Yes 0
47.076 Biological Sciences - Stem Hsi - Building Capacity: the Du Stem Success Support Students Through Critical Transitions $253,210 - 0
84.120 Higher Education - Institutional Aid Minority Science & Engineering Improvement Program $143,765 - 0
47.076 Biological Sciences - Nnaum Collaboration with Csu $112,959 - 0
16.525 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking on Campus $105,719 - 0
47.076 Biological Sciences - S-Stem- Positive Science Identity Scholars Project $99,804 - 0
84.379 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (teach Grants) $51,869 Yes 0
10.223 Nifa - Grow $39,553 - 0
47.076 Biological Sciences -Lsamp $26,030 - 0
45.162 Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development $16,118 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
Q6ANYL42TD27 Mark Titzer Auditee
7085246935 Kimberly Marshall Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 4 Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Dominican University (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 (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. 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. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The University disbursed funds under the Federal Direct Loan Program, including Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans during the current year. The dollar amounts of loans processed under the Federal Direct Loan Program during the year ended June 30, 2024, are listed in the Schedule, although the University is not the recipient of the funds. Such amounts are considered a component of the student financial assistance cluster. The University does not administer any other loan programs.
Title: Note 5 Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Dominican University (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 (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. 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. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During the year ended June 30, 2024, there was no federally provided insurance in effect.

Finding Details

Enrollment Reporting Federal Program – U.S. Department of Education (ED), Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, CFDA 84.063; Federal Direct Student Loan Program, CFDA 84.268. Program Year – July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Under the Pell grant and loan programs, colleges must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) website. Colleges are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. When a Direct Loan was made to or on behalf of a student who was enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the institution, and the student ceased to be enrolled on at least a halftime basis or failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or a student who is enrolled at the institution and who received a loan under Title IV has changed his or her permanent address, the institution must report the change in its next updated Enrollment Reporting Roster file (due within 60 days of the change). Condition – Notification of the student status change (graduated, withdrew, less than half-time) did not reach the NSLDS within the required time frame. Questions Costs – None. Context – Out of a sample of 25 students from a population of 442 students receiving Pell grants or loans and which had a change in status during the year, NSLDS was not provided timely notification for 11 of the student status changes reported and tested. Our sampling method was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Effect – Student status changes exceeded the 60-day period for student enrollment changes reported in roster files. Cause – The University did not consistently report enrollment changes within 60 days. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the University develop and implement procedures to help ensure all student status changes and errors in enrollment reporting batch process are reported within the required timeframes. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Concur. The University will review and update current procedures to ensure timely processing and monitoring of NSLDS reports. Internal reports will be run simultaneously to make sure all students are captured and their status is correctly reported.
Enrollment Reporting Federal Program – U.S. Department of Education (ED), Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, CFDA 84.063; Federal Direct Student Loan Program, CFDA 84.268. Program Year – July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Under the Pell grant and loan programs, colleges must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) website. Colleges are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. When a Direct Loan was made to or on behalf of a student who was enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the institution, and the student ceased to be enrolled on at least a halftime basis or failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or a student who is enrolled at the institution and who received a loan under Title IV has changed his or her permanent address, the institution must report the change in its next updated Enrollment Reporting Roster file (due within 60 days of the change). Condition – Notification of the student status change (graduated, withdrew, less than half-time) did not reach the NSLDS within the required time frame. Questions Costs – None. Context – Out of a sample of 25 students from a population of 442 students receiving Pell grants or loans and which had a change in status during the year, NSLDS was not provided timely notification for 11 of the student status changes reported and tested. Our sampling method was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Effect – Student status changes exceeded the 60-day period for student enrollment changes reported in roster files. Cause – The University did not consistently report enrollment changes within 60 days. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the University develop and implement procedures to help ensure all student status changes and errors in enrollment reporting batch process are reported within the required timeframes. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Concur. The University will review and update current procedures to ensure timely processing and monitoring of NSLDS reports. Internal reports will be run simultaneously to make sure all students are captured and their status is correctly reported.
Enrollment Reporting Federal Program – U.S. Department of Education (ED), Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, CFDA 84.063; Federal Direct Student Loan Program, CFDA 84.268. Program Year – July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Under the Pell grant and loan programs, colleges must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) website. Colleges are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. When a Direct Loan was made to or on behalf of a student who was enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the institution, and the student ceased to be enrolled on at least a halftime basis or failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or a student who is enrolled at the institution and who received a loan under Title IV has changed his or her permanent address, the institution must report the change in its next updated Enrollment Reporting Roster file (due within 60 days of the change). Condition – Notification of the student status change (graduated, withdrew, less than half-time) did not reach the NSLDS within the required time frame. Questions Costs – None. Context – Out of a sample of 25 students from a population of 442 students receiving Pell grants or loans and which had a change in status during the year, NSLDS was not provided timely notification for 11 of the student status changes reported and tested. Our sampling method was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Effect – Student status changes exceeded the 60-day period for student enrollment changes reported in roster files. Cause – The University did not consistently report enrollment changes within 60 days. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the University develop and implement procedures to help ensure all student status changes and errors in enrollment reporting batch process are reported within the required timeframes. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Concur. The University will review and update current procedures to ensure timely processing and monitoring of NSLDS reports. Internal reports will be run simultaneously to make sure all students are captured and their status is correctly reported.
Enrollment Reporting Federal Program – U.S. Department of Education (ED), Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, CFDA 84.063; Federal Direct Student Loan Program, CFDA 84.268. Program Year – July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Under the Pell grant and loan programs, colleges must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) website. Colleges are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. When a Direct Loan was made to or on behalf of a student who was enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the institution, and the student ceased to be enrolled on at least a halftime basis or failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or a student who is enrolled at the institution and who received a loan under Title IV has changed his or her permanent address, the institution must report the change in its next updated Enrollment Reporting Roster file (due within 60 days of the change). Condition – Notification of the student status change (graduated, withdrew, less than half-time) did not reach the NSLDS within the required time frame. Questions Costs – None. Context – Out of a sample of 25 students from a population of 442 students receiving Pell grants or loans and which had a change in status during the year, NSLDS was not provided timely notification for 11 of the student status changes reported and tested. Our sampling method was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Effect – Student status changes exceeded the 60-day period for student enrollment changes reported in roster files. Cause – The University did not consistently report enrollment changes within 60 days. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the University develop and implement procedures to help ensure all student status changes and errors in enrollment reporting batch process are reported within the required timeframes. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Concur. The University will review and update current procedures to ensure timely processing and monitoring of NSLDS reports. Internal reports will be run simultaneously to make sure all students are captured and their status is correctly reported.