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The Office of the University Registrar and the Office of the Law Registrar have reviewed current policies and procedures related to the reporting of status changes in NSLDS. The Office of the Law Registrar will report status changes to National Student Clearinghouse no later than 30 days after degre...
The Office of the University Registrar and the Office of the Law Registrar have reviewed current policies and procedures related to the reporting of status changes in NSLDS. The Office of the Law Registrar will report status changes to National Student Clearinghouse no later than 30 days after degree conferral but no later than June 30. In additional they will follow up with NSC three business days after submission to verify that the file was received and processed correctly. The Law School does not confer degrees year-round. Based on the ABA accreditation and program plan, Fowler School of Law has three conferral dates: January 31, June 10, and September 1. Most students are conferred on June 10. The Office of the University Registrar will report enrollment status changes to the National Student Clearinghouse every 30 days. Unlike the Law school, the University Registrar’s office confers degree year-round. The registrar’s office is scheduled to submit a Degree Verify file every two weeks to the clearinghouse and will review students in submited degree file for accuracy in our reporting.
Federal and State Financial Assistance Programs Year Ended May 31, 2025 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Audit Finding Reference: 2025-001 Planned Corrective Action: The University conducted a full review of the population of cancellations for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, comprising of 53 students. Th...
Federal and State Financial Assistance Programs Year Ended May 31, 2025 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Audit Finding Reference: 2025-001 Planned Corrective Action: The University conducted a full review of the population of cancellations for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, comprising of 53 students. The review identified seven instances of late reporting, all of which were previously corrected through the University’s monthly disbursement reconciliation processes, but beyond the 15 calendar day reporting requirement. Each of the identified instances resulted from a system defect which caused canceled BBAY Direct Loans reduced to zero (“0”) to receive an automatic null attendance cost. Due to the automatic null value, the record was excluded from the financial aid management system to COD record extraction process. The University has created a report to identify instances where the attendance cost value is null. When identified, action will be taken to populate the attendance cost to zero and allow extraction. The records will be subsequently verified to confirm extraction for submission to COD and reports will be reviewed weekly by the supervisor. The University will continue to review and implement additional controls to ensure disbursement records are submitted to COD within 15 calendar days. To ensure enhanced oversight and monitoring controls are effective to maintain compliance and timely reporting to COD, management will incorporate this review into their routine Assurance validation processes for students from the identified population. These remediation efforts and risk management strategies will continue to be reviewed and implemented throughout fiscal year 2026. The University continues to update controls as needed to ensure compliance with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2026. Contact Person: Suzanne Weems Controller Baylor University Phone: (254) 710-3731
FINDING 2025‐002 – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV (R2T4) Funds Significant Deficiency in Return of Title IV Funds Processing Recommendation: The University should enhance its monitoring and review procedures to ensure that all unofficial withdrawals are identified and reported wit...
FINDING 2025‐002 – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV (R2T4) Funds Significant Deficiency in Return of Title IV Funds Processing Recommendation: The University should enhance its monitoring and review procedures to ensure that all unofficial withdrawals are identified and reported within the federally required timeframe. Strengthening this process will support the timeliness of federal compliance. Response: There is no disagreement with this audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Some of the corrective actions noted in our response to finding 2025-001 also apply here. For example, quality assurance reports to identify students who withdraw from all classes in a part of term and the upcoming joint training and process mapping session with Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will strengthen understanding of how enrollment status updates drive downstream compliance, including R2T4 processing. These steps will also ensure exceptions are addressed consistently and that communication channels between offices are clear. To address immediate gaps specific to R2T4 compliance, the Registrar’s Office has enhanced training regarding R2T4 compliance requirements related to recording withdrawals and enrollment changes in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Additional quality checks are being implemented to confirm that withdrawal dates and status changes are entered accurately into the student information system so that R2T4 calculations are completed within federal timeframes. Together, these interventions are designed to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of R2T4 processing and compliance with federal requirements. We expect to have these corrective actions completed by September 12, 2025. Contact Person(s): Sarah Everitt, Dean of Student Financial Services; Maxwell Kwenda, University Registrar & Director of Institutional Research
FINDING 2025‐001 – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Recommendation: The University should implement a reconciliation between the system of record and the reporting system to ensure all student changes (enrollment status an...
