Corrective Action Plans

Finding 52433 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

OR

Student Financial Aid Material Weakness Reporting

Finding 2022-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Finding Summary: During our testing, we noted 42 instances out of 182 disbursement transactions tested where the disbursement date per the College?s rec...

Finding 2022-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Finding Summary: During our testing, we noted 42 instances out of 182 disbursement transactions tested where the disbursement date per the College?s records and the processing date at COD was outside the mandatory 15-day reporting window. In addition, we noted 52 instances out of 182 disbursement transactions tested where the disbursement date per the student?s record and the disbursement date per COD did not agree. Responsible Individuals: Axel Hernandez, Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action Plan: Continue to identify and resolve Enterprise Management Software (ERP) issues that result in disbursement delays. The College has entered into an agreement with a third-party financial aid provider to service and administer financial aid awards, COD reporting and reconciliation. Contracted services include award packaging, document collection and compliance review, disbursement logs, direct flow of federal funds, account reconciliation and exit process. Ongoing training was conducted with ERP support and third-party disbursement software support to develop reporting and process steps to prevent reporting errors and improve accuracy in reporting in identifying student?s assistance needs. Prevention to include creation of reports for awards pending and detailed disbursement and reconciliations schedules. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing

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Finding 52432 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Columbia Gorge Community College

OR

Student Financial Aid Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions

Finding 2022-003 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Finding Summary: During our testing over the NSLDS reporting requirements, we noted that 27 enrollment status certifications out of 151 enrollment certi...

Finding 2022-003 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Finding Summary: During our testing over the NSLDS reporting requirements, we noted that 27 enrollment status certifications out of 151 enrollment certifications tested were not reported to NSLDS in the required timeframe. In addition, it was noted that 57 enrollment statuses out of 151 enrollment statuses tested did not agree to the enrollment status that was submitted to NSLDS. Responsible Individuals: Mary Martin, Registrar Corrective Action Plan: Enrollment reporting is the responsibility of the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Registrar. Reporting of enrollment information in a timely manner for the year ended June 30, 2022, was impacted by the implementation of a new Student Information System (SIS) in May 2021. The SIS included significant changes to student record procedures and a new enrollment reporting process. In response to the Enrollment Reporting Finding for the year ended June 30, 2022, the Registrar continues working to mitigate any issues negatively impacting enrollment reporting by: ? working with the Vice President of Student Services and Director of Financial Aid to establish internal checks and balances to ensure reporting is being done in a timely manner; ? working with SIS system support staff and internal IT staff to promptly address technical issues and/or other issues impacting enrollment reporting; ? working with National Student Clearinghouse representative to ensure reporting schedule meets required timeframes; ? consistent review of enrollment files prior to submission to ensure correct student enrollment statuses and program information are being reported; ? prompt resolution of reporting errors; ? identifying and training of additional staff on enrollment reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing

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Finding 52384 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Inc.

MA

Student Financial Aid Eligibility Reporting

Finding ? Eligibility ? Federal Direct Student Loan Program Assistance Listing Number 84.268 and Federal Pell Grant Program Assistance Listing Number 84.063; June 30, 2022 Award Year; U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirement The annual maximum loan amount an undergraduate stud...

Finding ? Eligibility ? Federal Direct Student Loan Program Assistance Listing Number 84.268 and Federal Pell Grant Program Assistance Listing Number 84.063; June 30, 2022 Award Year; U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirement The annual maximum loan amount an undergraduate student may receive must be prorated when the borrower is enrolled in a program that is shorter than a full academic year; or enrolled in a program that is one academic year or more in length but is in a remaining period of study that is shorter than a full academic year. (2021 - 2022 Student Financial Aid Bank Book, Volume 3, Chapter 5, Page 3-160, 34 CFR 685.203(a),(b),(c)) The amount of a student's Pell Grant for an academic year is based upon the payment and disbursement schedules published by the Secretary for each award year. (2021 - 2022 Student Financial Aid Handbook, Volume 3, Chapter 3, Page 3-68, 34 CFR 690.62) Condition Of the 40 students selected for eligibility testing, two students within the sample were incorrectly awarded aid based upon their specific circumstances. This was not a statistically valid sample. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The University concurs with the finding. The University will implement periodic quality control checks to ensure student aid is being appropriately calculated and awarded based upon relevant student enrollment and financial information. Names of Contact Persons Responsible for Corrective Action: Joan Romano, Registrar and Anne-Marie Caruso, Assistant Vice President/Director of Financial Aid Anticipated Completion Date: October 24, 2022

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Finding 52383 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Inc.

