Finding 1102078 (2024-002)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-05
Audit: 344753
Organization: Cottey College (MO)
Auditor: Sikich CPA LLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One student (2.7%) was not awarded the correct Pell Grant amount, indicating a compliance failure with eligibility requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to the eligibility criteria outlined in 34 CFR 690.62 for Pell Grants.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The College should review and improve its policies and procedures to ensure accurate awarding of Title IV aid.

Finding Text

2024-002 - Student Financial Aid Cluster - (a) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (b) Federal Work Study Grant (c) Federal Pell Grant Program (d) Federal Direct Loan Program, Assistance Listing No. (a) 84.007 (b) 84.033 (c) 84.063 (d) 84.268 - Year Ended June 30, 2024 Criteria: 34 CFR 690.62 states, “The amount of a student’s Pell Grant for an academic year is based upon the payment and disbursement schedules published by the Secretary for each award year. Condition: During our testing of thirty-seven student files, we noted one individual (2.7%) was not properly awarded Pell grants. We consider this condition to be an instance of noncompliance relating to the Eligibility compliance requirement. Statistical sampling was not used in making sample selections. Questioned Costs: $143 Cause and Effect: Without proper review of eligibility of financial aid, students may receive an incorrect amount of Title IV aid. Students should receive the proper amount of aid. Recommendation: We recommend the College evaluate policies and procedures to ensure students receive the proper amount of Title IV aid. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this Single Audit Finding and response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Eligibility Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 525636 2024-002
    -
  • 525637 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 525638 2024-004
    - Repeat
  • 525639 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 525640 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 525641 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1102079 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1102080 2024-004
    - Repeat
  • 1102081 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1102082 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1102083 2024-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $1.13M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $691,652
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $30,565
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $29,746