FINDING 2025‐001 – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Recommendation: The University should implement a reconciliation between the system of record and the reporting system to ensure all student changes (enrollment status and address changes) are reported on a timely basis. Response: There is no disagreement with this audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Gonzaga has already taken action and implemented quality assurance reports and monitoring to ensure all student changes (enrollment status and address changes) are reported timely. Additionally, to strengthen compliance going forward, Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office are partnering to conduct a joint annual training and process mapping session for key personnel. This session will provide an overview of enrollment reporting requirements, outline the steps needed when exceptions to normal policies occur, and evaluate processes to improve understanding of how decisions affect both upstream and downstream functions. The session will also focus on building a shared understanding of reporting processes, identifying gaps in procedures and knowledge, and establishing communication channels so that exceptions are addressed timely, consistently and appropriately. These actions are designed to enhance internal controls and ensure compliance of timely reporting between the system of record and the reporting system, and we expect to complete this training by September 12, 2025. Contact Person(s): Sarah Everitt, Dean of Student Financial Services; Maxwell Kwenda, University Registrar & Director of Institutional Research
Finding 575411 (2025-002)
Significant Deficiency 2025
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – To address the identified issues related to student withdrawal processing and Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations, the University will implement the following steps: 1. Process Review and Collaboration: A joint meeting will be held w...
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – To address the identified issues related to student withdrawal processing and Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations, the University will implement the following steps: 1. Process Review and Collaboration: A joint meeting will be held with key personnel from Academic Records and Financial Aid to review current withdrawal procedures, including the use of drop and exit forms. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring that appropriate withdrawal codes are consistently applied to support accurate and automated R2T4 processing. The goal is to establish a unified and clearly documented process that meets the operational needs of both departments. 2. Systematic Scheduling and Monitoring: Withdrawal-related tasks, including the running of BANNER return reports and other custom reports developed by the IT team, will be scheduled at regular intervals to ensure timely identification and processing of student withdrawals. These tasks will be integrated into departmental calendars, with scheduled dates already entered for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. 3. Ongoing Oversight and Communication: A communication protocol will be developed to ensure that all relevant documentation, including drop forms, is consistently shared between departments. This will help prevent delays in processing and ensure compliance with federal financial aid regulations.
Finding 575409 (2025-001)
Significant Deficiency 2025
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Graduation and Enrollment Change Status’ submission calendar will be updated to reflect the necessary reporting timeline. The report will be completed after verification of graduation requirement...
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Graduation and Enrollment Change Status’ submission calendar will be updated to reflect the necessary reporting timeline. The report will be completed after verification of graduation requirements and credentialing are completed by the Academic Record’s Department. Additional training will be provided to all members within the department to ensure timely submissions.
Finding 572429 (2025-001)
Significant Deficiency 2025
Finding 2025-001 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Deborah Vinnola, Registrar Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025 Corrective Action Plan: The Office of the Registrar has put into place a more detailed corrective action plan regarding the finding of delayed enrollment and non...
Finding 2025-001 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Deborah Vinnola, Registrar Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025 Corrective Action Plan: The Office of the Registrar has put into place a more detailed corrective action plan regarding the finding of delayed enrollment and non-enrollment reporting to NSLDS through NSC. The Office of the Registrar has adjusted the Degree Verify submission from every 45 days to every 30 days to NSC to ensure graduation dates are reported in a more timely fashion for NSLDS within the required 60 days for financial aid. Starting Summer 2025, the Office of the Registrar has begun inactivating academic programs for students who have not had registration activity within the last two to three academic years to ensure that they are not reported as enrolled to NSC/NSLDS. NSC Enrollment Reporting will continue to be submitted every 30 days and the Office of the Registrar has worked to review the reporting criteria using terms and not semesters to better report active enrollment in current courses. The Ellucian Graduation Application form and process is in the final stages of testing which will eliminate completely the need to add a pseudo course with a future date after the student’s current program has been inactivated or graduated. The Office of the Registrar will be more proactive with the colleges for identifying students who have not graduated within the six year (undergraduate), four year (graduate) and certificate time frames by working with the appropriate dean’s offices. This should eliminate those students who have completed their coursework; close to completing their coursework but were never reviewed by their advisor/program for graduation. Since Regis uses the end date of the last course completed, the Office of the Registrar will work with advising units to review the lists to increase a better reporting of degree completion.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing No. Various Recommendation: We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure the students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: Th...
