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Finding 2024-005: Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Significant Deficiency Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S. Department of Education Award Period: June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) and 34 CFR 685.309, institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and Direct loan programs via the NSLDS. The administration of the Title IV programs depends heavily on the accuracy and timeliness of the enrollment information reported by institutions. Condition: The University did not properly submit updates as necessary to student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS within the 60-day timeframe. Cause: Enrollment status changes were being sent consistently and timely to the NSC (National Student Clearinghouse), but any discrepancies were not found and corrected. Effect: The status change for 4 out of 40 students were not properly communicated with the NSLDS, which resulted in noncompliance with this compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Context: During the fiscal year under audit, enrollment status changes were being communicated to the NSLDS, but there was no process to review any discrepancies between the University’s enrollment records and the NSLDS. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: The University should implement a monthly review process to ensure all student enrollment status changes are captured when certifying enrollment data. Views of Responsible Officials: See management’s corrective action plan on page 51.