Finding 1158232 (2024-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The institution failed to accurately report crime statistics, including misclassifying a burglary as a motor vehicle theft.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal regulations requiring accurate crime reporting by October 1 each year.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Enhance controls over campus crime awareness to ensure accurate reporting in the future.

Finding Text

FINDING 2024-003: Campus Crime Awareness Requirements Not Met FEDERAL AGENCY: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM NAME: FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM ALN#: 84.268 FEDERAL AWARD YEAR: 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions (N.) - Administrative Requirements Criteria: By October 1 of each year, an institution must submit the statistics required by CFR668.46(c) and CFR 668.49(c) to the Secretary. (CFR 34 668.41€(5) and CFR 34 668.46). Condition: The Institution did not accurately report all crimes in 2023 to the Department of Education's website. Additionally, the Institution incorrectly reported a burglary on their annual security report when it should have been listed as a motor vehicle theft. We consider this finding to be a significant deficiency. Cause:Thisconditionwascausedbyafailuretoensurethatallrequiredconsumerinformationwasreportedcorrectly in the annual security report and to the Department of Education. EffectorPotentialEffect:Theresultisstudentsandemployeesmaynothavebeenmadeawareofcriminalactivity in their area of work or school. Question Costs: N/A Statistical sampling was not used when making sample selections. Recommendation:AstheInstitutionhassinceupdatedthecampuscrimeawarenessinformation,werecommendthe Institution increase controls over campus crime awareness requirements. ViewsofResponsibleOfficials:TheInstitutionagreeswiththeSingleAuditFindingandaresponseisincludedin the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2025-003: Campus Crime Awareness Requirements Not Met Comments on Finding and Recommendation(s): Statement of Concurrence: We concur with the finding of 1. a burglary crime was reported in the Annual Security Report when it should have been reported as a motor vehicle theft. The issue was due to error entry, neighboring lines. 2. motor vehicle theft and a weapons violation was not reported to the Department of Education. The issue was due to carelessness. These were correctly reported in the Annual Security Report. Usually, the Annual Security Report and report to the Department of Education is prepared and completed by the Student Services Coordinator and the Administrative Dean based on the statistic report from the school and the Police Department in August/September. Because the college was engaged in the self-study for accreditation, everyone was extremely busy at that time. Errors might occur when doing things in a hassle way. Actions Taken or Planned: 1. Corrections were made in the Annual Security Report and in the report to the Department of Education. Two corrections were made in the DOE website: Criminal Offenses - Public Property: For 2023, line J (motor vehicle theft) was changed from 0 to 1. Arrests - Public Property: For 2023, line a (weapon) was changed from 0 to 2 2. New Hire: The college is in the process of hiring a new Student Services Coordinator. This individual will work with the Administrative Dean for ensuring the accuracy and timelines of reporting moving forward. 3. A strengthen double-check system will be established to ensure the accuracy of all reporting. Completion Date: Ongoing 9/26/2025 Dong-Hua Yang MD, PhD Date Title: Administrative Dean Telephone: 516-739-1545 Email: administrative_dean@nyctcm.edu

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1158230 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1158231 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $915,859