MA

Student Financial Aid Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions

Finding ? Special Tests and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting ? Federal Direct Student Loan Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.268; June 30, 2022 Award Year; U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirement Enrollment information, including the effective date of separation from the ...

Finding ? Special Tests and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting ? Federal Direct Student Loan Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.268; June 30, 2022 Award Year; U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirement Enrollment information, including the effective date of separation from the institution, must be accurately reported within 30 days whenever attendance changes for a student, unless a roster will be submitted within 60 days. The changes include reductions or increases in attendance levels, withdrawals, graduations, and approved leaves-of absence. It is the institution?s responsibility, as a participant in the Title IV aid programs, to monitor and report these changes to the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?). (NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide September 2021, and 34 CFR 685.309(b)) Condition Of the 40 students selected for enrollment reporting testing, three students within the sample were reported to NSLDS outside the maximum 60-day window. This was not a statistically valid sample. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The University concurs with the finding. The University will continue to remain vigilant in its oversight over timely communication of enrollment reporting detail to NSC and from NSC to NSLDS. Names of Contact Persons Responsible for Corrective Action: Joan Romano, Registrar and Anne-Marie Caruso, Assistant Vice President/Director of Financial Aid Anticipated Completion Date: October 24, 2022

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Finding 52373 (2022-001)

None 2022

Shenango Treetops INC

PA

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment HUD Housing Programs

Name of auditee: Shenango Treetops Inc. Auditee identification number: 033-EH-293 Name of audit firm: Affordable Housing Accountants Ltd. Period covered by the audit: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 A. Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs, and R...

Name of auditee: Shenango Treetops Inc. Auditee identification number: 033-EH-293 Name of audit firm: Affordable Housing Accountants Ltd. Period covered by the audit: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 A. Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations. 1. Finding 2022-001 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Those charged with Governance and Management agree with the finding and will reimburse the loan on a timely basis. b. Action Taken or Planned on the Finding Those charged with Governance and Management should reimburse the amount of $37,720 as soon as feasible.

View Audit 49655 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 52307 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

White County

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.303

FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth J Billue Contact Phone Number: 574-583-1515 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: All future reporting of the COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery ...

FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth J Billue Contact Phone Number: 574-583-1515 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: All future reporting of the COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds will be reviewed for accuracy by a second Auditor staff member prior to submission. The report will be signed/dated by both the preparer and the reviewer. To prevent future errors in reporting of these grant funds, the preparer will have an Auditor?s Deputy review the reports for accuracy and completion prior to submission. All grant receipts and adjustments to grant related receipts and disbursements completed in the Auditor?s Office are now reviewed for accuracy and initial/dated by a second Auditor Office staff member. In addition, a note will be made within our financial system records and all available supporting documentation will be attached/scanned as part of the permanent record of adjustments to receipts and disbursements. A new electronic storage system is under consideration for ease of access to adjustment documentation. Anticipated Completion Date: 4/30/24

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Finding 52306 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

White County

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions § 200.303

FINDING 2022-002 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth J Billue Contact Phone Number: 574-583-1515 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: For all current and future federal grants, the Auditor?s office will notify the r...

FINDING 2022-002 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth J Billue Contact Phone Number: 574-583-1515 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: For all current and future federal grants, the Auditor?s office will notify the responsible County Department and any Grant Management Contractor in writing to encourage increased communication between Grantconnected entities. This notice will include a specific request for all financial and wage reports to be submitted for review, approval and oversight by the County throughout the timespan of the Grant project. Ideally, a form letter will be drafted that will include multiple items to note responsibility for reporting to the County that will be used for all federal grant awards managed by entities other than the County. Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/23

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Finding 52267 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

South Henry School Corporation

IN

Questioned Costs School Nutrition Programs Cash Management § 200.303

FINDING 2022-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster ? Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Pass-Through Entity: Indi...

FINDING 2022-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster ? Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the reporting compliance requirement. Context: We noted that for two claims in a sample of four, the meal counts were over/under claimed for the month. We noted that in October 2020 the School Corporation had overclaimed lunches by four meals and breakfast by one meal and in April 2022, the School Corporation had overclaimed breakfast by 358 meals and underclaimed lunches by 182 meals. Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We had changed software from Comalex to Mosaic during the audit period. We quickly found that Mosaic did not have the capabilities, processes, or correct reporting that Comalex had. Heartland Corp. owns both software products, we were insured that Mosaic was a far superiod software ? we found the opposite within 4 months we switched back to Comales. Processes and reports are more clearly defined and ?cleaner accounting?. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Amy Milner, Business Manager. Corrective action has already been in place for several months.

