Corrective Action Plans

Finding 22779 (2022-007)

Material Weakness 2022

The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish

LA

Questioned Costs Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Allowable Activities and Costs - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority reviews the established internal control procedures over charging expenses to programs and ensure the policies are followed for all expenses charged to the program. Add...

Allowable Activities and Costs - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority reviews the established internal control procedures over charging expenses to programs and ensure the policies are followed for all expenses charged to the program. Additionally, we recommend that the Authority reviews the payroll procedures to ensure all timesheets are approved prior to payment. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Finance Dept lost 3 key positions. New CFO in place now for two weeks and will implement allocation for all expenses and procedure to oversee that all transactions are recorded properly and have sufficient backup. Will work with HR and Payroll Staff Accountant to implement required authorization before processing. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Shannon Sterling, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023

View Audit 22393 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 22778 (2022-006)

Material Weakness 2022

The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish

LA

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

Special Tests ? Reasonable Rent Changes - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews its procedures to ensure controls over the reasonable rent process. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with ...

Special Tests ? Reasonable Rent Changes - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews its procedures to ensure controls over the reasonable rent process. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: We revised our procedures in 2023 so that decision letters are sent to the landlord and tenant timely. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Janie Anderson, VP Housing Voucher Cluster Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023

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Finding 22777 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency 2022

The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish

LA

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency

Reporting ? PIC - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews their standard procedures to ensure the proper forms are submitted to the PIC system. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the au...

Reporting ? PIC - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews their standard procedures to ensure the proper forms are submitted to the PIC system. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Staff reviews and corrects PIC errors as needed. Some of the issues are related to current software limitations. The Housing Authority is in the process of converting to Yardi Software Solutions which will help ensure timely submission of all action types. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Janie Anderson, VP Housing Voucher Cluster Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023

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Finding 22776 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish

LA

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

Eligibility - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that management review their controls over recertifications and ensure compliance standards for eligibility of tenants are met. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement ...

Eligibility - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that management review their controls over recertifications and ensure compliance standards for eligibility of tenants are met. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: During annual recertification, staff double-check files to ensure that all required documents are in the file. If any forms are missing staff contact the family to rectify. Files are also audited at random during Quality Control review to ensure compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Janie Anderson, VP Housing Voucher Cluster Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023

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Finding 22775 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish

LA

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Special Tests ? Top of the Waiting List - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews their standard procedures to ensure requests for informal reviews are granted and notified to the applicant within 30 days of the receipt of the r...

Special Tests ? Top of the Waiting List - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews their standard procedures to ensure requests for informal reviews are granted and notified to the applicant within 30 days of the receipt of the request. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Housing Authority has hired a dedicated Hearing Officer so that hearings and reviews are held in a timely manner. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Janie Anderson, VP Housing Voucher Cluster Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023

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Finding 22774 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish

LA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

2022-002, 2021-001 Special Tests ? HQS Enforcement - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that management review their controls for conducting follow up inspections on initially failed home inspections and ensure compliance standards are met. Explanati...

2022-002, 2021-001 Special Tests ? HQS Enforcement - Housing Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that management review their controls for conducting follow up inspections on initially failed home inspections and ensure compliance standards are met. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Reviewed policies and procedures with Director of HQS Compliance and inspections staff to ensure compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Janie Anderson, VP Housing Voucher Cluster Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023

View Audit 22393 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 22767 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Poynette School District

WI

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Management Views - Management agrees with the finding and the recommendation. Corrective Action Planned - Management and the Board will continue to designate competent staff to oversee and review the financial reports and approve them before issuance. However, it is not feasible or cost effective to...

Management Views - Management agrees with the finding and the recommendation. Corrective Action Planned - Management and the Board will continue to designate competent staff to oversee and review the financial reports and approve them before issuance. However, it is not feasible or cost effective to add staff with the competence to prepare these reports. Anticipated Completion Date - This action will be ongoing.

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Finding 22759 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

United Lutheran Seminary

PA

Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Finding 2022-001 Condition There was not an adequate system of controls in place that would have prevented or detected potential material noncompliance matters within the Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Eligibility and Special Tests and Provisions (related to Return of Title IV Funds, Enrollmen...

Finding 2022-001 Condition There was not an adequate system of controls in place that would have prevented or detected potential material noncompliance matters within the Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Eligibility and Special Tests and Provisions (related to Return of Title IV Funds, Enrollment Reporting and Federal Direct Loan Disbursements) compliance requirement areas. Corrective Action Plan Corrective Action Planned: We agree with this finding and are rectifying the issue. United Lutheran Seminary has retained a new Financial Aid Specialist who possesses the required knowledge and suitable skills for the position. Name(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Susie Kowalski, Director of Financial Aid. Anticipated Completion Date: Ms. Kowalski started with United Lutheran Seminary July 1, 2022.

