Audit 352217

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$32.21M
Findings
2
Programs
13
Organization: University of Saint Joseph (CT)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-04-01
Auditor: Rsm US LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
553639 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - I
1130081 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - I

Contacts

Name Title Type
HGZCNKLDY2J8 James White Auditee
6032315220 Michele Divito Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. 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 has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of University of Saint Joseph (the 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 (CFR) 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.
Title: Note 2. 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 has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under 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: Note 3. Indirect Cost Rate 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 has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The University has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4. Federal Loan Programs 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 has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The University is responsible for the performance of certain administrative duties with respect to the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. The Federal Perkins Loan Program is administered directly by the University and balances and transactions related to this program are included in the University’s basic financial statements. Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year, loans made during the year and the administrative cost allowance are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. Loans outstanding at June 30, 2024, under the revolving Federal Perkins Loan Program under Federal Assistance Listing number 84.038 totaled $0. There were no new loans awarded and no administrative cost allowance during the year ended June 30, 2024.
Title: Note 5. Perkins Loan Liquidation 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 has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The University elected to cease participation in the Perkins Loan Program on October 2, 2023. The 2024 Single Audit included testing of the Federal Perkins Loan Liquidation compliance requirements, and the University properly performed end-of-participation procedures in accordance with the OMB Compliance Supplement.

Finding Details

Finding No. 2024-002 – Suspension and Debarment U.S. Department of Education ALN: 93.493 Program Name: Congressional Directives Year ended June 30, 2024 Criteria: When a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. Condition: The University did not maintain formal documentation over its review of vendors for suspension and debarment. Cause: Due to turnover within the University the documentation of review was not maintained. Effect: Risk of noncompliance over the suspension and debarment compliance requirement. Questioned costs: None Prevalence: There was no formal documentation over review for suspension and debarment. Repeat finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the University update its policies to include formal documentation be maintained annually as evidence of its review of vendors not being suspended or debarred using the System for Award Management (SAM). Reporting views of management and corrective actions: See corrective action plan.
Finding No. 2024-002 – Suspension and Debarment U.S. Department of Education ALN: 93.493 Program Name: Congressional Directives Year ended June 30, 2024 Criteria: When a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. Condition: The University did not maintain formal documentation over its review of vendors for suspension and debarment. Cause: Due to turnover within the University the documentation of review was not maintained. Effect: Risk of noncompliance over the suspension and debarment compliance requirement. Questioned costs: None Prevalence: There was no formal documentation over review for suspension and debarment. Repeat finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the University update its policies to include formal documentation be maintained annually as evidence of its review of vendors not being suspended or debarred using the System for Award Management (SAM). Reporting views of management and corrective actions: See corrective action plan.