View Audit 51471 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 52258 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Delaware Community Foundation INC

DE

Questioned Costs Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.403

Reference Number: 2021-001 Program: COVID 19 ? Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Allowability: Indirect and Direct Costs Recommendation: We recommend management strengthen its controls over the charges ...

Reference Number: 2021-001 Program: COVID 19 ? Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Allowability: Indirect and Direct Costs Recommendation: We recommend management strengthen its controls over the charges related to its indirect costs and ensure it has properly accounted for all direct and indirect costs. In addition, we recommend the organization reduce its next draw from the program by the overcharged amount. Action taken in response to finding: We agree with the finding and will develop a policy and procedure for identifying and properly accounting of all direct and indirect costs. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Joyce Darling, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Delaware Community Foundation Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Effective ? 3/31/2023

View Audit 50109 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 52233 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

University of Hartford

CT

Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency

2022-003 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Federal Assistance Listing Nos. 84.063 and 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting enrollment information to the NSLDS to ensure that all relevant information is being captured accurately and ...

2022-003 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Federal Assistance Listing Nos. 84.063 and 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting enrollment information to the NSLDS to ensure that all relevant information is being captured accurately and reported timely in accordance with applicable regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University will work towards adjusting policies and systems to ensure more timely and accurate reporting to NSLDS. This will include working with representatives at NSLDS and the Clearing House to ensure transmission of data is happening more frequently and accurately. Changes have also been made on how long after the close of semester we will allow a retroactive medical withdrawal. The timing of this will help ensure more timely reporting. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Natalie Durant, Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan: May 2023

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Finding 52230 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

University of Hartford

CT

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency

2022-001 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Federal Assistance Listing No. 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate is procedures and policies around recordkeeping and retention. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. ...

2022-001 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Federal Assistance Listing No. 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate is procedures and policies around recordkeeping and retention. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management have reviewed their policies and procedures in regards to recordkeeping and retention of Perkins loan documents. Assigned and Retired Perkins loans are maintained in a locked, fireproof container in the Bursar office. The repayment schedules are electronically kept in our borrower files in Heartland ECSI. In addition, the Perkins loan program expired September 30, 2017. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Diane Purcell, Bursar Senior Accountant, (860) 768-4361 Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 2023

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Finding 52177 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

American Film Institute

CA

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency

Finding 2022-001: Direct Loan Reconciliation Finding Type: Internal control over compliance ? Significant deficiency and noncompliance Federal Program title and Assistance Listing Number: Federal Direct Student Loan (84.268). Criteria: In accordance with 34CFR ?685.300 (b)(5), a school must, on a mo...

Finding 2022-001: Direct Loan Reconciliation Finding Type: Internal control over compliance ? Significant deficiency and noncompliance Federal Program title and Assistance Listing Number: Federal Direct Student Loan (84.268). Criteria: In accordance with 34CFR ?685.300 (b)(5), a school must, on a monthly basis reconcile institutional records with Direct Loan funds received from the Department of Education and Direct Loan disbursement records submitted to the and accepted by the Department of Education. Condition: During the audit, AFI was unable to provide evidence that the reconciliations were performed on a monthly basis. Context: AFI disbursed $8,050,495 in Federal Direct Student Loans during the year. Questioned Costs: None Cause: AFI did not maintain the documentation to support compliance with 34CFR ?685.300 (b)(5). Effect: AFI was not able to demonstrate compliance with 34CFR ?685.300 (b)(5). View of responsible officials and corrective actions taken or planned: The Institute has performed monthly reconciliations. However, the reconciliations were not kept on file for every month, particularly those with little to no activity. Accordingly, the Institute agrees on the finding. AFI has updated its procedures to retain documentation on all reconciliations that are performed on a monthly basis, and going forward, the Institute is implementing a formal second review process, with a new hire to support this long-term. Individuals responsible for corrective action: Robin Bailey-Chen, Director, Financial Aid 323.856.7764 Anticipated completion date: October 1, 2022

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Finding 52155 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Western Illinois University

IL

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

2022-002 Student Enrollment Reporting June 30, 2023 The University agrees with the finding. The University?s procedures between multiple departments lacked a collaboration on the timing of reports to NSLDS via NSC for degree confirmations. This procedural change has been identified and will be imple...

