Corrective Action PlanYear Ended June 30, 2022Finding 2022-001: HEERF ReportingCondition Found:In the review of the quarterly reporting requirement for the student aid portion, the auditors noted the University did not modify its student aid portion reporting to the quarterly requirement, but rathe...
Corrective Action PlanYear Ended June 30, 2022Finding 2022-001: HEERF ReportingCondition Found:In the review of the quarterly reporting requirement for the student aid portion, the auditors noted the University did not modify its student aid portion reporting to the quarterly requirement, but rather the University provided updates every 45 days from the date of the first student award made. The University subsequently corrected the reporting in late fiscal year 2022 and posted the quarterly reports; however they were not posted timely, as required. In addition, the auditors noted that the University?s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2021, reported certain data elements that did not agree with supporting documentation.Recommendation:Given the nature of the pandemic funding, and the evolving guidance of the compliance requirements, the auditors recommended management enhance its process level controls over reporting requirements for HEERF to ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with the stated reporting requirements.University of Delaware Corrective Action Plan:The University of Delaware (UD or the University) agrees that the evolving guidance created challenges in maintaining compliance. Controls over reporting requirements are expected to function effectively now that the reporting requirements are finalized.The HEERF reporting guidelines final changes required schools to change student reporting from the 15/30-day requirement to quarterly reporting. UD continued to report on a more frequent basis for student reporting. Having conferred with the Department of Education (the Department) contact, UD was required to go back and add the quarterly reports. The required forms were completed and updated on the website in August 2022.The University?s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2021, was submitted in a timely manner. However, the University is required to review and update the reported enrollment and disbursements to students based on a review by the Department. Student Financial Services (SFS) has reviewed the final disbursements as of December 31, 2021, and will only report on those disbursements claimed by students. Unclaimed funds, which have been reallocated to other students, inflated the dollar amount actually provided to students, and will no longer be included. The Department has also provided guidance to the University on the enrollment reporting. The report has been updated and was submitted to the Department of Education during the open period in March 2023.Completion Date:HEERF Student Reporting: August 2022HEERF Annual Report: March 2023Contact Person:Mary Booker, Executive Director, Student Financial Services