Finding 1095295 (2024-003)

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Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-01-10
Audit: 337234
Organization: William Jessup University (CA)
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The University inaccurately reported Pell Grant information on the FISAP, leading to an understatement of expenditures by about 12%.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates 34 CFR 668.24(e), which governs accurate reporting for federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: An independent review of the FISAP before submission is advised, along with collaboration with the Department of Education to correct the reporting errors.

Finding Text

FISAP Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year Condition: The University did not accurately report certain items relating to Pell Grant Reporting on the FISAP report. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.24(e) Questioned Costs: $0 Context: The University did not properly report Pell Grant information on the most recent FISAP. Cause: This was an oversight by management. When initial Pell figures were reported on the FISAP, subsequent adjustments were made based on year-end reconciliations and the University did not reflect the corrections in the FISAP report. Effect: The FISAP Pell grant expenditures was understated by approximately 12%. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University have an independent individual review the FISAP prior to submission for accuracy. We also recommend the University work with the Department of Education to correct errors in the Pell reporting portion of the FISAP. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.

Categories

Student Financial Aid Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 518849 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 518850 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 518851 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518852 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518853 2024-003
    -
  • 518854 2024-004
    - Repeat
  • 1095291 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1095292 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1095293 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095294 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095296 2024-004
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $7.59M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $1.91M
20.111 Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program $224,403
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $76,572
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $72,876