Audit 3767

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.96M
Findings
4
Programs
3
Organization: Denver Seminary (CO)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-11-20
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
2180 2023-001 - - N
2181 2023-001 - - N
578622 2023-001 - - N
578623 2023-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $2.83M Yes 1
21.027 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $66,260 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $60,500 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
JEHQPT7GTLE7 Gina Kelbert Auditee
8009223040 Nathan Salsbery, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Denver Seminary (the Seminary) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Expenditures in 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. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If Denver Seminary is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS, NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, FEDERAL INSURANCE, LOANS, AND LOAN GUARANTEES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Denver Seminary (the Seminary) under programs of the federal government for the year ending June 30, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Expenditures in 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. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. If Denver Seminary is required to match certain federal assistance, as defined by the grant agreements, no such matching has been included as expenditures in the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate The Seminary did not provide any federal funds to subrecipients nor did they receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance, loans, or loan guarantees.

Finding Details

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The Seminary did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The Seminary has not implemented multi-factor authentication on all systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or had the qualified individual approve in writing the exception. Additionally, the written, annual report to the board does not include all the required areas based on the updated regulations. Cause: The Seminary has limited resources and has allocated certain staff time and dollars as available to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The Seminary has a couple of gaps to adequately address the updated requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We commend the Seminary for the work completed on GLBA. We recommend the Seminary allocate sufficient resources to address the remaining requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The Seminary did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The Seminary has not implemented multi-factor authentication on all systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or had the qualified individual approve in writing the exception. Additionally, the written, annual report to the board does not include all the required areas based on the updated regulations. Cause: The Seminary has limited resources and has allocated certain staff time and dollars as available to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The Seminary has a couple of gaps to adequately address the updated requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We commend the Seminary for the work completed on GLBA. We recommend the Seminary allocate sufficient resources to address the remaining requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The Seminary did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The Seminary has not implemented multi-factor authentication on all systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or had the qualified individual approve in writing the exception. Additionally, the written, annual report to the board does not include all the required areas based on the updated regulations. Cause: The Seminary has limited resources and has allocated certain staff time and dollars as available to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The Seminary has a couple of gaps to adequately address the updated requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We commend the Seminary for the work completed on GLBA. We recommend the Seminary allocate sufficient resources to address the remaining requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 and 84.033 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The Seminary did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The Seminary has not implemented multi-factor authentication on all systems containing personally identifiable information (PII) or had the qualified individual approve in writing the exception. Additionally, the written, annual report to the board does not include all the required areas based on the updated regulations. Cause: The Seminary has limited resources and has allocated certain staff time and dollars as available to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The Seminary has a couple of gaps to adequately address the updated requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We commend the Seminary for the work completed on GLBA. We recommend the Seminary allocate sufficient resources to address the remaining requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.