Finding Text
ISIR Comment Resolution Material Weakness
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, 84.033 and 84.379
Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year
Condition: The College did not adequately resolve required ISIR Comment codes to determine student eligibility for federal aid.
Criteria: 34 CFR 668.32
Questioned Costs: $12,745
Context: Out of 39 students tested, 2 students had ISIR comment codes for which resolution was required that were not adequately addressed before the disbursement of aid. The first student's code (359) was for Unusual Enrollment History, and the second student's code was for Aggregate Loan Limits. This resulted in over awarding $4,445 of Pell and $8,300 in Federal Direct Loans.
Cause: This was an oversight by the College.
Effect: Federal aid is impacted directly by the results of ISIR comment codes requiring resolution.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable.
Recommendation: We recommend the College respond adequately to all ISIR comment codes requiring resolution to ensure student eligibility before the disbursement of federal aid.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.