Finding: 2025-081 - During inquiries with management the University of Alaska identified multiple students during enrollment verification process that they determined were fictious. Questioned Costs: AL 84.007: 4,947, AL 84.063: 27,059, AL 84.268: 158,554 Assistance Listing Number: 84.063 84.268 84....
Finding: 2025-081 - During inquiries with management the University of Alaska identified multiple students during enrollment verification process that they determined were fictious. Questioned Costs: AL 84.007: 4,947, AL 84.063: 27,059, AL 84.268: 158,554 Assistance Listing Number: 84.063 84.268 84.007, 84.033 Assistance Listing Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster (SFAC) Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): The university has been actively implementing process improvements across all campuses (UAF, UAA and UAS) to strengthen controls and prevent similar occurrences. Enhancements to the existing processes include the deployment of multilayered interim screening measures to mitigate fraudulent accounts and strengthen internal controls. In addition, the University has acquired a long-term software solution which is currently in the final phase of implementation, to further enhance identity verification procedures and strengthen cybersecurity capabilities. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): May 31, 2026 Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Amanda Wall, AVC, UAF Financial Services, 907-474-7552