Audit 358003

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$158.46M
Findings
4
Programs
13
Organization: Herzing University, Ltd. (WI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-06-04
Auditor: Rsm US LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
563791 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
563792 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - E
1140233 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
1140234 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - E

Contacts

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JDF5MPY3N5T3 Kevin McShane Auditee
8665080748 Craig Wories 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 auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Herzing University, Ltd. (the University) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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. No funds were identified as having been provided to subrecipients by the University, and accordingly, no funds identified in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are attributable to subrecipient entities. There were no federal awards expended for non-cash assistance or insurance at year-end.
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: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. 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: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The University has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4. Federal Student 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: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the University issued new loans to students under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDLP). The loan program includes subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Parents’ Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students. The value of loans issued for the FDLP is based on disbursed amounts. The loan amounts issued during the year are disclosed on the Schedule. The University is responsible only for the performance of certain administrative duties with respect to the federally guaranteed student loan programs and, accordingly, balances and transactions relating to these loan programs are not included in the University’s basic financial statements. Therefore, it is not practicable to determine the balance of loans outstanding to students and former students of the University at December 31, 2024. The federal student loan programs listed subsequently are administered directly by the University, and balances and transactions relating to these programs are included in the University’s basic financial statements. Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year and loans made during the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. The balance of loans outstanding at December 31, 2024 consists of: Assistance Listing Number 84.038 93.364 93.264 Program Name Federal Perkins Loan Program Nursing Student Loans Nuse Faculty Loan Program Outstanding Balance at December 31, 2024 $284,357 $1,528,585 $562,785

Finding Details

2024-001— Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Eligibility U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Programs Cluster Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (84.007) Federal Award Year: 2024-2025 Repeat Finding: No Criteria The Code of Federal Regulations (34 CFR 676.21(a)) requires that the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) program provides grants to eligible undergraduate students who have not previously earned a bachelor’s or first professional degree. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant Program recipients who have the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.303) requires entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain internal controls deigned to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Effective internal controls should include procedures in place to ensure accurate awarding of FSEOG funds. Condition The University did not properly award FSEOG funds to one student. Out of the 40 students tested, we noted one student (2.5%) who was eligible to receive the funds during the award period and was not awarded the funds. The University’s internal control activities did not properly identify and correct this compliance finding above. Cause During the packaging process, an employee of the University incorrectly cancelled the award to the student. Effect Noncompliance with federal regulations could result in heightened monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education. Context We tested 40 students who received FSEOG funds. For each student tested, management provided documentation showing the student’s Cost of Attendance (COA), EFC, and awards granted to each student. Out of the 40 students tested, we noted one student (2.5%) who was eligible to receive the FSEOG funds during the award period and was not awarded the funds. Questioned costs There were no questioned costs with respect to this finding. Recommendation We recommend that the College review current processes and controls in place in order to ensure that future student financial assistance is properly awarded. Views of responsible officials Management agrees with this finding. See corrective action plan.
2024-002— Federal Pell Grant Program Eligibility U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Programs Cluster Federal Pell Grant Program (84.063) Federal Award Year: 2023-2024 Repeat Finding: No Criteria The Code of Federal Regulations (34 CFR 690) requires that the University provides Federal Pell Grant Program funds to eligible students enrolled in eligible undergraduate programs and certain eligible post-baccalaureate teacher certificate programs The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.303) requires entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain internal controls deigned to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Effective internal controls should include procedures in place to ensure accurate awarding of Federal Pell Grant Program funds. Condition The University did not properly award Federal Pell Grant Program funds to one student. Out of the 40 students tested, we noted one student (2.5%) who was eligible to receive the funds during the award period and was not awarded the funds. The University’s internal control activities did not properly identify and correct this compliance finding above. Cause During the re-packaging process performed by the University when the student returned to active status, an employee of the University incorrectly did not award the funds for the spring 2024 term. Effect Noncompliance with federal regulations could result in heightened monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education. Context We tested 40 students who received Federal Pell Grant Program funds. For each student tested, management provided documentation showing the student’s Cost of Attendance (COA), EFC, and awards granted to each student. Out of the 40 students tested, we noted one student (2.5%) who was eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant Program funds during the award period and was not awarded the correct amount of these funds. Questioned costs There were no questioned costs with respect to this finding. Recommendation We recommend that the College review current processes and controls in place in order to ensure that future student financial assistance is properly awarded. Views of responsible officials Management agrees with this finding. See corrective action plan.
2024-001— Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Eligibility U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Programs Cluster Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (84.007) Federal Award Year: 2024-2025 Repeat Finding: No Criteria The Code of Federal Regulations (34 CFR 676.21(a)) requires that the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) program provides grants to eligible undergraduate students who have not previously earned a bachelor’s or first professional degree. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant Program recipients who have the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.303) requires entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain internal controls deigned to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Effective internal controls should include procedures in place to ensure accurate awarding of FSEOG funds. Condition The University did not properly award FSEOG funds to one student. Out of the 40 students tested, we noted one student (2.5%) who was eligible to receive the funds during the award period and was not awarded the funds. The University’s internal control activities did not properly identify and correct this compliance finding above. Cause During the packaging process, an employee of the University incorrectly cancelled the award to the student. Effect Noncompliance with federal regulations could result in heightened monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education. Context We tested 40 students who received FSEOG funds. For each student tested, management provided documentation showing the student’s Cost of Attendance (COA), EFC, and awards granted to each student. Out of the 40 students tested, we noted one student (2.5%) who was eligible to receive the FSEOG funds during the award period and was not awarded the funds. Questioned costs There were no questioned costs with respect to this finding. Recommendation We recommend that the College review current processes and controls in place in order to ensure that future student financial assistance is properly awarded. Views of responsible officials Management agrees with this finding. See corrective action plan.
2024-002— Federal Pell Grant Program Eligibility U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Programs Cluster Federal Pell Grant Program (84.063) Federal Award Year: 2023-2024 Repeat Finding: No Criteria The Code of Federal Regulations (34 CFR 690) requires that the University provides Federal Pell Grant Program funds to eligible students enrolled in eligible undergraduate programs and certain eligible post-baccalaureate teacher certificate programs The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.303) requires entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain internal controls deigned to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Effective internal controls should include procedures in place to ensure accurate awarding of Federal Pell Grant Program funds. Condition The University did not properly award Federal Pell Grant Program funds to one student. Out of the 40 students tested, we noted one student (2.5%) who was eligible to receive the funds during the award period and was not awarded the funds. The University’s internal control activities did not properly identify and correct this compliance finding above. Cause During the re-packaging process performed by the University when the student returned to active status, an employee of the University incorrectly did not award the funds for the spring 2024 term. Effect Noncompliance with federal regulations could result in heightened monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education. Context We tested 40 students who received Federal Pell Grant Program funds. For each student tested, management provided documentation showing the student’s Cost of Attendance (COA), EFC, and awards granted to each student. Out of the 40 students tested, we noted one student (2.5%) who was eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant Program funds during the award period and was not awarded the correct amount of these funds. Questioned costs There were no questioned costs with respect to this finding. Recommendation We recommend that the College review current processes and controls in place in order to ensure that future student financial assistance is properly awarded. Views of responsible officials Management agrees with this finding. See corrective action plan.