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing No. Various Recommendation: We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure the students’ statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The student that was incorrectly coded as FWS funds, the funds were immediately reclassified as institutional aid. Since Cornish, did not draw down all FWS funding, it did not impact the G5 drawdown and no needs needed to be returned. Going forward, a higher-level review will be conducted for students with high SAI and low need to ensure that no need-based funds, if not eligible, are in the packaging. This review, will take place after the initial counselor review, but before a student can begin working in the FWS program. This third check will ensure that these types of files are again reviewed in a timely manner and no over awards will happen in the future. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Sara Drummond Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 16th, 2025
Finding No.: 2024-07- Special Tests and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting Recommendation The College should develop and implement a formal process for monitoring and updating students' enrollment status in the NSLDS to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Establish internal controls to trac...
Finding No.: 2024-07- Special Tests and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting Recommendation The College should develop and implement a formal process for monitoring and updating students' enrollment status in the NSLDS to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Establish internal controls to track changes in enrollment status and ensure timely updates to the NSLDS. Conduct periodic reviews of the enrollment reporting process to identify and address any inaccuracies or delays. Provide training to relevant staff on the importance of compliance with enrollment reporting requirements and the procedures for accurate and timely updates. Response 1. The College will retain the FAO as the lead unit responsible for NSLDS enrollment reporting, in alignment with Title IV compliance functions. However, the College will strengthen interdepartmental collaboration by establishing a formal partnership with the Registrar’s Office, which maintains the official record of enrollment data. 2. A shared workflow and communication protocol between the FAO and Registrar’s Office will be developed to ensure timely, accurate updates of both campus-level and program-level data. The Registrar’s Office will be responsible for updating student enrollment data, which serves as the source data for NSLDS reporting. The FAO will extract and upload these reports via the Enrollment Reporting Roster (ERR) on the NSLDS Professional Access portal. 3. The College will implement internal controls to track and verify changes in student enrollment status, program information, and key data elements. These controls will include but by no means limited to: a. A monthly reconciliation process between SIS data and NSLDS records. b. Use of exception reports to flag and resolve inconsistencies or delays. c. Documentation of all update logs for audit purposes. Periodic reviews will be conducted at least once per term to assess the accuracy and completeness of enrollment reporting. Any discrepancies will be promptly addressed and procedures updated as necessary to prevent recurrence. Relevant staff in both the FAO and Registrar’s Office will receive regular training on NSLDS reporting requirements, including proper use of record types (Campus vs. Program Level), enrollment status codes, and certification timelines. Training will emphasize the implications of noncompliance and best practices for accurate reporting. Training logs will be maintained by both the FAO and Registrar’s Office to support accountability and audit-readiness. Contact: VPEMSS Completion Date: September 30, 2025
Finding 2024-06 - Special Tests and Provisions: Disbursements to or on Behalf of Students Recommendation The College should implement a comprehensive communication strategy to ensure that all students receive clear and timely notifications regarding their Title IV funds. This should include the deve...
Finding 2024-06 - Special Tests and Provisions: Disbursements to or on Behalf of Students Recommendation The College should implement a comprehensive communication strategy to ensure that all students receive clear and timely notifications regarding their Title IV funds. This should include the development of an award letter of college financing plans that outline the amount and type of funds, as well as the disbursement schedule. Additionally, the College should establish a monitoring system to ensure that credit balances are disbursed within the required 14-day time frame to maintain compliance with federal records. Response The College acknowledges the findings and has initiated a process to address them. A formal request has been submitted to the SIS program developer for the implementation of a notification feature. The SIS vendor has confirmed development will be completed by July 1, 2025. This feature will ensure that students receive email notifications when they are awarded and reimbursed for any overpayments. Furthermore, we will establish an enhanced level of monitoring to ensure that credit balances are disbursed within the designated 14-day timeframe. Contact: Comptroller Completion Date: September 30, 2025
Finding 2024-05 - Special Tests and Provisions: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act-Student Information Security Recommendation The College should develop and implement a comprehensive GLBA information security program that includes risk assessments, safeguards, and regular testing and monitoring of the effectiv...