2022-002 Student Enrollment Reporting June 30, 2023 The University agrees with the finding. The University?s procedures between multiple departments lacked a collaboration on the timing of reports to NSLDS via NSC for degree confirmations. This procedural change has been identified and will be implemented moving forward. In addition, adequate procedure changes have also been identified as it relates to program-level reporting and will be implemented to ensure compliance. The contact person for this corrective action plan is Shannon Sutton, Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration. She can be reached by calling (309) 298-2073 or at the following address: Vice President for Finance and Administration Office Western Illinois University Sherman Hall 200 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455

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Finding 52104 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Dodge County, Nebraska

NE

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Questioned Costs Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action Plan February 1, 2023 Contact Person: Micki Gilfry, Dodge County Clerk clerk@dodgecountyne.gov 402-727-2767 FINDING 2022-001: Lack of Segregation of Duties With Dodge County departments being relatively small in employee numbers, it is extremely difficult or nea...

Corrective Action Plan February 1, 2023 Contact Person: Micki Gilfry, Dodge County Clerk clerk@dodgecountyne.gov 402-727-2767 FINDING 2022-001: Lack of Segregation of Duties With Dodge County departments being relatively small in employee numbers, it is extremely difficult or nearly impossible to provide appropriate segregation of duties within all departments, except for County Clerk and County Treasurer offices. Dodge County will continue to work on ideas to correct this situation or at least reduce the exposure. Reasonable completion date: May 31, 2023 Responsible Party: Micki Gilfry, Dodge County Clerk and Dodge County Finance Committee FINDING 2022-001: Grant costs not reconciled to detail general ledger The flooding of 2019 created destruction like none seen before, and Federal awards began flowing into the County before they had time to understand the requirements on how to adequately document these federal expenditures from non-federal expenditure. The County over the last couple of years has been working on ideas within its accounts payable system to add fields to track expenditures on a grant by grant basis to ensure there is appropriate tracking and monitoring of these federal expenditures in our accounting system going forward. This tracking and monitoring will assist in complying with the single audit procedures required for Federal awards. Reasonable completion date: May 31, 2023 Responsible Party: Micki Gilfry, Dodge County Clerk and Dodge County Finance Committee

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Finding 52086 (2022-003)

None 2022

Alabama State University

AL

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding 2022-003 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Previously, some withdrawals were delayed as the result of electronic forms stalling within the workflow process. The Office of Records and Registration has met with the consultants and revised the process so that Records and Re...

Finding 2022-003 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Previously, some withdrawals were delayed as the result of electronic forms stalling within the workflow process. The Office of Records and Registration has met with the consultants and revised the process so that Records and Registration and Financial Aid is alerted immediately when a Term Withdrawal is submitted. Withdrawals are processed within 24 hours of receipt. Faculty will be trained to ensure the timeliness of them reporting students who have not been attendance so the student?s status will be updated expeditiously so they will be reported correctly. The Office of Records and Registration is working with Academic Affairs to hire staff who will be responsible for Enrollment Reporting and NSLDS. We will also report monthly to the National Student Clearinghouse in an effort to capture any changes in students? enrollment status. Anticipated Date of Completion: Corrective action completed as of the date of this report. Contact: Marie McNear Director Records and Registration mmcnear@alasu.edu 334.229-4312 The Office of Financial Aid works closely with the Office of the Registrar to ensure that all withdrawn students from the University are reported to the Clearinghouse on a monthly basis. Once the students are withdrawn and the report is generated to the Clearinghouse, the Registrar?s Office will submit a copy of those monthly reports to the Office of Financial Aid. Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2023 Contact: K. Michael Francois Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Financial Aid kfrancois@alasu.edu 334.229.4826

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Finding 52085 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Alabama State University

AL

Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Finding 2022-002 ? Internal Controls over Student Financial Aid The University has a new policy and procedure in place regarding Risk Assessment within the Financial Aid Office. The University has also hired seasoned financial aid administrators to oversee all its internal control procedures. Anti...

Finding 2022-002 ? Internal Controls over Student Financial Aid The University has a new policy and procedure in place regarding Risk Assessment within the Financial Aid Office. The University has also hired seasoned financial aid administrators to oversee all its internal control procedures. Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2023 Contact: K. Michael Francois Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Financial Aid kfrancois@alasu.edu 334.229.4826

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Finding 52083 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

Hearthstone Congregate Housing Corporation

NE

Reporting Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Agree with the finding. Management will plan accordingly to allow submittal of all required reports by the deadline, regardless of final audit reports. All required reports have been submitted through MINC.

