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Finding 370164 (2023-002)
Significant Deficiency 2023
University of Louisville
KY
Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303
FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY U.S. Department of Education 2023-002 Student Financial Assistance Cluster: Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 84.033 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Recommendation: We recommen...
FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY U.S. Department of Education 2023-002 Student Financial Assistance Cluster: Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 84.033 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Recommendation: We recommend that the University work with their third-party servicer and implement procedures to ensure that enrollment data, changes in status and effective dates within NSLDS are reported timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The original guidance for missing or incorrect social security number from the Clearinghouse was to reach out to the student and obtain proof of the social security number or enter the student into the system without a social security number. The student was entered without using a social security number and this issue was not resolved. The University’s Registrar’s Office has inquired about this issue and have since been provided updated guidance on how to rectify the occurrence of such. The new guidance provided has already been implemented by the Registrar’s Office. The new guidance from the National Student Clearinghouse allows for a student’s information to be entered with the social security number supplied when registering and add enrollment information. Going forward, this missing information will not preclude a student from being reported. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Chris Goodman Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implemented 09/28/2023 If the U.S. Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Beverly Santamouris at (502) 852-6272.
View Audit 291699
Finding 370161 (2023-003)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Culver-Stockton College
MO
Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions
The College implemented the following policies effective September 2023. The responsible college officer is Tina Wiseman, Director of Financial Aid. • Students that graduate will automatically be sent exit counseling within 30 days of their last date of at least part-time attendance. • Students that...
The College implemented the following policies effective September 2023. The responsible college officer is Tina Wiseman, Director of Financial Aid. • Students that graduate will automatically be sent exit counseling within 30 days of their last date of at least part-time attendance. • Students that identify to the college that they are not returning for the next term of enrollment will be sent exit counseling within 30 days of that notification. • Students that enroll for the next term, but then drop their enrollment before the start of the next term, will have exit counseling sent within 30 days of the drop date. If that date falls more than 30 days outside of their last date of at least part-time attendance, the financial aid office will document their file of that notification. • Students that do not enroll for the next term but have identified to the college they plan to enroll (example, they have a balance due they need to pay, are waiting to hear on placement within a program, waiting on class schedule confirmation, etc.), will receive exit counseling within 30 days of census date of the next term. If a student identifies at any time before census they are not returning, exit counseling will be sent within 30 days of learning they are not returning. • Students that do not enroll for the next term and have not had any communication with the college on their plans to enroll will receive exit counseling within 30 days of census date of the next term.
View Audit 291681
Finding 370156 (2023-002)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Culver-Stockton College
MO
Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303
The College implemented a policy where all special circumstance requests and income verification overrides must be reviewed by a second staff member effective September 2023. The second staff member reviews each override, either approves or denies the paperwork, then signs and dates the paperwork. T...
The College implemented a policy where all special circumstance requests and income verification overrides must be reviewed by a second staff member effective September 2023. The second staff member reviews each override, either approves or denies the paperwork, then signs and dates the paperwork. The paperwork is returned to the first staff member to make the changes in PowerFAIDS. The responsible college official is Tina Wiseman, Director of Financial Aid.
View Audit 291681
Finding 370123 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Reading Area Community College
PA
Student Financial Aid
Federal Program Federal Pell Grant Program ALN 84.063, Contract #P063P223333 Criteria According to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 34, Section 668.22(c), the withdrawal date for a student who ceases attendance at an institution that is not required to take attendance is the date, as de...
Federal Program Federal Pell Grant Program ALN 84.063, Contract #P063P223333 Criteria According to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 34, Section 668.22(c), the withdrawal date for a student who ceases attendance at an institution that is not required to take attendance is the date, as determined by the institution, that the student began the withdrawal process prescribed by the institution or the date, as determined by the institution, that the student otherwise provided official notification to the institution. Condition/Cause Out of a sample of 25 students who withdrew or did not maintain attendance during a semester within the audit period, there was one instance where an incorrect withdrawal date was used. Effect An R2T4 calculation was performed using an incorrect withdrawal date of October 3, 2022 which required the student to return $453 of Pell funds. The correct withdrawal date is September 28, 2022. Using September 28, 2022 as the withdrawal date, the student would have been required to return $487 of Pell funds.   Recommendation We recommend that a process be put in place at the College to strengthen its controls to ensure that it performs accurate return of Title IV calculations. Management Response The College agrees with the deviation noted in the testing. The financial aid office continues to refine its processes and controls over the return of Title IV calculations to ensure the calculations remain accurate, including a review of calculations being made. Sincerely, Kenneth Dearstyne, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
View Audit 291639
Finding 370120 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Arcadia University
PA
Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Subrecipient Monitoring
Finding 2023-001 – Error in Return of Title IV Aid – Significant Deficiency ALN Number: 84.007, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number: P007A223541, P063P222079, P268K232079 Recommendation: It is recommended that University personnel review the Return of Title IV calculations and agree f...