Finding 2024-05 - Special Tests and Provisions: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act-Student Information Security Recommendation The College should develop and implement a comprehensive GLBA information security program that includes risk assessments, safeguards, and regular testing and monitoring of the effectiveness of these safeguards. A qualified individual with the necessary expertise and authority to oversee the GLBA information security program should also be designated. Provide training to relevant staff on GLBA requirements and the importance of information security. Conduct periodic reviews and updates of the information security program to ensure ongoing compliance with GLBA requirements. Response The college acknowledges the finding and will strengthen its student information security by implementing the following: 1. Designate a qualified Information Security Officer from within the IT Division or recruit externally if internal capacity is limited. 2) Develop a GLBA compliance program that includes: • Annual risk assessments • Implementation of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards • Staff training on data privacy • Annual testing of the security protocols Contact: Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness & Quality Assurance (VPIEQA) Completion Date: September 30, 2025
Finding No.: 2024-04 - Special Test and Provisions: Verification Recommendation The College should enhance training programs for staff involved in the verification process to ensure they are fully aware of the requirements and procedures. Establish robust internal controls and review mechanisms to e...
Finding No.: 2024-04 - Special Test and Provisions: Verification Recommendation The College should enhance training programs for staff involved in the verification process to ensure they are fully aware of the requirements and procedures. Establish robust internal controls and review mechanisms to ensure that verification worksheets are completed accurately and consistently with ISIRs. Implement a tracking system to ensure that all required corrections to ISIRs are performed in a timely manner. Response The College acknowledges the audit finding regarding verification errors, including the incorrect application of verification tracking groups, missing documentation, discrepancies between verification worksheets and ISIRs, and failure to make required corrections. In response, the Financial Aid Office (FAO) is committed to strengthening its verification procedures to ensure full compliance with federal regulations and to protect the integrity of Title IV funds. To this end, the College will implement the following corrective actions: 1. Policy and Procedure Enhancement a. The FAO will develop and implement a formal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the verification process, revise and update all existing verification worksheet forms. This SOP will include: • Clear guidelines for identifying and applying the correct verification tracking groups (e.g.,Vl,V4,V5). • Procedures for resolving discrepancies between verification worksheets and ISIRs prior to award disbursement. • Steps for submitting timely and accurate ISIR corrections, as required. • A documentation checklist to ensure all required verification forms and statements of educational purpose are collected and properly stored. 2. Policy and Procedure Enhancement a. To ensure consistent understanding and application of federal verification rules, FAO staff across all campuses will: • Complete mandatory annual training sessions on verification policies, ISIR review, and regularly read updates on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Knowledge Center. • Participate in internal refresher workshops focused on hands-on case processing and error prevention. • Complete relevant modules from the Federal Student Aid (FSA) training site, including those on verification tracking groups and identity verification requirements. 3. Verification Quality Control Protocol a. The FAO will implement a structured quality control protocol for verification, including: • A two-person verification review system in which one staff member processes the file and another independently reviews it for accuracy and completeness. • Use of a standardized review checklist to ensure all required documents match the ISIR and that any discrepancies are properly resolved and documented. • A log of all verification actions, including corrections submitted to FAFSA Processing System (FPS) and updates made in the student’s file, to support audit readiness. 4. Oversight and Accountability a. The Director of the Financial Aid Office (FAO) will be responsible for overseeing verification compliance and ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively. This includes: • Monitoring the accuracy of verification tracking group assignments and documentation across all campuses. • Tracking the completion of required training for all FAO staff. • Conducting quarterly file audits to verify ongoing compliance with federal verification standards. • Reporting findings and corrective actions quarterly to the VPEMSS). Contact: VPEMSS Completion Date - September 30, 2025
Finding No.: 2024-03 - Reporting Recommendation The College should establish a systematic process for reviewing and updating the origination records prior to submission to the COD System. Response The College acknowledges the audit finding regarding the use of outdated cost of attendance (COA) figur...
