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Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN Numbers: Various Award Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per 34 CFR §685.309(b) and NSLDS Enrollment Reporting requirements, schools must report accurate enrollment status changes (including withdrawals, graduations, and reductions in course load) to NSLDS within 60 days of the status change. Condition: During our testing, we noted 3 out of 10 students tested had statuses that were not reported to NSLDS timely, leading to NSLDS detail not accurately reflecting the student’s statuses. Questioned Costs: None Context: 3 instances of NSLDS reporting not completed timely. Cause: The college was having an issue where students were being reported as 'Foreign' and was therefore having issues with updating statuses. Effect: Could result in incorrect loan servicing actions, and/or noncompliance with federal regulations. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the College evaluate its procedures and policies surrounding NSLDS reporting to ensure all status changes are reported timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.