Finding 2023-001 – Error in Return of Title IV Aid – Significant Deficiency ALN Number: 84.007, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number: P007A223541, P063P222079, P268K232079 Recommendation: It is recommended that University personnel review the Return of Title IV calculations and agree final amounts for refund to the refunds made to the Department of Education. A manual review should also be performed by someone other than the person who enters the information into the software in order to verify the accuracy of the calculations and the amounts refunded. Action Taken: The University has returned the funds for the student tested. In addition, the University reviewed every Return of Title IV Aid calculation performed and the amounts refunded for the award year ended May 31, 2023 and has corrected any additional errors discovered. The University has provided additional training on this topic to financial aid staff, has increased the number of staff members who will monitor the accuracy of the work and has modified its procedures by developing a tracking system to add another level of review and accountability. This will enable the team to be sure the refund calculations are performed correctly for all students and consistently applied. Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Holly Kirkpatrick, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Financial Aid
View Audit 291636 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 370089 (2023-004)
Material Weakness 2023
Westmoreland County Community College
PA
Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid
Finding 2023-004: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Return of Title IV Funds As previously noted, the root cause was human error based on the manual processes. Similar to the previous finding, the College has implemented increased internal control through the review of the R2T4 calculations. Add...
Finding 2023-004: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Return of Title IV Funds As previously noted, the root cause was human error based on the manual processes. Similar to the previous finding, the College has implemented increased internal control through the review of the R2T4 calculations. Additionally, when using the automated functionality within the system for the return of funds calculation, an independent review of the calculation will be performed moving forward. In the future, the new ERP will increase the levels of control configured in the system. The President will ensure the controls are in place.
View Audit 291618 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 370088 (2023-003)
Material Weakness 2023
Westmoreland County Community College
PA
Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties
Finding 2023-003: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Allowable Costs and Allowable Activities and Eligibility and SEOG Pell The findings noted three separate issues related to policies and procedures verifying the accuracy of the student eligibility for grant funding and the proper amount paid to...
Finding 2023-003: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Allowable Costs and Allowable Activities and Eligibility and SEOG Pell The findings noted three separate issues related to policies and procedures verifying the accuracy of the student eligibility for grant funding and the proper amount paid to the student based on financial need. After a review of Pell grants, Return To Title IV funds, and the award of SEOG after a return of Title IV calculation, it was determined that human error as a result of manual work was the root cause. To correct the root cause, an increased level of internal control via another level of review and a re-review of aid for the FY24 year was implemented. Further, for students who had an enrollment status of less than full time, we have had increased the number reviews for compliance. Moving forward, the College is implementing a new ERP system in which internal controls are configured to alleviate manual work thus human error and increase compliance. The President will ensure the controls are in place.
View Audit 291618 Questioned Costs: $1
The Methodist University, Inc.
NC
Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring
Contact Person: Bonnie Adamson, Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action: The student that was not reported within 15 calendar days as required had several outliers making it difficult to determine Pell amounts. The student had atended another university Summer 2022 and this par􀆟cular university...
Contact Person: Bonnie Adamson, Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action: The student that was not reported within 15 calendar days as required had several outliers making it difficult to determine Pell amounts. The student had atended another university Summer 2022 and this par􀆟cular university awarded the student’s Pell Grant off of the 22-23 award year. While this is an accepted prac􀆟ce, it can affect the student’s 22-23 Pell Grant eligibility if they transfer to another ins􀆟tu􀆟on. This student did transfer to Methodist University (MU) Fall 2022 and atended Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023. The student s􀆟ll had Pell eligibility remaining to be awarded Pell Grant at MU for Summer 23, but there was a rounding issue (PowerFAIDS rounds up) and this caused a POP (Poten􀆟al Pell Overpayment) situa􀆟on with MU and the prior university. The adjustment was processed outside of the required 􀆟meframe with COD; however, the award amounts were appropriately addressed and corrected. This is a unique situa􀆟on and happens rarely. The Office of Financial Aid will review more carefully when awarding Pell Grant for rounding issues. Anticipated Completion Date: December 15, 2023
View Audit 291593
The Methodist University, Inc.
