Finding 2023-001
Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of Education
Federal Financial Assistance Listing: 84.063, 84.007, 84.268, 84.033, 84.038, 84.379
Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions – Enrollment Reporting
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Controls
Finding Summary: During the testing of compliance for Enrollment Reporting, there were instances where the National Student Loan Data System (NLSDS) did not reflect accurate or timely reporting of a student’s change in enrollment status. While records were submitted accurately and timely to the National Student Clearinghouse, those records were not reflected in NSLDS.
Responsible Individuals: Kella Helyer, Director of Financial Aid and Amy Clark, University Registrar
Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with this finding. The initial response to this request for data did not include the active and inactive enrollment levels for the requested sample students. Initially it appeared that there was a systems issue between the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS); however, upon further investigation and in conversation with NSLDS, the required information was found and subsequently provided to Eide Bailly on December 1, 2023. The resolution of this request for data was resolved but after the final audit report was submitted.
Anticipated Completion Date: Completed December 1, 2023