Finding Text
Condition:
During the course of our audit, we noted that during the student application process, the program director did not review the application and supporting documentation to verify that eligibility compliance requirements were met.
Criteria:
Internal control procedures affect the College’s ability to maintain compliance. Management must establish and maintain effective internal controls related to the student application process and determination of eligibility.
Cause:
The College failed to implement internal controls in the Student Support Services TRIO program related to the eligibility requirements to ensure compliance.
Effect:
As a result of this condition, the student application process and determination of eligibility was not reviewed by the program director to ensure eligibility compliance requirements were met.
Recommendation:
We recommend the College implement a review process of students’ applications to ensure eligibility compliance requirements are met.
Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions:
Paris Junior College management will ensure that a comprehensive procedure is established and implemented to ensure a review of student applications meet eligibility compliance requirements.