NC
Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring
Contact Person: Kasi Turner, Registrar Corrective Action: We manually reported a student as withdrawn on 2/17/2023. The status change came in as an error on the 3/16/2023 submission (the following month) and we manually updated the status and status start date for the student again. However, it loo...
Contact Person: Kasi Turner, Registrar Corrective Action: We manually reported a student as withdrawn on 2/17/2023. The status change came in as an error on the 3/16/2023 submission (the following month) and we manually updated the status and status start date for the student again. However, it looks like the student’s status reverted to Three-Quarter time on the final transmission on 5/1/2023. We will commit to closer monitoring of withdrawals submitted manually by our office on subsequent enrollment transmissions through the Clearinghouse. Anticipated Completion Date: December 15, 2023
View Audit 291593
Finding 370050 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Lawrence University of Wisconsin
WI
Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend that management review the process for ensuring the accuracy of the program effective date for students with changes in status within the NSLDS system. Explanation of disagreement with audit fin...
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend that management review the process for ensuring the accuracy of the program effective date for students with changes in status within the NSLDS system. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The registrar’s office worked with Technology Services to review the National Student Clearinghouse data extract from Banner for the applicable term. Although the file aligned with previous submissions to National Student Clearinghouse, a fix was made for the Lawrence custom extract. The midyear 2023 grad file was run against the updated code and the extract looks as the auditors would expect. This should result in a program effective date equivalent to end date of student's final term for all Lawrence graduates in future submissions. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Angi Long, Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 2/1/2024
View Audit 291560
Finding 369982 (2023-003)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Lehigh University
PA
Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education; Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster; Assistance Listing Number: 84.063; Federal Award Year: Funding periods between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023; Compliance requirement: Reporting; Finding Type: Significant Deficiency; Lehigh is aware ...
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education; Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster; Assistance Listing Number: 84.063; Federal Award Year: Funding periods between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023; Compliance requirement: Reporting; Finding Type: Significant Deficiency; Lehigh is aware of the 15-calendar day requirement and we have always met the deadline. Failure to report Pell Grant disbursements within 15 days in August of 2022 was the result of a well-documented Ellucian defect that denied Lehigh the ability to obtain the required data from our Banner system. By the time Lehigh received a patch from Ellucian, we had missed the 15-day window. Ellucian acknowledged the bug and Lehigh accepted that it was an anomaly. Name of contact: Jennifer Mertz, Assistant Vice Provost of Financial Services and Director of Financial Aid. Completion date: September 15, 2022
View Audit 291473
Finding 369979 (2023-002)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Lehigh University
PA
Student Financial Aid Eligibility Reporting
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education; Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster; Assistance Listing Number: 84.038/84.063/84.268; Federal Award Year: Funding periods between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023; Compliance requirement: Enrollment Reporting; Finding Type: Significant Defic...
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education; Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster; Assistance Listing Number: 84.038/84.063/84.268; Federal Award Year: Funding periods between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023; Compliance requirement: Enrollment Reporting; Finding Type: Significant Deficiency; The training of new staff is always a priority, but this finding is the result of unusually high turnover in the registrar’s office during FY23. Staff have since been hired and are now sufficiently trained on this issue. They run a weekly report to identify students who have withdrawn or have otherwise changed their attendance level. New staff are now fully trained in updating the NSLDS with student enrollment status changes. Name of contact: Jennifer Mertz, Assistant Vice Provost of Financial Services and Director of Financial Aid. Completion date: November 15, 2023
View Audit 291473
Finding 369959 (2023-001)
Material Weakness 2023
Lamar Institute of Technology
TX
Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Eligibility
View of Responsible Officials: The Texas State University System's Office of Internal Audit {internal audit function for Lamar Institute of Technology) identified errors with the awarding of Title IV funds to students who were not maintaining satisfactory academic progress {SAP) in their course of s...
