2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Agency: U.S. Federal Government Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Federal Government requires that when a non-federal entity enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the non-federal entity must verify that the entity, as defined in 2 CFR section 180.995 and agency adopting regulations, is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. In addition, per the 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 was not able to provide a verification check occurring before entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Context: During our testing of 5 contracts out of a population of 14 vendors/subrecipients, we identified one vendor/subrecipient that the University could not provide a verification check prior to entering the contract. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Verification check did not occur before entering into contract with vendor/subrecipient. Effect: The University entered into contract with a vendor/subrecipient prior to performing a verification check. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to ensure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education, 2 CFR part 200 section 200.303, requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 688.164, requires any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. If a check or an EFT is returned, the University may make additional attempts to deliver the funds, provided that those attempts are made no later than 45 days after the funds were returned or rejected. In case where the University does not make another attempt, the funds must be returned before the end of the initial 45-day period. The University must cease all attempts to disburse the funds and return them no later than 240 days after the date it issued the first check. Under no circumstances may unclaimed Title IV FSA funds escheat to the state, or revert to the University, or any other third party. Condition: The University was not in compliance with the federal financial aid regulations requirement that any Title IV federal funds disbursed to a student or parent that are not received or negotiated must be returned to the appropriated federal financial aid program no later than 240 days after the check or electronic fund transfer (EFT) was issued. Context: During the testing of the outstanding Title IV student check listing totaling 76 outstanding checks, we identified eight instances of stale checks that were aged greater than 240 days. Questioned costs: $14,949.02 Cause: The University did not have a process in place to monitor the checks throughout the year. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: • Other Matters • Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: The Department of Education requires the 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 (34 CFR 668.165). In addition, per the 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 properly notify students when loans were disbursed and credited to student’s accounts. Context: During our Eligibility testing of 40 students, we identified that there were 29 students that received loan disbursements however, all 29 students did not receive the required notification for each loan disbursement. Questioned costs: None Cause: The college did not send loan disbursement notifications, notifications were only provided when aid amounts changed from their initial award letter. Effect: Tailored award disbursement notifications inform the student or parent of the right to cancel all or a portion of that loan or loan disbursements and have the loan proceeds returned to the holder of that loan. The notifications also outline the procedure and time by which the student or parent must notify the institution that he or she wishes to cancel the loan. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures around disbursements of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outlined in the FSA handbook. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.