Audit 352724

FY End
2024-08-31
Total Expended
$4.49M
Findings
10
Programs
8
Organization: East-West University (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-04-04
Auditor: Sikich CPA LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
554053 2024-001 - - N
554054 2024-001 - - N
554055 2024-001 - - N
554056 2024-001 - - N
554057 2024-001 - - N
1130495 2024-001 - - N
1130496 2024-001 - - N
1130497 2024-001 - - N
1130498 2024-001 - - N
1130499 2024-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $1.80M Yes 1
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $1.69M Yes 1
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $616,341 - 0
84.116 Congressional Directed Grants $207,235 - 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $66,453 Yes 1
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans- Plus Loans $64,630 Yes 1
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $43,842 Yes 1
84.425 Covid-19 Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (geer) $2,335 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
DRLXSNVEH6M7 Dr. Madhu Jain Auditee
3129390111 Ray Krouse 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: Y Rate Explanation: The University has elected to use the 10% 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 the East-West University (the University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the 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 3 - Insurance, Loans, or Loan Guarantees 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: Y Rate Explanation: The University has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Other than Federal Direct Student Loans included on the Schedule, there were no other insurance, loans, or loan guarantees outstanding as of and for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Title: Note 4 - Subrecipients 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: Y Rate Explanation: The University has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. There were no amounts provided to subrecipients from any federal program during the year ended August 31, 2024.
Title: Note 5 - Value of Noncash Assistance 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: Y Rate Explanation: The University has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. There was no noncash assistance expended during the year ended August 31, 2024.

Finding Details

2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.
2024-001: Return of Title IV - Student Financial Aid Cluster - Assistance Listing Number 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, Grant Period - Year Ended August 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 668.22 when a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from a University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the University must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Condition: During our return of Title IV Fund testing we noted that University did not properly calculate or return Title IV for one student out of the five students in our sample. The University returned $687 more in Title IV funds than they were required to return. We consider this to be an instance of non-compliance relating to the Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement. Statistical sampling was not performed in the selection of the sample. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The University did not properly calculate the return of Title IV for one student out of five resulting in the University returning $687 more than required. Cause: The University’s internal controls did not identify the fact that the incorrect amount of aid was returned to the Department of Education when calculating the return of Title IV. Recommendation: We recommend the University assign specific responsibilities to review students return of Title IV calculation to verify the correct amount is calculated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the Single Audit finding and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.