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Finding 22744 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

City of Westminster, Maryland

MD

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility

The City?s Housing department will review the current filing system in place, and by using a checklist, will make sure to implement procedures that will ensure all proper documentation is filed and available for review.

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Finding 22743 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

City of Westminster, Maryland

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

The City?s Housing and Finance departments will work together to make sure all parties understand what monthly reconciliations are required and the responsibility of each department to ensure proper action is taken. Procedures will be updated, as necessary, documented and evaluated at least annually...

The City?s Housing and Finance departments will work together to make sure all parties understand what monthly reconciliations are required and the responsibility of each department to ensure proper action is taken. Procedures will be updated, as necessary, documented and evaluated at least annually.

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Finding 22741 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Christus Health

TX

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility

CHRISTUS Health Corrective Action Plan Year Ended June 30, 2022 Finding 2022-001 Federal Program Information Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Assistance Listing No.: 93.498 COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American R...

CHRISTUS Health Corrective Action Plan Year Ended June 30, 2022 Finding 2022-001 Federal Program Information Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Assistance Listing No.: 93.498 COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Award Period of Performance: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 Corrective Action Planned: Management agrees that certain expenses to the COVID department were not reviewed and approved at the order entry level in specific cases. Although evidence of review was not retained for every charge to the COVID department, we believe the appropriateness of the charge was reasonable. Additionally, based on monthly review of departmental expenses and full-time equivalent (FTE) analysis at the facility level, we believe that these expenditures are subject to the appropriate level of review to identify unexpected variances. We plan to review our processes related to the retention of expense documentation to improve audit evidence. Responsible party: Lee Sonne, Vice President of Finance and Controller Implementation Date: September 2023 with the filing of the 5th portal filing.

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Finding 22734 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Village Cooperative of Cedar Rapids

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

Department of Housing and Urban Development: HUD project FHA #074-23009 Village Cooperative of Cedar Rapids Federal ID# 45-3763469 The FASS system generated the following findings from its review of the August 31, 2022 financial statements. The results of the assessment are summarized below. The ...

Department of Housing and Urban Development: HUD project FHA #074-23009 Village Cooperative of Cedar Rapids Federal ID# 45-3763469 The FASS system generated the following findings from its review of the August 31, 2022 financial statements. The results of the assessment are summarized below. The project owner should provide their assigned HUD Project Manager a written response addressing each of the findings, and appropriate documentation (e.g. copies of cancelled checks, bank statements, etc.) to prove the finding has been resolved. Project Auditor Findings: The auditor reported the following findings: Compliance Oriented Findings. The Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs by the auditor contained findings related to the following Auditor Indicator Codes: Finding Reference No. / Code - Finding Condition 2022-001 / S - Internal Control Deficiencies Corrective Action(s). For all audit findings that were unresolved as of the date of the audit report, the owner must provide their HUD Project Manager a written response and supporting documentation indicating the finding has been resolved. Corrective Action Plan: The Board of Directors is and will remain involved in the financial affairs of the Cooperative.

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Finding 22714 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Art Academy of Cincinnati

OH

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Findings 2022-004 and 2021-001 Direct Loan Reconciliations Condition: For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, monthly Direct Loan Reconciliations were not performed for the months of June 2021 through September 2021. Views of Responsible Officials: The Academy does not disagree with this audit fi...

Findings 2022-004 and 2021-001 Direct Loan Reconciliations Condition: For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, monthly Direct Loan Reconciliations were not performed for the months of June 2021 through September 2021. Views of Responsible Officials: The Academy does not disagree with this audit finding. Corrective Action Plan: Direct Loan reconciliations a performed on a monthly basis by the Director of Financial Aid and a report is provided to the VP of Administration of Finance showing the tie out between G5 and COD. Responsible Party: Frances Hutchinson, Director of Financial Aid Anticipated Completion Date: This process was implemented in October 2021.

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Finding 22713 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Art Academy of Cincinnati

OH

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding 2022-003 Disbursements to or on Behalf of Students Condition: During testing of disbursements to or on behalf of students, 16 out of the 25 students selected for testing did not receive a written notification from the institution for the Fall of 2021 semester. Views of Responsible Official...

Finding 2022-003 Disbursements to or on Behalf of Students Condition: During testing of disbursements to or on behalf of students, 16 out of the 25 students selected for testing did not receive a written notification from the institution for the Fall of 2021 semester. Views of Responsible Officials: The Academy does not disagree with this audit finding. Corrective Action Plan: The Academy's student information system, Campus Cafe, provides online award letter notification to all students for review to approve and/or decline. Responsible Party: Frances Hutchinson, Director of Financial Aid Anticipated Completion Date: This process was implemented in Fall 2022.

