Student Financial Assistance Cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268, 84.007,
84.033
Recommendation: We recommend the University implement additional internal controls to ensure
proper segregation of duties. This includes hiring additional staff or redistributing responsibilities to
separate...
Student Financial Assistance Cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268, 84.007,
84.033
Recommendation: We recommend the University implement additional internal controls to ensure
proper segregation of duties. This includes hiring additional staff or redistributing responsibilities to
separate the functions of authorizing, processing, and reviewing transactions. Additionally, ongoing
training should be provided to financial aid staff on the importance of internal controls and compliance
with Title IV regulations.
Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Action taken in response to finding: The Financial Aid Office has expanded staffing and continues to
provide ongoing training through NASFAA, NCASFAA, CFNC, and Ellucian. Roles and responsibilities are
now clearly defined to ensure proper segregation of duties, and cross-training is underway to provide
continuity during vacancies. These efforts support the implementation of enhanced internal controls
and Title IV compliance.
Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Damon Wade, VP for Enrollment
Management and Marketing
Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 2025