View Audit 42977

Finding 52082 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Hearthstone Congregate Housing Corporation

NE

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility Material Weakness

Management agrees with the finding. Additional education has been budgeted in fiscal 2023 for the project manager. We have not been able to cross train another person due to the limited number of available staff.

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Finding 52054 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Harrisburg Area Community College

PA

Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action Plan Monday, February 20, 2023 Harrisburg Area Community College respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. The findings from the June 30, 2022 audit report dated February 20, 2023 schedule of findings and questioned cost are disc...

Corrective Action Plan Monday, February 20, 2023 Harrisburg Area Community College respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. The findings from the June 30, 2022 audit report dated February 20, 2023 schedule of findings and questioned cost are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. Agency: (Federal Agency per Finding) U.S. Department of Education Audit Period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 Name and Address of independent public accounting firm: Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants 804 Wayne Avenue Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Finding Type: (per Finding) Student Financial Aid Cluster: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and NonCompliance Internal Control Type: (please choose the type per the finding) o Material Weakness(es) ? Significant Deficiencies Audit Finding No.: 2022-004 Federal Program: (per Finding) Student Financial Aid Cluster Compliance Requirement: (per Finding) Reporting Audit Finding Title/Statement of Condition: (copy from audit findings documentation) Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and NonCompliance Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and direct loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Auditor Recommendation: (copy from audit findings documentation) We recommend that the College contact the student to obtain a copy of their social security card to confirm the name and number to correct this situation. The College should also review its internal procedures to ensure controls are in place to timely identify reporting discrepancies and make corrections as necessary Specific steps to be taken to correct the situation [including a timetable for performance of the CAP] or reason why corrective action is not necessary (including disagreement with the finding). ? The College contacted the student (via email) on Jan. 16, 2023, to verify their information. The student did not respond. ? The College sent a follow up communication on Feb. 13, 2023. ? If the student does not respond by close of business this week (Friday, Feb. 24, 2023), then a member of the Registration and Records unit will contact the student via phone. ? If the student does not respond, a hold will be placed on the student account. The student will not be able to perform any transition until the requirement is met. *The case in question is a unique situation in which the College does not know if the student provided the wrong SSN to HACC or the previous institution, and there is no way that the College would have known that information prior to the reject from the National Student Clearinghouse. At this point the College does not know if the student provided the wrong information to HACC or their prior institution because the student has not responded to the College?s outreach. Moving forward, the College plans to contact students immediately AND place a hold on their accounts (immediately). In most cases, the holds prompt students into action that they would not otherwise take. Anticipated Completion Date: In process Name(s) and Title(s) of contact person(s) responsible for correction action: Dawn K Mull Director, Financial Accounting & Reporting Harrisburg Area Community College dkmull@hacc.edu

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Finding 52047 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

New Prairie United School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.208 § 200.303 § 200.403

FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tim Scott Contact Phone Number: 574-654-7273 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Corporation Treasurer will meet with representative/s from the South LaPorte County Sp...

FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tim Scott Contact Phone Number: 574-654-7273 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Corporation Treasurer will meet with representative/s from the South LaPorte County Special Education Cooperative to ensure compliance with the matching, level of effort, and earmarking requirements for federal grants. He will pay particular attention to acquire proof that the required level of expenditures for non-public school students with disabilities is met. Anticipated Completion Date: August 2024

View Audit 51962

Finding 52040 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Ashland University

OH

Student Financial Aid Reporting Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Student Financial Assistance - Cluster - Federal Pell Grant Program; Award ID No. P063P210331, 2021 - 2022 Federal Award Year Identifying Number: 2022-005 Audit Finding: The University was required, as a result of the Focused Program Review (OPE ID: 00301200) (FPR) regarding the University?s part...

Student Financial Assistance - Cluster - Federal Pell Grant Program; Award ID No. P063P210331, 2021 - 2022 Federal Award Year Identifying Number: 2022-005 Audit Finding: The University was required, as a result of the Focused Program Review (OPE ID: 00301200) (FPR) regarding the University?s participation in the ?Pell for Students Who Are Incarcerated? experiment (Second Chance Pell), to complete a full file review (enrollment status, effective dates and reporting dates) of all National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) enrollment reporting for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 award years and update and correct errors identified. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Management concurs with the finding. The Registrar?s Office has performed a review of its policies and procedures and has revised them accordingly to ensure timely, accurate and complete submissions to the NSLDS. The determination of the review was that the enrollment effective status data field required correction in the NSLDS Enrollment History system. Since the restoration of the NSLDS system in November 2022, the Registrar?s Office has been correcting the data.

