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