Finding No.: 2024-03 - Reporting Recommendation The College should establish a systematic process for reviewing and updating the origination records prior to submission to the COD System. Response The College acknowledges the audit finding regarding the use of outdated cost of attendance (COA) figures and the uniform application of full-time enrollment status in COD origination records for the 2022-2023 academic year. In response, the Financial Aid Office (FAO) is committed to strengthening its policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper stewardship of the Title IV funds. To this end, the College will implement the following corrective actions: 1. Policy and Procedure Enhancement a. The FAO will develop and implement a formal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for COD reporting. This SOP will include: • A COA validation checklist to ensure the correct, current-year COA from the approved financial aid handbook is applied. • The college has continuously considered the applicants’ enrollment status (full-time, %-time, half-time, or less-than-half-time) when determining the cost of attendance and awards but publishes only one cost of attendance for full time for the purpose of illustration. Hence, the college will start publishing all COA for all enrollment categories in the student financial aid handbook as a published guideline for awarding • A timeline that aligns record origination with student registration/enrollment confirmation to minimize errors and fully utilize the published Pell Recalculation Date (PRD) in the student financial aid handbook b. The SOP will be reviewed annually. 2. Staff Training and Certification a. FAO staff will participate in mandatory annual internal training and refresher workshops on the EDExpress system, COD reporting procedures, and Title IV compliance. The first round of enhanced training will be completed by August 30, 2025. Staff will also complete Federal Student Aid (FSA) training modules related to COD and verification processes to ensure understanding of federal expectations and system updates. 3. Manual Data Verification Protocol • The Financial Aid Office (FAO) will implement a structured manual data verification protocol to ensure accuracy when transferring information from the Student Information System (SIS) to EDExpress. This protocol will include: Use of pre- submission checklists to verify each student’s cost of attendance (COA), enrollment status, and other required data fields against the official records in the SIS. • Designated FAO staff will perform a two-tiered review process, where one staff member enters data and another independently verifies accuracy prior to COD submission. • Maintenance of record logs for each batch of COD submissions, documenting the review steps taken and any discrepancies corrected before submission. 4. Oversight and Accountability a. The Director of the Financial Aid Office (FAO) will be responsible for monitoring adherence to COD reporting requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance. This includes tracking staff training completion related to EDExpress and Title IV regulations, conducting quarterly internal reviews of origination and disbursement records, and verifying the correct use of current cost of attendance figures and enrollment status classifications. The Director will document findings, implement corrective actions as needed, and provide quarterly progress reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services (VPEMSS). Contact: VPEMSS Completion Date: September 30, 2025
JFS is in the process of hiring a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with pertinent experience for non-profits, governments, and billing. That person will lead the finance team to ensure best accounting and internal control practices are implemented and followed. During 2025, JFS strengthened its gov...
JFS is in the process of hiring a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with pertinent experience for non-profits, governments, and billing. That person will lead the finance team to ensure best accounting and internal control practices are implemented and followed. During 2025, JFS strengthened its governance and internal control environment by implementing a centralized system for tracking all grant-related data in a single, secure location. All grant documentation is now maintained electronically within the organization’s OneDrive system, improving record retention, transparency, and audit readiness. The Finance Department established regular internal finance meetings, in addition to standing leadership meetings, to promote consistent communication, segregation of duties, and oversight across the finance function. Management continues to provide the Finance Committee of the Board with monthly financial reports; supporting ongoing fiscal monitoring and informed decision-making.
We concur with this finding. The County of York has hired a Human Services Director of Finance to assist with improving systems and financial processes within the Human Services (HS) divisions. The HS Executive Director and Director of Finance are recommending engaging an expert Consultant to assist...
We concur with this finding. The County of York has hired a Human Services Director of Finance to assist with improving systems and financial processes within the Human Services (HS) divisions. The HS Executive Director and Director of Finance are recommending engaging an expert Consultant to assist the County’s Children & Youth Fiscal team in getting caught up on internal system timelines, as well as delayed reporting. The Consulting company will also be working to adequately train the Children & Youth Fiscal team for development purposes.
We concur with this finding. Children, Youth and Families will explore ways to better track the State Fiscal Year and County’s Calendar Year side-by-side. The Children & Youth Fiscal team will work with the Director of Finance to implement reconciliation processes and will prioritize timeliness of r...
