Finding 2024-002 – U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs Planning (significant deficiency)
Information on the federal program – Federal Direct Student Loans, FAL No. 84.268, June 30,
2024; Federal Pell Grants Program, FAL No. 84.063, June 30, 2024; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, FAL No. 84.007, June 30, 2024; Federal Work-Study Program,
FAL No. 84.033, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition – Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs – N/A
Context – We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs
Three (3) out of 25 students had a credit balance on their account created by Title IV program
funds longer than 14 days. draft
34 CFR 668.164(h)(1).
Cause – Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding – No
Auditor’s Recommendation – We strongly recommend the College refine the processes and
procedures for the timely recording of disbursements in the general ledger allowing for more
accuracy in financial reporting.
Finding 2024-002 – U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs Planning (significant deficiency)
Information on the federal program – Federal Direct Student Loans, FAL No. 84.268, June 30,
2024; Federal Pell Grants Program, FAL No. 84.063, June 30, 2024; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, FAL No. 84.007, June 30, 2024; Federal Work-Study Program,
FAL No. 84.033, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition – Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs – N/A
Context – We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs
Three (3) out of 25 students had a credit balance on their account created by Title IV program
funds longer than 14 days. draft
34 CFR 668.164(h)(1).
Cause – Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding – No
Auditor’s Recommendation – We strongly recommend the College refine the processes and
procedures for the timely recording of disbursements in the general ledger allowing for more
accuracy in financial reporting.
Finding 2024-002 – U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs Planning (significant deficiency)
Information on the federal program – Federal Direct Student Loans, FAL No. 84.268, June 30,
2024; Federal Pell Grants Program, FAL No. 84.063, June 30, 2024; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, FAL No. 84.007, June 30, 2024; Federal Work-Study Program,
FAL No. 84.033, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition – Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs – N/A
Context – We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs
Three (3) out of 25 students had a credit balance on their account created by Title IV program
funds longer than 14 days. draft
34 CFR 668.164(h)(1).
Cause – Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding – No
Auditor’s Recommendation – We strongly recommend the College refine the processes and
procedures for the timely recording of disbursements in the general ledger allowing for more
accuracy in financial reporting.
Finding 2024-002 – U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs Planning (significant deficiency)
Information on the federal program – Federal Direct Student Loans, FAL No. 84.268, June 30,
2024; Federal Pell Grants Program, FAL No. 84.063, June 30, 2024; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, FAL No. 84.007, June 30, 2024; Federal Work-Study Program,
FAL No. 84.033, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition – Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs – N/A
Context – We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs
Three (3) out of 25 students had a credit balance on their account created by Title IV program
funds longer than 14 days. draft
34 CFR 668.164(h)(1).
Cause – Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding – No
Auditor’s Recommendation – We strongly recommend the College refine the processes and
procedures for the timely recording of disbursements in the general ledger allowing for more
accuracy in financial reporting.
Finding 2024-003 – U. S. Department of Education (USDE), TRIO Programs (significant
deficiency):
Information on the federal programs – Upward Bound, FAL No. 84.047A, June 30, 2024;
Student Support Services, FAL No. 84.042A, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations regarding program requirements. 34-CFR 645.21
Condition – Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context – The College did not meet the two-thirds requirement for the Upward Bound Program.
Per federal regulations, not less than two-thirds of the College's program participants will be low-
income individuals who are potential first-generation college students.
Cause – Administrative oversight.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title III and TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding – Yes.
Auditor’s Recommendation – We recommend the College monitor participation for the program
to assure all requirements are met.
Finding 2024-003 – U. S. Department of Education (USDE), TRIO Programs (significant
deficiency):
Information on the federal programs – Upward Bound, FAL No. 84.047A, June 30, 2024;
Student Support Services, FAL No. 84.042A, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations regarding program requirements. 34-CFR 645.21
Condition – Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context – The College did not meet the two-thirds requirement for the Upward Bound Program.
Per federal regulations, not less than two-thirds of the College's program participants will be low-
income individuals who are potential first-generation college students.
Cause – Administrative oversight.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title III and TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding – Yes.
Auditor’s Recommendation – We recommend the College monitor participation for the program
to assure all requirements are met.