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Finding 22707 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Colegio La Milagrosa, INC

PR

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302 § 200.327 § 200.328

COLEGIO LA MILAGROSA, INC. (A nonprofit organization) CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN JUNE 30, 2022 FINDING NO. CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETION DATE CONTACT PERSON 2022-001: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ? The Organization, Colegio La Milagrosa, hired a new employee. This employee is being trained to comply with the ...

COLEGIO LA MILAGROSA, INC. (A nonprofit organization) CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN JUNE 30, 2022 FINDING NO. CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETION DATE CONTACT PERSON 2022-001: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ? The Organization, Colegio La Milagrosa, hired a new employee. This employee is being trained to comply with the recommendations and apply them to the school year of 2021-2022. ? The Food Service area hired a new accounting company, LRR Services as of July 1, 2018 and implemented the recommendation provided by the company RRC CPA Group, PSC, and to comply with the financial processes required in the 2 CRF 200. ? Also, subsequent to June 30, 2022, an internal accountant was hired, who among other responsibilities, is coordinating and supervising the record keeping and compilation of interim and year end closing and reporting process. ? As part of our internal controls, the Food Service area has created an implemented an internal guide with procedures related for accounting processes (attached in this report). June 30th 2022 Liz M. Santiago/ Odette Y. Pacheco Torres / Lizzette Ruiz / Hector Rodriguez

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Finding 22704 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority

NC

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility

Corrective Action For the year Ended June 30, 2022 Section II - Financial Statement Findings Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-001 Reporting Name of Contact Person: Tyrone Lindsey, Executive Director Corrective Action: The Authority will prepare and file all delinquent repo...

Corrective Action For the year Ended June 30, 2022 Section II - Financial Statement Findings Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-001 Reporting Name of Contact Person: Tyrone Lindsey, Executive Director Corrective Action: The Authority will prepare and file all delinquent reports. Proposed Completion Date: Management will implement the above procedure immediately. Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Significant Deficiency Finding 2022-002 Internal Control Over Compliance - N/C S/R Section 8 Program Name of Contact Person: Tyrone Lindsey, Executive Director Corrective Action: We will review our intake and recertification procedures. We will also review our tenant file monitoring procedures. Proposed Completion Date: Management will implement the above procedure immediately.

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Finding 22692 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Network Housing 2005, Inc.

OH

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding Number: 2022-003 Condition: Withdrawals totaling $10,000 were made from the replacement reserve without HUD authorization. Planned Corrective Action: Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Managem...

Finding Number: 2022-003 Condition: Withdrawals totaling $10,000 were made from the replacement reserve without HUD authorization. Planned Corrective Action: Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management will deposit the underfunded amount of $10,000 to the replacement reserve account during fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Paul Anderson, CFO Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/2023

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Finding 22691 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Network Housing 2005, Inc.

OH

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Finding Number: 2022-002 Condition: The Organization failed to make the required reserve for replacements deposits in the current fiscal year. Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding as reported. Management has instituted procedural changes to ensure that all required deposits ...

Finding Number: 2022-002 Condition: The Organization failed to make the required reserve for replacements deposits in the current fiscal year. Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding as reported. Management has instituted procedural changes to ensure that all required deposits are made monthly. Additionally, management has taken steps to deposit all delinquent deposits. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Paul Anderson, CFO Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/2023

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Finding 22690 (2022-001)

None 2022

Muskegon Housing Commission

MI

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

25-May-23 Zenk and Associates P.C. 2404 East U.S. Highway 223 Adrian, MI 49221 Re: Independent Audit FYE September 30, 2022?Management Response Dear Mr. Zenk: This letter serves as the Muskegon Housing Commission?s follow-up and completed response to the one (1) finding reported in the Indepe...

25-May-23 Zenk and Associates P.C. 2404 East U.S. Highway 223 Adrian, MI 49221 Re: Independent Audit FYE September 30, 2022?Management Response Dear Mr. Zenk: This letter serves as the Muskegon Housing Commission?s follow-up and completed response to the one (1) finding reported in the Independent Audit FYE September 30, 2022. Finding 2021-1 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Tenant Files were missing supporting documents and not timely recertified. Corrective Action: Muskegon Housing Commission will be correcting these deficiencies in a few different ways. First, there will be a personnel change and a different employee will be doing the HCV work. This employee will be sent to training for certification in all processes. Management will also take a random sample of recertification's each month to perform a quality check. Any deficiencies found will need to be corrected with 30 days of the review. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 231-722-2647 during normal business hours of Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with any questions. Respectfully submitted, Angela Mayeaux Angela Mayeaux Executive Director

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Finding 22684 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Okaw Valley Cusd 302

IL

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

11-070-3020-26 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CURRENT YEAR AUDIT FINDINGS Year Ending June 30, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Finding No.: 2022-_ 003_ Condition: Purchased services and supplies and materials reported on the June 30, 2022 ESSER II grant expenditure report did not reconcile to support...