We concur with this finding. Children, Youth and Families will explore ways to better track the State Fiscal Year and County’s Calendar Year side-by-side. The Children & Youth Fiscal team will work with the Director of Finance to implement reconciliation processes and will prioritize timeliness of reporting.
Federal Agency: Various Federal Program Name: Extension Services at 1890 Colleges, Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions, Education Stabilization Fund, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans; Federal Work Study Pr...
Federal Agency: Various Federal Program Name: Extension Services at 1890 Colleges, Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions, Education Stabilization Fund, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans; Federal Work Study Program; Federal Perkins Loan Program Assistance Listing No.: Various Recommendation: We recommend the University implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls over timely submission of the single audit reporting package. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: As a result of staffing turnover in the Finance area, the University engaged consulting support to assist in readying for financial statement preparation and the audit of fiscal years ending 6.30.23 and 6.30.24, with oversight from the University management. The University has developed a fiscal year-end close process that includes submission of the single audit report. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Melissa Hicks, Controller Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Perkins Loan Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend reviewing procedures around Perkins Loan Program funds and implementing reconciliations and review to the third-party servicer reports. Explanatio...
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Perkins Loan Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend reviewing procedures around Perkins Loan Program funds and implementing reconciliations and review to the third-party servicer reports. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The university has implemented policies and procedures regarding reconciliations for Perkins loan services managed by a 3rd party supplier. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Danyel Tolbert, Bursar Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Perkins Loan Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend reviewing procedures and requirements regarding Perkins third-party service providers to ensure compliance with regulations. Explanation of disagr...
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Perkins Loan Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend reviewing procedures and requirements regarding Perkins third-party service providers to ensure compliance with regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The university has implemented policies and procedures regarding reconciliations for Perkins loan services managed by a 3rd party supplier. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Danyel Tolbert, Bursar Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing No.: 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend management maintain proper recordkeeping and retention of documentation and review of such documentation. Explanation of disagreement with audit f...
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing No.: 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend management maintain proper recordkeeping and retention of documentation and review of such documentation. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University implemented new procedures related to reconciling drawdown requests and approvals in FY25. The Director of Financial Aid meets monthly with Finance and Grants Accounting to review reconciliations. Finance now submits drawdown requests to the CFO for prior-approval and documentation is maintained in the Accounting department. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Melissa Hicks, Controller Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing No.: 84.063; 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review policies in overseeing submissions to the NSLDS completed by...
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing No.: 84.063; 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review policies in overseeing submissions to the NSLDS completed by the third-party servicer. Additionally, 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 and reporting 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 resolve issues within 10 days of receiving notification. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Yolanda Benson, Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2026
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Student Loans; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend the calculati...
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Student Loans; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend the calculation logic be reviewed and corrected to align with approved methodology. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: In FY25, the University began utilizing Banner to perform calculations to ensure alignment with federal methodology. The Financial Aid office also began monitoring calculations on a monthly basis. Going forward, the University will verify registrar withdrawal dates are consistent and ensure that academic attendance records are captured correctly. The University will work with faculty to confirm the last date of attendance for unofficial withdrawals. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dr. Michael Dailey, Provost; Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid; and Yolanda Benson, Registrar. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2026
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Perkins Loan Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend that the University keep MPNs for loans for three-year retention period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement ...
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Perkins Loan Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend that the University keep MPNs for loans for three-year retention period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University will review its files and take steps to ensure that files are complete with respect to MPNs. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Danyel Tolbert, Bursar and Melissa Hicks, Controller Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 31, 2026
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing No.: 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures around sending exit counseling information to students to ensure students receive proper counsel...
Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing No.: 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures around sending exit counseling information to students to ensure students receive proper counseling. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University now utilizes Banner System to provide a message alert within the Student Portal (Wired) when a withdrawal date is entered. This message serves as a reminder for the student to complete exit counseling. An email is also sent to students who graduate/withdraw every semester about completing Exit Counseling. These processes were implemented in FY25. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend mana...
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing No.: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend management retain electronic files of student verification documentation more securely within school systems/networks. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Procedures were implemented in FY25 to maintain documentation in Banner to ensure that student statements are properly processed and retained. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete
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