Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Federal Government Federal Program Name: Research & Development; Extension Services at 1890 Colleges and Tuskegee University, West Virginia State College, and Central State University; Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance, 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2), procedures for managing equipment (including replacement equipment), whether acquired in whole or in part under a Federal award, until disposition takes place will, as a minimum, meet the following requirements, a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not have documentation of physical inventory of the equipment purchased with Federal funds. Questioned costs: N/A Context: Due to the previous audit concluding after substantially all the fiscal year had passed, the University was unable to completely implement the corrective action plan by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. As such, we were unable to obtain complete populations and test the related compliance requirements for equipment funded by federal awards. Cause: The University did not have an effective control in place to ensure physical inventory over equipment was completed every two years. Effect: Failure to maintain accurate inventory records inhibits the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-017. Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure that a physical inventory over equipment is completed at least every two years. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.165, states that an institution must notify the student, or parent, in writing of (1) the date and amount of the disbursement; (2) the student’s right, or parent’s right, to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursement and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan or the TEACH Grant payments returned to ED; and (3) the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan, TEACH Grant, or TEACH Grant disbursement. The notification requirement for loan funds applies only if the funds are disbursed by EFT payment or master check. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly notify students when loans were credited to the student's ledger account. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our Eligibility testing of 60 students, we noted that there were 48 students that received loan disbursements; however, 8 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Cause: The University did not send loan disbursement notifications. Effect: Students were not made aware of the anticipated date and amount of loan disbursement for the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan in the required amount of time. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-019. Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.604, states that a school must ensure that exit counseling is conducted with each Stafford Loan borrower and graduate or professional student PLUS Loan borrower either in person, by audiovisual presentation, or by interactive electronic means. In each case, the school must ensure that this counseling is conducted shortly before the student borrower ceases at least half-time study at the school. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly have documentation of exit counseling notification. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our testing of 60 students, we identified 5 students that did not have documentation of exit counseling notification. Cause: The University did not have proper procedures in place to ensure that notification of required exit counseling was sent to applicable students. Effect: Exit counseling helps federal student loan borrowers understand how to repay their loans and reviews deferment and repayment plans options. If students are not notified of exit counseling, they could be at risk of not understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding loan repayment. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-024. Recommendation: We recommend the University review reporting processes to ensure all students that require exit counseling receive it in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.604, states that a school must ensure that exit counseling is conducted with each Stafford Loan borrower and graduate or professional student PLUS Loan borrower either in person, by audiovisual presentation, or by interactive electronic means. In each case, the school must ensure that this counseling is conducted shortly before the student borrower ceases at least half-time study at the school. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly have documentation of exit counseling notification. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our testing of 60 students, we identified 5 students that did not have documentation of exit counseling notification. Cause: The University did not have proper procedures in place to ensure that notification of required exit counseling was sent to applicable students. Effect: Exit counseling helps federal student loan borrowers understand how to repay their loans and reviews deferment and repayment plans options. If students are not notified of exit counseling, they could be at risk of not understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding loan repayment. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-024. Recommendation: We recommend the University review reporting processes to ensure all students that require exit counseling receive it in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.604, states that a school must ensure that exit counseling is conducted with each Stafford Loan borrower and graduate or professional student PLUS Loan borrower either in person, by audiovisual presentation, or by interactive electronic means. In each case, the school must ensure that this counseling is conducted shortly before the student borrower ceases at least half-time study at the school. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly have documentation of exit counseling notification. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our testing of 60 students, we identified 5 students that did not have documentation of exit counseling notification. Cause: The University did not have proper procedures in place to ensure that notification of required exit counseling was sent to applicable students. Effect: Exit counseling helps federal student loan borrowers understand how to repay their loans and reviews deferment and repayment plans options. If students are not notified of exit counseling, they could be at risk of not understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding loan repayment. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-024. Recommendation: We recommend the University review reporting processes to ensure all students that require exit counseling receive it in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.604, states that a school must ensure that exit counseling is conducted with each Stafford Loan borrower and graduate or professional student PLUS Loan borrower either in person, by audiovisual presentation, or by interactive electronic means. In each case, the school must ensure that this counseling is conducted shortly before the student borrower ceases at least half-time study at the school. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly have documentation of exit counseling notification. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our testing of 60 students, we identified 5 students that did not have documentation of exit counseling notification. Cause: The University did not have proper procedures in place to ensure that notification of required exit counseling was sent to applicable students. Effect: Exit counseling helps federal student loan borrowers understand how to repay their loans and reviews deferment and repayment plans options. If students are not notified of exit counseling, they could be at risk of not understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding loan repayment. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-024. Recommendation: We recommend the University review reporting processes to ensure all students that require exit counseling receive it in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.604, states that a school must ensure that exit counseling is conducted with each Stafford Loan borrower and graduate or professional student PLUS Loan borrower either in person, by audiovisual presentation, or by interactive electronic means. In each case, the school must ensure that this counseling is conducted shortly before the student borrower ceases at least half-time study at the school. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly have documentation of exit counseling notification. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our testing of 60 students, we identified 5 students that did not have documentation of exit counseling notification. Cause: The University did not have proper procedures in place to ensure that notification of required exit counseling was sent to applicable students. Effect: Exit counseling helps federal student loan borrowers understand how to repay their loans and reviews deferment and repayment plans options. If students are not notified of exit counseling, they could be at risk of not understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding loan repayment. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-024. Recommendation: We recommend the University review reporting processes to ensure all students that require exit counseling receive it in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P007A233438 - 2024, P033A233438 - 2024, P063P232047 - 2024, P268K242047 - 2024 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 682.604, states that a school must ensure that exit counseling is conducted with each Stafford Loan borrower and graduate or professional student PLUS Loan borrower either in person, by audiovisual presentation, or by interactive electronic means. In each case, the school must ensure that this counseling is conducted shortly before the student borrower ceases at least half-time study at the school. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The University did not properly have documentation of exit counseling notification. Questioned costs: N/A Context: During our testing of 60 students, we identified 5 students that did not have documentation of exit counseling notification. Cause: The University did not have proper procedures in place to ensure that notification of required exit counseling was sent to applicable students. Effect: Exit counseling helps federal student loan borrowers understand how to repay their loans and reviews deferment and repayment plans options. If students are not notified of exit counseling, they could be at risk of not understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding loan repayment. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2023-024. Recommendation: We recommend the University review reporting processes to ensure all students that require exit counseling receive it in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.