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Condition: During our review of the Return of Title IV funds, we noted that thre were 4 students in the fall that were reported late. Criteria: When a recipient of Title IV funds withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must perform a Return of Title IV Funds calculation to determine the amount of Title IV assistance the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date. Cause: Student Financial Aid personnel did not have the fall end of term submission set timely. Effect: Funds required to be sent back to the Department of Education are late. Perspective: Significant personnel changes were made at the end of the June 30, 2024 year and the fall term was the first time submitting the end of term report. Spring submissions were all made timely. Recommendation: We recommend training of Student Financial Aid personnel on the rules and regulations over return of funds. In addition, we recommend that submissions dates are pre-determined and verified that they will be timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Dodge City Community College staff involved are undergoing training to learn requirements. Processes and procedures have been developed to ensure timely calculations and refunds. In addition, they have changed submission dates to avoid issues in the future.