11-070-3020-26 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CURRENT YEAR AUDIT FINDINGS Year Ending June 30, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Finding No.: 2022-_ 003_ Condition: Purchased services and supplies and materials reported on the June 30, 2022 ESSER II grant expenditure report did not reconcile to supporting records. Plan: The District will assign personnel independent of the grant expenditure report preparer to review the grant expenditure reports for proper coding of grant expenditures prior to submission of the grant expenditure reports. Anticipated Date of Completion: 06/30/2023 Name of Contact Person: Kent Stauder Management Response: Management will implement the auditor's recommendation in the year ended June 30, 2023.

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Finding 22683 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Okaw Valley Cusd 302

IL

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

11-070-3020-26 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CURRENT YEAR AUDIT FINDINGS Year Ending June 30, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Finding No.: 2022-_ 002_ Condition: Expenditure functions used to record grant expenditures in the general ledger are not consistent with the expenditure functions used for g...

11-070-3020-26 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CURRENT YEAR AUDIT FINDINGS Year Ending June 30, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Finding No.: 2022-_ 002_ Condition: Expenditure functions used to record grant expenditures in the general ledger are not consistent with the expenditure functions used for grant reporting and the general ledger account number did not identify which federal funds were being utilized. Numerous expenditures were coded to the grant general ledger accounts via journal entry reclassification. Plan: The District will record grant expenditures in the same general ledger expenditure functions as are used for grant reporting and will identify the federal funds being utilized. Anticipated Date of Completion: 06/30/2023 Name of Contact Person: Kent Stauder Management Response: Management will implement the auditor's recommendation in the year ended June 30, 2023.

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Finding 22682 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Erikson Institute

IL

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Finding 2022-001: Timely Enrollment Report The Institute failed to notify the National Student Loan Data System for three selected students' withdrawals within the required 60 days. However, it was properly determined for the students to have earned 100% of the Title IV funds. Corrective Action Pla...

Finding 2022-001: Timely Enrollment Report The Institute failed to notify the National Student Loan Data System for three selected students' withdrawals within the required 60 days. However, it was properly determined for the students to have earned 100% of the Title IV funds. Corrective Action Plan Management has immediately implemented the ad hoc reporting option, which includes the Associate Director of Registration and Student Records notifying the NSLDS of student withdrawals at time of withdrawal. This policy will ensure timely reporting of withdrawals and will be included in the standard procedure process for the withdrawal of a student. Contact Person Leanne Beaudoin Ryan Director of Research, Records and Registration lbeaudoinryan@erikson.edu Anticipated Completion Date February 2023

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Finding 22679 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Marywood University

PA

Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Assistance Listing Number 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures around exit counseling to ensure students are receiving proper counseling and documentation is maintained of this process in the University?s student...

Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Assistance Listing Number 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures around exit counseling to ensure students are receiving proper counseling and documentation is maintained of this process in the University?s student files. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: This error also occurred during the transition period of the previous Financial Aid Director and winter graduates were forgotten to be notified. The Financial Aid Office has updated its procedures and have been in discussions with the IT Department to automate the process. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Hannah Brown, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete.

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Finding 22678 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Marywood University

PA

Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

2022-003 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Assistance Listing Number 84.268 Recommendation: The University should ensure all necessary employees receive proper training, support, and time to follow the University's policies and federal requirements related to monthly reconciliations. Explanatio...

2022-003 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Assistance Listing Number 84.268 Recommendation: The University should ensure all necessary employees receive proper training, support, and time to follow the University's policies and federal requirements related to monthly reconciliations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Monthly reconciliations have occurred in the Financial aid office, however, the sample selection occurred during the month when a transition in director occurred. The reconciliation was completed a month late. Reconciliations have now been improved by including other offices in the process and have been placed on a regular schedule. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Hannah Brown, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete

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Finding 22674 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Marywood University

PA

Reporting Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency

2022-001 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Assistance Listing Numbers 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures to ensure accurate effective dates are reported in both the campus level and program level r...

2022-001 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Assistance Listing Numbers 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures to ensure accurate effective dates are reported in both the campus level and program level records submitted to the NSLDS. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: This was addressed in February 2023, the Registrar's office met with the Office of Financial Aid to determine what date on a student's withdraw application is the correct to Clearinghouse reporting. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Bill Manley, Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete

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