Audit 42100

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$11.44M
Findings
4
Programs
9
Organization: Cowley County Community College (KS)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-01-02
Auditor: Loyd Group LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
49837 2022-001 - - N
49838 2022-001 - - N
626279 2022-001 - - N
626280 2022-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $3.94M Yes 1
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $2.70M Yes 1
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $2.58M - 0
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $321,548 - 0
84.042 Trio_student Support Services $285,425 - 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $157,624 - 0
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $101,728 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $63,348 Yes 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $55,000 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
R43AKK3VFX83 Holly Harper Auditee
6204415240 D. Scot Loyd Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

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 auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

2022-001 Return of Funds Condition: There were two students in our sample of return of funds that were not completed timely. The Department of Education requires that all determinations of a potential return of funds be completed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Criteria: The Department of Education requires that all determinations of a potential return of funds be completed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Cause: There was confusion on implementing the new 49% rule. These students were determined initially to meet this new rule, but later were determined to still be under the old rules, causing a late calculation. Effect: Amounts were not remitted back to the Department of Education timely. Questioned Costs: The amount not returned timely was $1,677, which is immaterial to the College?s program. Recommendation: We recommend that all students who withdraw from all classes that were awarded Title IV funds, be completed within 30 days of withdrawal date. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The College agrees with this finding. Staff have attended webinars for the rules regarding return of funds and now have a more accurate understanding of when the calculation is required.
2022-001 Return of Funds Condition: There were two students in our sample of return of funds that were not completed timely. The Department of Education requires that all determinations of a potential return of funds be completed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Criteria: The Department of Education requires that all determinations of a potential return of funds be completed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Cause: There was confusion on implementing the new 49% rule. These students were determined initially to meet this new rule, but later were determined to still be under the old rules, causing a late calculation. Effect: Amounts were not remitted back to the Department of Education timely. Questioned Costs: The amount not returned timely was $1,677, which is immaterial to the College?s program. Recommendation: We recommend that all students who withdraw from all classes that were awarded Title IV funds, be completed within 30 days of withdrawal date. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The College agrees with this finding. Staff have attended webinars for the rules regarding return of funds and now have a more accurate understanding of when the calculation is required.
2022-001 Return of Funds Condition: There were two students in our sample of return of funds that were not completed timely. The Department of Education requires that all determinations of a potential return of funds be completed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Criteria: The Department of Education requires that all determinations of a potential return of funds be completed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Cause: There was confusion on implementing the new 49% rule. These students were determined initially to meet this new rule, but later were determined to still be under the old rules, causing a late calculation. Effect: Amounts were not remitted back to the Department of Education timely. Questioned Costs: The amount not returned timely was $1,677, which is immaterial to the College?s program. Recommendation: We recommend that all students who withdraw from all classes that were awarded Title IV funds, be completed within 30 days of withdrawal date. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The College agrees with this finding. Staff have attended webinars for the rules regarding return of funds and now have a more accurate understanding of when the calculation is required.
2022-001 Return of Funds Condition: There were two students in our sample of return of funds that were not completed timely. The Department of Education requires that all determinations of a potential return of funds be completed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Criteria: The Department of Education requires that all determinations of a potential return of funds be completed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Cause: There was confusion on implementing the new 49% rule. These students were determined initially to meet this new rule, but later were determined to still be under the old rules, causing a late calculation. Effect: Amounts were not remitted back to the Department of Education timely. Questioned Costs: The amount not returned timely was $1,677, which is immaterial to the College?s program. Recommendation: We recommend that all students who withdraw from all classes that were awarded Title IV funds, be completed within 30 days of withdrawal date. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The College agrees with this finding. Staff have attended webinars for the rules regarding return of funds and now have a more accurate understanding of when the calculation is required.