Finding Text
Federal Agency: Department of Education
Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Assistance Listing Number: Various
Award Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Type of Finding:
* Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance
* Other Matters
Criteria or specific requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 668.25(e) states that an institution must notify the Department of Education by way of the ECAR within 10 days of a change in position of an official at the College.
Condition: During our testing, we noted that the change in Director of Financial Aid was not reported timely to the Department of Education.
Questioned costs: None
Context: During our testing, we noted that the change in Director of Financial Aid was not reported timely to the Department of Education.
Cause: Based on discussion with management, they attempted to make the update. However, there were issues with the Department of Education’s website.
Effect: The College is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements that state the ECAR must have accurately reported information.
Repeat Finding: No
Recommendation: We recommend the College review its reporting procedures surrounding updating the ECAR to ensure reporting is accurate and completed timely.
Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.