Audit 56310

FY End
2022-05-31
Total Expended
$10.73M
Findings
2
Programs
4
Organization: College of the Ozarks (MO)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-10-26

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
60478 2022-001 - - L
636920 2022-001 - - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $2.98M Yes 1
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $140,258 - 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $105,337 Yes 0
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $3,720 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
RKUKD7JYWKN8 Greg Stark Auditee
4176902704 Joe Page Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Related Parties Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the current year federal grant activity of College of the Ozarks and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). Under these standards, Federal Pell Grant Program awards are reported as expenditures, where-as under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles they are not reported in the College's Statement of Activities as expenses or financial aid. Other amounts presented in this schedule as expenditures may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements, although such differences are not material. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. There were no related party transactions significant for disclosure during the scope of this audit.
Title: COVID-19 Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the current year federal grant activity of College of the Ozarks and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). Under these standards, Federal Pell Grant Program awards are reported as expenditures, where-as under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles they are not reported in the College's Statement of Activities as expenses or financial aid. Other amounts presented in this schedule as expenditures may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements, although such differences are not material. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. College of the Ozarks did not collect any donated Property, Plant or Equipment from COVID related aide.
Title: Subsequent events Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the current year federal grant activity of College of the Ozarks and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). Under these standards, Federal Pell Grant Program awards are reported as expenditures, where-as under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles they are not reported in the College's Statement of Activities as expenses or financial aid. Other amounts presented in this schedule as expenditures may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements, although such differences are not material. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. In preparing the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, College of the Ozarks has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through October 5, 2022, the date the schedule was available to be issued.

Finding Details

Criteria: Schools participating in Federal Student Aid programs are required to follow reporting guidelines across all U.S Department of Education?s databases. Condition: It was noted that College of the Ozarks had not corrected all error enrollment files to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) within the required ten-day timeframe. Cause: Review and monitoring procedures over the NSLDS system were not regularly occurring. Potential Effect: Information shared with the NSLDS must be updated regularly and timely to ensure all Federal Direct Loans participants are properly registered. Federal Direct Loans participants are properly registered. Recommendations: During the audit it was recommended to implement periodic review and monitoring procedures over all U.S. Department of Education database reporting requirements. View of Responsible Officials: Management concurred with the finding and has implemented procedures to review the information shared between College of the Ozarks and the NSLDS.
Criteria: Schools participating in Federal Student Aid programs are required to follow reporting guidelines across all U.S Department of Education?s databases. Condition: It was noted that College of the Ozarks had not corrected all error enrollment files to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) within the required ten-day timeframe. Cause: Review and monitoring procedures over the NSLDS system were not regularly occurring. Potential Effect: Information shared with the NSLDS must be updated regularly and timely to ensure all Federal Direct Loans participants are properly registered. Federal Direct Loans participants are properly registered. Recommendations: During the audit it was recommended to implement periodic review and monitoring procedures over all U.S. Department of Education database reporting requirements. View of Responsible Officials: Management concurred with the finding and has implemented procedures to review the information shared between College of the Ozarks and the NSLDS.