Audit 390422

U.S. Department of Education ALN: 84.063 and 84.268 Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Direct Student Loans Criteria: An institution shall submit, in accordance with deadline dates established by the Secretary, through publication in the Federal Registrar, other reports and information the Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretary finds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct. The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the Department of Education’s (ED) centralized database for students’ enrollment information. It is the University’s responsibility to update this information timely and accurately. Condition and Context: 21 submissions of program level reporting were not reported to the NSLDS. Questioned Costs: None Effect: Information is utilized by the Department of Education, the Federal Direct Loan program, lenders, and other institutions. Cause: Prior to January 1, 2025, majors and program-level data for domestic students were entered by the domestic enrollment team. With the transition in 2025 of responsibilities to the Registrar’s Office, controls were not fully aligned to ensure program-level elements were consistently captured and transmitted. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University ensure the policy is followed, which ensures that program-level data is consistently captured and transmitted. Views of Responsible Officials: The University is committed to ensuring full compliance with the NSLDS enrollment reporting requirements and has taken corrective measures to prevent recurrence of