Finding 1090591 (2024-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2024-12-13
Audit: 332323
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Six out of 25 student files had incorrect enrollment status changes reported to NSLDS.
  • Impacted Requirements: Accurate reporting of last attendance, withdrawal, and graduation dates is essential for compliance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and correct the reported dates for the affected students to ensure accurate records with NSLDS.

Finding Text

The examination disclosed 6 students, out of 25 student files who had an enrollment status change tested, in which their enrollment status was inaccurately reported. Student A – The student's last day of attendance was 9/6/23 but the effective date of withdraw was reported to NSLDS as 9/22/23. Student B - The student's last day of attendance was 3/1/24 but the effective date of withdraw was reported to NSLDS as 4/8/24. Student C – The student's last day of attendance was 4/12/24 but the effective date of withdraw was reported to NSLDS as 5/15/24. Student D – The student's last day of attendance was 10/16/23 but the effective date of withdraw was reported to NSLDS as 12/15/23. Student E – The student's graduation date according to the institution was 5/16/24 but the effective date of graduation was reported to NSLDS as 5/9/24. Student F – The certification date for the status update was on 9/20/24, 196 days after the student’s effective date of withdraw.

Categories

Student Financial Aid

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $3.41M
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $1.22M
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $1.07M
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $429,746
84.042 Trio_student Support Services $387,112
84.044 Trio_talent Search $385,144
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $222,621
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $171,087
94.002 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program $152,368
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $103,169
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $72,899
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $52,920
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $20,272
17.259 Wioa Youth Activities $18,386