View Audit 50813

Finding 52038 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Ashland University

OH

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Student Financial Assistance - Cluster - Federal Pell Grant Program; Award ID No. P063P210331, 2021 - 2022 Federal Award Year Identifying Number: 2022-003 Audit Finding: As part of Schneider Downs testing of the origination records, we noted within a sample of 25 transactions, there were three re...

Student Financial Assistance - Cluster - Federal Pell Grant Program; Award ID No. P063P210331, 2021 - 2022 Federal Award Year Identifying Number: 2022-003 Audit Finding: As part of Schneider Downs testing of the origination records, we noted within a sample of 25 transactions, there were three records that had differences between the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) data and the University?s data for their verification status codes. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Management concurs with the finding. Once management was made aware of the unresolved variances of verification codes, the variances were corrected immediately. Upon discovery in August 2022, the Student Financial Aid Office immediately implemented additional controls and training of staff to ensure that these issues do not reoccur.

View Audit 50813

Finding 52028 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Lipscomb University

TN

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Reporting

Responsible Individual(s): Ron Anderson, Associate VP of Student Financial Services Finding 2022-002 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster CFDA No.: Various Finding Summary: When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an in...

Responsible Individual(s): Ron Anderson, Associate VP of Student Financial Services Finding 2022-002 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster CFDA No.: Various Finding Summary: When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date and must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew. During 2022, three students that withdrew during the period of enrollment required a refund of funds. These returns of Title IV funds were not made within the 45 day period required. Corrective Action Plan (CAP): The University will partner with the Registrar?s Office to determine students who have withdrawn from Lipscomb and need to have Federal Title IV funds returned. These returns will be tracked in a spreadsheet, calculated within the Student Information System, and returned through Common Origination and Disbursement within the regulated 45 days. Anticipated Completion Date: The procedures will be implemented for the 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year. Responsible Parties: The Return to Title IV process will be done by staff in the Financial Aid Office as assigned by the Director and monitored by the Associate VP of Student Financial Services.

View Audit 50808

Finding 52027 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Lipscomb University

TN

Special Tests & Provisions Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid

Responsible Individual(s): Ron Anderson, Associate VP of Student Financial Services Finding 2022-001 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster CFDA No.: Various Finding Summary: In accordance with 34 CFR Sections 685.102(b), 685.301, and 303, each mont...

Responsible Individual(s): Ron Anderson, Associate VP of Student Financial Services Finding 2022-001 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster CFDA No.: Various Finding Summary: In accordance with 34 CFR Sections 685.102(b), 685.301, and 303, each month, the Common Origination and Disbursement system provides institutions with a School Account Statement (SAS) data file which consists of a Cash Summary, Cash Detail, and (optional at the request of the institution) Loan Detail records. The institution is required to reconcile these files to the institution's financial records. Since up to three Direct Loan program years may be open at any given time, institutions may receive three SAS data files each month. During fiscal year 2022, only three of the twelve monthly reconciliations were completed due to a system conversion and turnover in the financial aid department. Corrective Action Plan (CAP): The University will implement procedures to reconcile the Common Origination and Disbursement system to the University?s financial records for Direct Loans monthly. This task will be completed in the Financial Aid Office as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and monitored by the Associate VP for Student Financial Services. Reconciliations will be completed for each month with disbursements, staring with the 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year. Anticipated Completion Date: The procedures will be implemented for the 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year. Responsible Parties: The monthly reconciliation will be done by staff in the Financial Aid Office as assigned by the Director and monitored by the Associate VP of Student Financial Services.

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Finding 52011 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Ephraim McDowell Health, Inc.

KY

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Corrective Action Plan Year Ended September 30, 2022 Government Auditing Standards No matters are reportable. Uniform Guidance Finding 2022-001 ? The Corporation was unable to produce support for timely submitted audited financial statements. Corrective Ac...

Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Corrective Action Plan Year Ended September 30, 2022 Government Auditing Standards No matters are reportable. Uniform Guidance Finding 2022-001 ? The Corporation was unable to produce support for timely submitted audited financial statements. Corrective Action Plan: The Corporation will create calendar appointments prior to required deadline for submission of the audited financial statements for the responsible personnel including the chief financial officer. Contact Person: Amanda Kinman Expected Implementation: January 2023 Amanda Kinman Chief Financial Officer 859-239-2424

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