Finding 1092838 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-12-20
Audit: 334328
Organization: McMurry University (TX)
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The University is not fully compliant with the updated requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), particularly in documenting security measures and implementing multi-factor authentication.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 16 CFR 314.4 is lacking, specifically regarding security risk assessments and safeguards for systems containing personally identifiable information (PII).
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Allocate sufficient resources to meet GLBA requirements and enhance documentation and security measures.

Finding Text

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, and 84.379 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The University did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The University has not sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including financial aid applications, or implemented multi-factor authentication on all systems containing personally identifiable information (PII). Cause: The University has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the requirements of GLBA. Effect: The University has not adequately addressed the requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University allocate sufficient resources to address all requirements of GLBA. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 516389 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 516390 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 516391 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 516392 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 516393 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 516394 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 516395 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 516396 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 516397 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 516398 2024-005
    -
  • 1092831 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1092832 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1092833 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1092834 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1092835 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1092836 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1092837 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1092839 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1092840 2024-005
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $6.89M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $3.94M
84.031 Higher Education Institutional Aid $529,824
84.042 Trio Student Support Services $260,479
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $142,963
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $138,416
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf- Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund $106,622
84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program $80,899
47.076 Stem Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) $61,503
84.379 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (teach Grants) $10,373
19.009 Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs $4,400