Finding 2024-002 – U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs Planning (significant deficiency)
Information on the federal program – Federal Direct Student Loans, FAL No. 84.268, June 30,
2024; Federal Pell Grants Program, FAL No. 84.063, June 30, 2024; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, FAL No. 84.007, June 30, 2024; Federal Work-Study Program,
FAL No. 84.033, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition – Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs – N/A
Context – We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs
Three (3) out of 25 students had a credit balance on their account created by Title IV program
funds longer than 14 days. draft
34 CFR 668.164(h)(1).
Cause – Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding – No
Auditor’s Recommendation – We strongly recommend the College refine the processes and
procedures for the timely recording of disbursements in the general ledger allowing for more
accuracy in financial reporting.
Finding 2024-002 – U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs Planning (significant deficiency)
Information on the federal program – Federal Direct Student Loans, FAL No. 84.268, June 30,
2024; Federal Pell Grants Program, FAL No. 84.063, June 30, 2024; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, FAL No. 84.007, June 30, 2024; Federal Work-Study Program,
FAL No. 84.033, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition – Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs – N/A
Context – We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs
Three (3) out of 25 students had a credit balance on their account created by Title IV program
funds longer than 14 days. draft
34 CFR 668.164(h)(1).
Cause – Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding – No
Auditor’s Recommendation – We strongly recommend the College refine the processes and
procedures for the timely recording of disbursements in the general ledger allowing for more
accuracy in financial reporting.
Finding 2024-002 – U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs Planning (significant deficiency)
Information on the federal program – Federal Direct Student Loans, FAL No. 84.268, June 30,
2024; Federal Pell Grants Program, FAL No. 84.063, June 30, 2024; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, FAL No. 84.007, June 30, 2024; Federal Work-Study Program,
FAL No. 84.033, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition – Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs – N/A
Context – We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs
Three (3) out of 25 students had a credit balance on their account created by Title IV program
funds longer than 14 days. draft
34 CFR 668.164(h)(1).
Cause – Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding – No
Auditor’s Recommendation – We strongly recommend the College refine the processes and
procedures for the timely recording of disbursements in the general ledger allowing for more
accuracy in financial reporting.
Finding 2024-002 – U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs Planning (significant deficiency)
Information on the federal program – Federal Direct Student Loans, FAL No. 84.268, June 30,
2024; Federal Pell Grants Program, FAL No. 84.063, June 30, 2024; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, FAL No. 84.007, June 30, 2024; Federal Work-Study Program,
FAL No. 84.033, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations governing Title IV programs.
Condition – Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below.
Questioned Costs – N/A
Context – We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs
Three (3) out of 25 students had a credit balance on their account created by Title IV program
funds longer than 14 days. draft
34 CFR 668.164(h)(1).
Cause – Oversight by responsible employees.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions
as applicable.
Repeat Finding – No
Auditor’s Recommendation – We strongly recommend the College refine the processes and
procedures for the timely recording of disbursements in the general ledger allowing for more
accuracy in financial reporting.
Finding 2024-003 – U. S. Department of Education (USDE), TRIO Programs (significant
deficiency):
Information on the federal programs – Upward Bound, FAL No. 84.047A, June 30, 2024;
Student Support Services, FAL No. 84.042A, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations regarding program requirements. 34-CFR 645.21
Condition – Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context – The College did not meet the two-thirds requirement for the Upward Bound Program.
Per federal regulations, not less than two-thirds of the College's program participants will be low-
income individuals who are potential first-generation college students.
Cause – Administrative oversight.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title III and TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding – Yes.
Auditor’s Recommendation – We recommend the College monitor participation for the program
to assure all requirements are met.
Finding 2024-003 – U. S. Department of Education (USDE), TRIO Programs (significant
deficiency):
Information on the federal programs – Upward Bound, FAL No. 84.047A, June 30, 2024;
Student Support Services, FAL No. 84.042A, June 30, 2024
Criteria – Federal regulations regarding program requirements. 34-CFR 645.21
Condition – Non-compliances were noted as more fully described in the context below.
Context – The College did not meet the two-thirds requirement for the Upward Bound Program.
Per federal regulations, not less than two-thirds of the College's program participants will be low-
income individuals who are potential first-generation college students.
Cause – Administrative oversight.
Effect – The College’s participation in the Title III and TRIO Programs could be subject to USDE
sanctions as applicable.
Repeat Finding – Yes.
Auditor’s Recommendation – We recommend the College monitor participation for the program
to assure all requirements are met.