Finding Text
NSLDS Reporting Errors
Material Weakness
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.268, 84.063
Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year
Condition: Students’ reported enrollment statuses were not always updated accurately and timely to NSLDS.
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2), 34 CFR 685.309
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: 11 out of 75 students tested had reporting errors for NSLDS enrollment. These were corrected during the audit.
Cause: Turnover in the Registrar’s office and system issues caused by transitioning online undergraduate students from non-standard terms to traditional terms.
Effect: Delays and errors in enrollment reporting to NSLDS.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable.
Recommendation: We recommend the University implement a spot check for NSLDS enrollment reporting periodically during the academic year.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.