2022 ? 003 Federal Payment Policy Identification as a Repeat Finding: Repeat of Finding 2021-005Finding:The Organization does not have a written policy that complies with the federal payment standards established in 2 CFR 200.305.Criteria:Non-Federal entities other than States must follow the federal payment standards set out at 2 CFR 200.305. They must maintain written procedures that minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds and disbursement by the non-Federal entity, and financial management systems that meet the standards for fund control and accountability. Other criteria include but are not limited to consolidating advanced payments to cover anticipated cash needs for all awards, utilizing resources before requesting advanced payments and depositing advanced payments in insured accounts whenever possible.Condition and context:The Urban League has not adopted a federal payment policy that complies with federal standards. The written advance payment of federal funds procedure document utilized by the Organization does not address the criteria of 2 CFR 200.305.Cause:The Organization did not review 2 CFR 200.305 when drafting its federal payment procedures to ensure all required components were incorporated.Sample size and population:Sampling was not applicable to this finding.Effect:The result of the finding is that the Urban League is not in compliance with federal payment standards.Recommendation:Incorporate 2 CFR 200.305 into federal payment procedures.Question Costs:NoneManagement Response and Corrective Action Plan:See Corrective Action PlanContact Person: Mansour Camara, CFO
2022 ? 003 Federal Payment Policy Identification as a Repeat Finding: Repeat of Finding 2021-005Finding:The Organization does not have a written policy that complies with the federal payment standards established in 2 CFR 200.305.Criteria:Non-Federal entities other than States must follow the federal payment standards set out at 2 CFR 200.305. They must maintain written procedures that minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds and disbursement by the non-Federal entity, and financial management systems that meet the standards for fund control and accountability. Other criteria include but are not limited to consolidating advanced payments to cover anticipated cash needs for all awards, utilizing resources before requesting advanced payments and depositing advanced payments in insured accounts whenever possible.Condition and context:The Urban League has not adopted a federal payment policy that complies with federal standards. The written advance payment of federal funds procedure document utilized by the Organization does not address the criteria of 2 CFR 200.305.Cause:The Organization did not review 2 CFR 200.305 when drafting its federal payment procedures to ensure all required components were incorporated.Sample size and population:Sampling was not applicable to this finding.Effect:The result of the finding is that the Urban League is not in compliance with federal payment standards.Recommendation:Incorporate 2 CFR 200.305 into federal payment procedures.Question Costs:NoneManagement Response and Corrective Action Plan:See Corrective Action PlanContact Person: Mansour Camara, CFO
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.
Federal Funds Received Were Not Disbursed or Refunded Within Required Timeframe(Utah State University)Federal Agency: Department of EducationAssistance Listing Number and Title: VariousFederal Award Number: VariousQuestioned Costs: N/APass-through Entity: N/APrior Year Single Audit Report Finding Number: N/AFor one of the two tested advanced cash draws, Utah State University (University) did not disburse or refund $729,728 of $2,154,816 draw amount within required timeframe. 2 CFR 200.305(b) requires that payments methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury?and the disbursement by the non-Federal entity? 34 CFR 668.162(b)(3) further requires that these advance funds be disbursed within three business days, but the University did not disburse or refund the advanced amount of $729,728 until over a month later. In addition, the advanced fund that the University held after three business days did not meet the excess cash tolerance criteria as stated in 34 CFR 668.166(b) as excess cash exceeded 1% of total fiscal year 2021 draws and was not fully disbursed within the next seven calendar days. Therefore, the University ?must return immediately?any amount of excess cash?? to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as required by this federal regulation. This issue was the result of University personnel not monitoring advance cash draws to ensure they were disbursed or refunded within the required timeframe. Due to noncompliance with federal regulations, the ED could revoke the University?s permission to request funds on an advance basis. Because the excess cash was either disbursed or refunded to ED before year-end, no costs were questioned.Recommendation:We recommend that the University monitor the amount of advance draws and disburse or refund advance funds within the required timeframe.University?s Response:We agree with the finding.