View of Responsible Officials: The Texas State University System's Office of Internal Audit {internal audit function for Lamar Institute of Technology) identified errors with the awarding of Title IV funds to students who were not maintaining satisfactory academic progress {SAP) in their course of study according to the Institution's published SAP standards. Lamar Institute of Technology {LIT) agrees with the external auditor's finding and recommendations. Corrective Action Plan In response to the external audit finding, LIT will implement the following corrective action plan. 1. Electronic processes for determining if a student is maintaining SAP was run in Banner for Fall 2023, and going forward, using guidance from the Ellucian Action Line, our Banner support group. Anticipated Completion Date: Corrective measures began on 8/11/2023 and anticipated completion is 90 days from the auditor's report {1/31/2024), which would be on or before April 30, 2024. 2. As an additional internal control procedure to test the Banner system, the Financial Aid Department reviewed SAP manually on all students enrolled in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 with a FAFSA application to ensure their eligibility had been set correctly. Action plan will be extended to future semesters as needed. Anticipated Completion Date: Corrective measures began on 8/11/2023 and anticipated completion is 90 days from the auditor's report {1/31/2024), which would be on or before April 30, 2024, fo(Fall 202-3-and Spring 2024. - - 3. In addition to settingSAP prior to the semester and performing verification checks, LIT requested an additional mtemal con-trol proces-sin Banner- an automatic process to run nightly after the initial SAP is set to make sure each student's eligibility is set correctly before awarding aid. This process was devel-epe.a__and tested _b_y _the Information Technology Department before implementation under the direction and-in collaboration with the Financial Aid Department. Anticipated Completion Date: 1/29/2024. 4. A return of funds will be done for students that received Title IV funds for FY 2023 in error. In total, $673,780 will be returned via the Common Origination and Disbursement Web Site of the Department of Education. Anticipated Completion Date: 90 days from the auditor's report (1/31/2024), which would be on or before April 30, 2024. Individual Responsible Linda Korns, Director of Financial Aid
View Audit 291408 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 369859 (2023-003)
Significant Deficiency 2023
University of Hartford
CT
Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency
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...
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: To ensure student enrollment is submitted to NSLDS in a timely manner, additional changes have been established. Students who have completed their degrees in a prior term (for example, summer/fall term), but with an award date in the next term (for example, September for summer term or January for the fall term), will be updated prior to the first of term enrollment file. This change will decrease potential errors as the terms are updated in the appropriate order and we can address any enrollment issues in the appropriate timeframe. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: January 31, 2024 Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Natalie Durant, Registrar at 860-768-5565.
View Audit 291373
Finding 369855 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
University of Hartford
CT
Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Assistance Listing No. 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate is procedures and policies around recordkeeping and retention. Management of the University agrees with the finding. We do have policies and procedures in regards to re...
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Assistance Listing No. 84.038 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate is procedures and policies around recordkeeping and retention. Management of the University agrees with the finding. We do have policies and procedures in regards to recordkeeping and retention of Perkins loan documents. Active, 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 with Heartland ECSI. The cancellation and deferment request for each Perkins loan made are electronically kept in our borrower files with Heartland ECSI. We typically retain original or true and exact copies of Master Promissory Notes (MPN). In some cases, the MPN may have been returned to the student during their entrance counseling. The Perkins loan program expired September 30, 2017. We are currently in the process of Assigning the remaining borrowers to close out our Perkins Loan Program. We are working as quickly and efficiently as possible. Staff availability will determine the completion date for this process. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 31, 2024 University Contact: Diane Purcell, Bursar Senior Accountant, (860) 768-4361
View Audit 291373
Finding 369852 (2023-004)
Significant Deficiency 2023
University of Hartford
CT
Student Financial Aid Cash Management Eligibility
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Assistance Listing Nos. 84.007, 84.003, 84.038, 84.063, and 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting requirements to the Department if Education in respects to these requirements. Explanation...
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Assistance Listing Nos. 84.007, 84.003, 84.038, 84.063, and 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting requirements to the Department if Education in respects to these requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University has updated the Department of Education Federal Student Aid website with the proper URL, effective January 23, 2024. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Katherine Presutti, Director of Student Financial Aid at 860-768-4300.
View Audit 291373
Finding 369851 (2023-002)
Significant Deficiency 2023
University of Hartford
CT
Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Assistance Listing Nos. 84.007, 84.003, 84.038, 84.063, and 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University designate an individual to oversee the information security function and work to update the Universities written security program to ensure ...
