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Federal Agency:U.S. Department of Education; Office of Federal Student AidPass throughEntity:Not ApplicableProgram Name:Federal Work StudyALN and Program Expenditure:84.033 ($10,000)Award Number:P033A246494 Federal Award Year:July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Questioned Costs:N/A Condition Found:Seven percent (7%) of Federal Work Study funds were not spent on students working in community service jobs. Criteria:Institutions that participate in the Federal Work Study program are required to spend 7% of Federal Work Study funds on wages for students working in community service jobs. Cause:The University had a student lined-up to work in a community service job. The student decided not to participate in the Federal Work Study program. The University could not find another student willing to work a community service job.Possible Asserted Effect:7% of the Federal Work Study funds were not spent on students working in community service jobs. Repeat Finding:There was not a similar finding in the prior year. Statistical Sampling:The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample.Recommendation:The University should consider applying for waiver of the community service job requirement. The University could also work with the local school district or other agencies to identify community service jobs for students.Management Response:Management agrees with the auditors’ finding and their recommendation. The CFO will request a waiver for the 2025-2026 school year.