Finding 1105873 (2024-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-24
Audit: 347437
Organization: Spartanburg Methodist College (SC)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College lacks a formal written security program for student information, failing to meet the requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
  • Impacted Requirements: The College has not addressed all seven elements outlined in 16 CFR 314.4 (b), which could expose it to risks regarding sensitive information.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The College should develop and implement a written security program that complies with the required elements to ensure proper safeguarding of sensitive information.

Finding Text

Nonmaterial noncompliance finding Finding 2024-001 - Student Financial Aid Cluster, CFDA# 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Compliance Requirement: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act – Student Information Security Criteria: The College is required to have a written security program that address the seven elements as described in 16 CFR 314.4 (b). Condition: The College does not have a written security program that address the seven elements as described in 16 CFR 314.4 (b) as of June 30, 2024. Cause: Although the College meets some of the seven elements as described in 16 CFR 314.4 (b), the College has yet to establish a formalized written policy. Effect: The College could have risks associated with the safeguarding of sensitive information it is not aware of or does not protect against. Questioned Costs: None Context: Not all elements as described in 16 CFR 314.4 (b) have been met, and the College does not have formal written documentation of its program. Recommendation: The College should implement a written security program that addresses the required elements as described in 16 CFR 314.4 (b). Views of Responsible Officials: See attached management’s corrective action plan.

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Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $3.85M
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $2.86M
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $109,609
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $54,202