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Assistance Listing Nos. 84.007, 84.003, 84.038, 84.063, and 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University designate an individual to oversee the information security function and work to update the Universities written security program to ensure compliance with all the standards. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. The University conducted a thorough gap assessment of our current GLBA procedures and the impending changes to the legislation that took effect in 2023. The assessment revealed the need to develop a comprehensive information security program that encompasses all nine elements of the GLBA Safeguards Rule. Our roadmap incorporates both existing practices and new measures to ensure that the resulting program meets the updated legislation's requirements. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our institution's sensitive information. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 15, 2024 Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Gregory Freidline, Director of Technology Services at 860-768-4272
View Audit 291373
Finding 369749 (2023-002)
Material Weakness 2023
Spoon River College District No. 534
IL
Student Financial Aid
We are implementing a process of sharing the responsibility of processing recalculations of aid on a weekly rotation. One week the Assistant Dean, Student Services will complete the calculations and share those with the Coordinator, Financial Aid for review. The next week processing will be comple...
We are implementing a process of sharing the responsibility of processing recalculations of aid on a weekly rotation. One week the Assistant Dean, Student Services will complete the calculations and share those with the Coordinator, Financial Aid for review. The next week processing will be completed by the Coordinator, Financial Aid and reviewed by the Assistant Dean, Student Services. This will help ensure that two individuals have reviewed the calculations and agree on the dates and awards amounts included in the calculations.
View Audit 291241
Loras College
IA
Student Financial Aid Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties
Corrective Action: Management has reviewed procedures and policy for accurate FISAP reporting to be in compliance with federal regulations. The College will conduct review by the Loras College alternative responsible official prior to final submission of the FISAP to be sure data inputs are accurate...
Corrective Action: Management has reviewed procedures and policy for accurate FISAP reporting to be in compliance with federal regulations. The College will conduct review by the Loras College alternative responsible official prior to final submission of the FISAP to be sure data inputs are accurate.
View Audit 291202
Finding 369739 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Loras College
IA
Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Reporting
Corrective Action: Management has reviewed policies and procedures for accurate reporting of enrollment status and changes to be in compliance with federal regulations. The College will designate a secondary responsible individual to conduct a review of the preparation of the digital file and review...
Corrective Action: Management has reviewed policies and procedures for accurate reporting of enrollment status and changes to be in compliance with federal regulations. The College will designate a secondary responsible individual to conduct a review of the preparation of the digital file and review the digital file of student enrollment changes before it is submitted to the National Student Loan Clearinghouse. The Office of Financial Planning will conduct monthly review as a secondary review of enrollment reporting in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
View Audit 291202
Finding 369675 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Loyola University Maryland, Inc.
MD
Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Eligibility
Finding 2023-001 - ISIR transaction 01 was imported on January 21, 2022, with no C fiag. The student was awarded a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan on June 22, 2022. The Fall 2022 semester began on September 6, 2022. The Fali 22 loan disbursement ($10,250) was credited to the student’s account on Se...
Finding 2023-001 - ISIR transaction 01 was imported on January 21, 2022, with no C fiag. The student was awarded a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan on June 22, 2022. The Fall 2022 semester began on September 6, 2022. The Fali 22 loan disbursement ($10,250) was credited to the student’s account on September 6, 2022. - Transaction 02 was imported on September 8, 2022, two days after the start of the semester and loan disbursement. Transaction 02 had a C fiag. - Transaction 03 was imported on October 21, 2022 with the same C flag. - The Spring 2023 semester began on January l7, 2023, and the Spring 23 loan disbursement ($10,250) occurred on January 17, 2023. - The C fiag was resolved April 11, 2023, after the spring loan disbursement and prior to the end of the 2022-23 academic year. The academic year ended on May 11, 2023. Corrective Action Planned: The Graduate Financial Aid Office conducts a comprehensive review of all iSIRs for C flags before proceeding with awarding and disbursing aid. No aid is awarded to a student until the C fiag is addressed. To consistently monitor subsequent ISIR transactions, Graduate Financial Aid receives a daily spreadsheet of that day‘s imported iSIRs, prompting a routine daily review. To further ensure no C flags go unnoticed, Graduate Financial Aid will enhance their current procedures immediately by incorporating the Colleague ISIR Alert Report (IART). This tool highlights any ISIR records that may need review and will be generated weekly. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: DanielleJ Ballantyne, Director, Graduate Financial Aid and Brandon Gumabon, Assistant Director, Graduate Financial Aid.
