Finding 1170757 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-01-27

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: 8 out of 25 student files had incorrect enrollment status changes reported, leading to discrepancies in official records.
  • Impacted Requirements: Institutions must ensure accurate reporting of all Campus-Level records data elements to comply with regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and correct the enrollment statuses for the affected students and implement a process to prevent future reporting errors.

Finding Text

Condition: The examination disclosed 8 students, out of 25 student files who had an enrollment status change tested, in which their enrollment status was inaccurately reported. Student A – The student effective date of withdraw according to the academic file was 10/10/24, the effective date of withdraw reported to NSLDS was 12/12/24. Student B - The student effective date of withdraw according to the academic file was 10/28/24, the effective date of withdraw reported to NSLDS was 12/12/24. Student C – According to the student’s academic record the students status changed from full time to half time when they started attending the summer term. Student D – The student withdrew on 3/30/25 according to their academic record but the status was not updated to reflect they withdrew, they are still being reported as FT. Student E – The student withdrew on 5/4/25 according to their academic record but the status was not updated to reflect they withdrew, they are still being reported as HT. Student F – The student withdrew on 4/21/25 according to their academic records but the status was not updated to reflect they withdrew, they are still being reported as HT. Student G – The student withdrew on 5/5/25 according to their academic records but the status was not updated to reflect they withdrew, they are still being reported as HT. Student H - The student effective date of withdraw according to the academic file was 10/3/24, the effective date of withdraw reported to NSLDS was 10/17/24. Criteria: Institutions are responsible for accurately reporting all Campus-Level records data elements.

Corrective Action Plan

Sandburg reviewed the audit finding regarding NSLDS reporting. We acknowledge the finding and implemented the following corrective action plan: 1. Added an additional NSLDS report following final grades to ensure we are picking up unofficial withdrawals. 2. Updated our reporting schedule with Clearinghouse/NSLDS. 3. Updated written procedures to include a quality control check before the NLSDS/Clearinghouse file is sent. 4. Added an end-of-term quality control spot check to review that unofficial withdrawal submissions went through. 5. Updated written procedures for NSLDS reporting. Procedures are reviewed as regulations change, as our reporting software evolves, and during staff transitions to ensure compliance. 6. Training completed by the Dean of Enrollment Management, Director of Advising, Registrar, Associate Director of Advising & Transfer Coordination, Director of Financial Aid, Coordinator of Financial Aid, Veterans & Military Services. Procedures are reviewed as regulations change and during staff transitions to ensure compliance. Person(s) Responsible: Angela Snow; Director of Advising, Registrar Timing for Implementation: These procedures were implemented by December 2025.

Categories

Student Financial Aid Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1170758 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM $3.62M
84.268 FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS $366,469
84.042 TRIO_STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES $318,245
84.047 TRIO_UPWARD BOUND $283,236
84.048 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION -- BASIC GRANTS TO STATES $188,678
84.007 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS $86,680
84.033 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM $60,048