Audit 351393

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$15.75M
Findings
4
Programs
5
Organization: Caribbean University, Inc. (PR)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-31

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
547011 2024-001 - Yes N
547012 2024-002 - - N
1123453 2024-001 - Yes N
1123454 2024-002 - - N

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
TA59JE7BA8T8 Hector Gracia Auditee
7877800070 Jose Rodriguez Auditor
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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 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate applicable to the programs. The University does not use the 10 percent de minimum cost rate provided for in the Uniform Guidance The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Caribbean University, Inc. 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 Caribbean University, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Caribbean University, Inc.
Title: Summary of significant accounting policies 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 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate applicable to the programs. The University does not use the 10 percent de minimum cost rate provided for in the Uniform Guidance 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
Title: Federal 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 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate applicable to the programs. The University does not use the 10 percent de minimum cost rate provided for in the Uniform Guidance The value of loans processed by the University for eligible students under federal direct student loan program for the year ended June 30, 2024 amounted to $7,112,291 as presented in the schedule of federal expenditures.
Title: Administrative costs 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 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate applicable to the programs. The University does not use the 10 percent de minimum cost rate provided for in the Uniform Guidance The University does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate applicable to the programs. The University does not use the 10 percent de minimum cost rate provided for in the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 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 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate applicable to the programs. The University does not use the 10 percent de minimum cost rate provided for in the Uniform Guidance The ALN included in this schedule are determined based on the program name, review of grant contract information and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s Catalogue of Federal Assistance Listing
Title: Student financial aid – Program cluster 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 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The University does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate applicable to the programs. The University does not use the 10 percent de minimum cost rate provided for in the Uniform Guidance For the year ended June 30, 2024 the University received and disbursed $8,637,762 in Title IV Funds of Higher Education Act of 1965 (SFA Cluster Programs); and $7,112,291 in Federal Direct Students Loans in which the University acts as agent for the recipient

Finding Details

The Institution did not notify the Secretary through the NSLDS in a timely manner the change in the enrollment status (withdrew/graduated) of six (6) student with federal loans during the academic period covering the fiscal year 2023 - 2024
During our test work over return of Title IV funds, we noted that in six (6) instances out of a sample of 25 students selected, the Institution returned the funds after the allowable 45 days
The Institution did not notify the Secretary through the NSLDS in a timely manner the change in the enrollment status (withdrew/graduated) of six (6) student with federal loans during the academic period covering the fiscal year 2023 - 2024
During our test work over return of Title IV funds, we noted that in six (6) instances out of a sample of 25 students selected, the Institution returned the funds after the allowable 45 days