View Audit 291078 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 369661 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Carroll Community College
MD
Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Student Financial Aid Reporting § 200.303
U.S. Department of Education 2023-001: NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Student Financial Aid Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Condition: During testing of enrollment status reporting, we noted that a student’s correct enrollment status and effective date was not reported to NSLDS. Recomme...
U.S. Department of Education 2023-001: NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Student Financial Aid Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Condition: During testing of enrollment status reporting, we noted that a student’s correct enrollment status and effective date was not reported to NSLDS. Recommendation: The College should evaluate their procedures and policies related to reporting status changes to NSLDS and enhance as deemed necessary to ensure that accurate information is reported to NSLDS. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The College agrees with the recommendation to evaluate the procedures and policies related to reporting status changes to the Department of Education’s National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). For many years, Carroll has contracted with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) for their comprehensive enrollment and graduate reporting services. They become an authorized agent, providing status updates to the NSLDS on our behalf. Carroll has begun a review, using the NSC and their resources and tools, to better understand why the student’s graduate status was not transmitted from the NSC to the NSLDS. Carroll staff will review the resources to ensure our procedures and processes meet the NSC expectations. Additionally, at the end of each term, the College will randomly select three students with status changes to verify that the reporting process to the NSLDS is accurate and timely. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Mr. Gregg Bricca, Director of Institutional Effectiveness. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/24
View Audit 291047
St. Thomas University Inc.
FL
Special Tests & Provisions Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Student Financial Aid
The Business Office has implemented measures to ensure that Perkins Promissory Notes are identified, stored, and accessible during their repayment and collection period. In addition to the current filing system, the Business Office will utilize management software for ease of access and recording. ...
The Business Office has implemented measures to ensure that Perkins Promissory Notes are identified, stored, and accessible during their repayment and collection period. In addition to the current filing system, the Business Office will utilize management software for ease of access and recording. To ensure that all remaining promissory notes are kept in accordance with Department of Education regulations, the Business Office will: • Record all incoming promissory notes internally and externally. • Promissory notes created prior to 2013 will be made digitally accessible through Perceptive Content, a secure content management system. Access to these promissory notes will only be accessible by parties with authorized access. • Promissory notes created after 2013 will continue to be made available through Heartland ECSI’s third party filing system. ECSI records paid, completed, cancelled, and retired promissory notes that were created after 2013. • In accordance with the Perkins Assignment and Liquidation Guide from the Department of Education (EA ID: General-21-53), all accounts with promissory notes unable to be located will be written off and/or purchased from the Department of Education. The Policy and Procedures manual has been updated to reflect this process. Contact Person: Maribel Smith, Controller
View Audit 291002
St. Thomas University Inc.
FL
Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties
In June 2023, St. Thomas University transitioned to Paycom, a cloud-based payroll service that offers payroll processing and HR services in a single software, STU utilizes the Time and Attendance module for students Timesheets. All timesheets are electronically saved, in the event an Employee submi...
In June 2023, St. Thomas University transitioned to Paycom, a cloud-based payroll service that offers payroll processing and HR services in a single software, STU utilizes the Time and Attendance module for students Timesheets. All timesheets are electronically saved, in the event an Employee submits a paper time sheet due to a missed time period, the document is scanned and saved in the shared payroll file. Training is being provided for students and supervisors to reduce the need for any paper timesheets. The Policy and Procedures manual has been updated to reflect this process. Contact Person: Neville Bates, Payroll Manager
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Finding 369604 (2023-006)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Arizona Christian University
AZ
Student Financial Aid Eligibility Significant Deficiency
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing No. Various Recommendation: We recommend that the University review its procedures related to firsttime borrowers to ensure they are in compliance with the Department of Education's regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding:...
Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing No. Various Recommendation: We recommend that the University review its procedures related to firsttime borrowers to ensure they are in compliance with the Department of Education's regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: We hold all first-time freshman loan funds for 30 days after the start to ensure we are not paying anyone early. Additionally, we will run an entrance term report prior to the start of the semester/term. From this report we can identify all first-time borrowers and tag them in populi. Prior to batching federal funds, the financial aid office will pull a report by said tag and ensure disbursements dates are 30 days from the start of the term/semester. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lisa Stone, Joyce Hatch and Kelly Reyes Planned completion date for corrective action plan: November 2023
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