Audit 45275

FY End
2022-08-31
Total Expended
$15.46M
Findings
6
Programs
14
Organization: Paris Junior College (TX)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-01-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
46804 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
46805 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
46806 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
623246 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
623247 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
623248 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $5.59M Yes 0
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $446,949 Yes 0
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $403,861 - 0
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $402,732 Yes 0
84.044 Trio_talent Search $367,583 - 0
84.066 Trio_educational Opportunity Centers $303,435 - 0
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund $246,993 Yes 0
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $212,198 - 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $147,175 Yes 0
64.028 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance $137,087 - 0
59.037 Small Business Development Centers $73,178 - 0
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $67,348 Yes 0
94.002 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program $55,154 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $6,271 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
HBLUKEQ64HR4 Debbie Craig Auditee
9037820289 Teffany Kavanaugh Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Federal Financial Assistance Reconciliation Accounting Policies: The expenditures included in the schedule are reported for PJC's fiscal year. Expenditure reports to funding agencies are prepared on the award period basis. The expenditures reported above represented funds which have been expended by PJC for the purposes of the award. The expenditures reported above may not have been reimbursed by the funding agencies as of the end of the fiscal year. Some amounts reported in the schedule may differ from the amounts used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. Separate accounts are maintained for the different awards to aid in the observance of limitations and restrictions imposed by the funding agencies. PJC has followed guidelines issued by various entities in the preparation of the schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: Paris Junior College has elected to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Federal Grants and Contracts Revenue - per Schedule A $ 2,438,571 Add: Non-operating Federal Revenue 13,039,624 Add/Subtract: Reconciling Items (14,738) Total: Federal Financial Assistance $15,463,457

Finding Details

Paris Junior College Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (continued.) Year Ended August 31, 2022 C. Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Award U.S. Department of Education Program Name: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CFDA #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425M Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-01 ? Federal Reporting Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance Reporting Condition: During the course of our audit, we noted that the College failed to timely submit one quarterly report and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed as required by the Department of Education. Criteria: Internal control and reporting procedures affect the College?s ability to report accurate disbursements and submit reports in a timely manner. Management must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that accurate reports are submitted timely. Cause: As a result of this condition, quarterly reports were not accurately reporting student emergency awards disbursed and were not reviewed to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. Effect: As a result of this condition, the College failed to submit a report in a timely manner and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed to ensure compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement additional controls and procedures to ensure reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to ensure compliance requirements are met. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions: Paris Junior College management will ensure that a comprehensive procedure is established and implemented to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Paris Junior College Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (continued.) Year Ended August 31, 2022 C. Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Award U.S. Department of Education Program Name: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CFDA #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425M Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-01 ? Federal Reporting Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance Reporting Condition: During the course of our audit, we noted that the College failed to timely submit one quarterly report and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed as required by the Department of Education. Criteria: Internal control and reporting procedures affect the College?s ability to report accurate disbursements and submit reports in a timely manner. Management must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that accurate reports are submitted timely. Cause: As a result of this condition, quarterly reports were not accurately reporting student emergency awards disbursed and were not reviewed to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. Effect: As a result of this condition, the College failed to submit a report in a timely manner and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed to ensure compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement additional controls and procedures to ensure reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to ensure compliance requirements are met. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions: Paris Junior College management will ensure that a comprehensive procedure is established and implemented to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Paris Junior College Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (continued.) Year Ended August 31, 2022 C. Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Award U.S. Department of Education Program Name: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CFDA #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425M Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-01 ? Federal Reporting Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance Reporting Condition: During the course of our audit, we noted that the College failed to timely submit one quarterly report and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed as required by the Department of Education. Criteria: Internal control and reporting procedures affect the College?s ability to report accurate disbursements and submit reports in a timely manner. Management must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that accurate reports are submitted timely. Cause: As a result of this condition, quarterly reports were not accurately reporting student emergency awards disbursed and were not reviewed to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. Effect: As a result of this condition, the College failed to submit a report in a timely manner and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed to ensure compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement additional controls and procedures to ensure reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to ensure compliance requirements are met. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions: Paris Junior College management will ensure that a comprehensive procedure is established and implemented to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Paris Junior College Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (continued.) Year Ended August 31, 2022 C. Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Award U.S. Department of Education Program Name: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CFDA #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425M Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-01 ? Federal Reporting Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance Reporting Condition: During the course of our audit, we noted that the College failed to timely submit one quarterly report and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed as required by the Department of Education. Criteria: Internal control and reporting procedures affect the College?s ability to report accurate disbursements and submit reports in a timely manner. Management must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that accurate reports are submitted timely. Cause: As a result of this condition, quarterly reports were not accurately reporting student emergency awards disbursed and were not reviewed to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. Effect: As a result of this condition, the College failed to submit a report in a timely manner and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed to ensure compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement additional controls and procedures to ensure reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to ensure compliance requirements are met. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions: Paris Junior College management will ensure that a comprehensive procedure is established and implemented to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Paris Junior College Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (continued.) Year Ended August 31, 2022 C. Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Award U.S. Department of Education Program Name: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CFDA #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425M Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-01 ? Federal Reporting Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance Reporting Condition: During the course of our audit, we noted that the College failed to timely submit one quarterly report and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed as required by the Department of Education. Criteria: Internal control and reporting procedures affect the College?s ability to report accurate disbursements and submit reports in a timely manner. Management must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that accurate reports are submitted timely. Cause: As a result of this condition, quarterly reports were not accurately reporting student emergency awards disbursed and were not reviewed to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. Effect: As a result of this condition, the College failed to submit a report in a timely manner and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed to ensure compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement additional controls and procedures to ensure reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to ensure compliance requirements are met. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions: Paris Junior College management will ensure that a comprehensive procedure is established and implemented to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Paris Junior College Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (continued.) Year Ended August 31, 2022 C. Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Award U.S. Department of Education Program Name: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CFDA #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425M Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-01 ? Federal Reporting Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance Reporting Condition: During the course of our audit, we noted that the College failed to timely submit one quarterly report and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed as required by the Department of Education. Criteria: Internal control and reporting procedures affect the College?s ability to report accurate disbursements and submit reports in a timely manner. Management must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that accurate reports are submitted timely. Cause: As a result of this condition, quarterly reports were not accurately reporting student emergency awards disbursed and were not reviewed to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. Effect: As a result of this condition, the College failed to submit a report in a timely manner and report accurate amount of student emergency awards disbursed to ensure compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the College implement additional controls and procedures to ensure reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to ensure compliance requirements are met. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions: Paris Junior College management will ensure that a comprehensive procedure is established and implemented to ensure accurate and timely reporting.