Audit 43608

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$7.13M
Findings
4
Programs
6
Organization: Maine College of Art and Design (ME)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-29
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
49999 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
50000 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
626441 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
626442 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $4.74M Yes 0
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $673,670 Yes 0
84.038 Federal Perkins Loans $267,205 Yes 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $95,052 Yes 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $84,131 Yes 0
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $63,524 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
N2JCYDNP7KZ8 Elizabeth Elicker Auditee
2076995045 Patrick Nicholas Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Maine College of Art and Design (the College) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedulepresents only a selected portion of the operations of the College, it is not intended to and does not presentthe financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College. 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. FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS (84.038) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 185100.
Title: FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Maine College of Art and Design (the College) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedulepresents only a selected portion of the operations of the College, it is not intended to and does not presentthe financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College. 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. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the College processed the following amount of new loans under the Federal Direct Student Loans (AL Number 84.268). These amounts are included in the federal expenditures schedule: Federal Stafford Loans $2,812,426 and Federal PLUS Loans $1,927,995.

Finding Details

Finding: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type: Significant Deficiency Programs Affected AL 84.425 ? U.S. Department of Education ? Education Stabilization Fund Criteria Procurement standards for the College are identified in 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.327. To effectively communicate and maintain compliance with the regulations the College should have formal written procedures that address the compliance requirements for procurement. Effect: Without a properly documented policy the College lacks the effective method to communicate procedures to comply with the procurement standard. Condition The College does not have a formal written procurement policy that addresses the specific requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.327. Questioned Cost None Recommendation The College should formalize a policy for the procurements requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan The College agrees with the finding.
Finding: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type: Significant Deficiency Programs Affected AL 84.425 ? U.S. Department of Education ? Education Stabilization Fund Criteria Procurement standards for the College are identified in 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.327. To effectively communicate and maintain compliance with the regulations the College should have formal written procedures that address the compliance requirements for procurement. Effect: Without a properly documented policy the College lacks the effective method to communicate procedures to comply with the procurement standard. Condition The College does not have a formal written procurement policy that addresses the specific requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.327. Questioned Cost None Recommendation The College should formalize a policy for the procurements requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan The College agrees with the finding.
Finding: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type: Significant Deficiency Programs Affected AL 84.425 ? U.S. Department of Education ? Education Stabilization Fund Criteria Procurement standards for the College are identified in 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.327. To effectively communicate and maintain compliance with the regulations the College should have formal written procedures that address the compliance requirements for procurement. Effect: Without a properly documented policy the College lacks the effective method to communicate procedures to comply with the procurement standard. Condition The College does not have a formal written procurement policy that addresses the specific requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.327. Questioned Cost None Recommendation The College should formalize a policy for the procurements requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan The College agrees with the finding.
Finding: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type: Significant Deficiency Programs Affected AL 84.425 ? U.S. Department of Education ? Education Stabilization Fund Criteria Procurement standards for the College are identified in 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.327. To effectively communicate and maintain compliance with the regulations the College should have formal written procedures that address the compliance requirements for procurement. Effect: Without a properly documented policy the College lacks the effective method to communicate procedures to comply with the procurement standard. Condition The College does not have a formal written procurement policy that addresses the specific requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.327. Questioned Cost None Recommendation The College should formalize a policy for the procurements requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan The College agrees with the finding.