Finding 1201400 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-30

AI Summary

  • Issue: AMDA, Inc. returned unearned Title IV funds 2 days late.
  • Requirement: Funds must be returned within 45 days of the determination date.
  • Follow-up: Review and improve processes to ensure timely returns of Title IV funds.

Finding Text

During our testing of 4 students who withdrew during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, we identified one instance in which AMDA, Inc. returned unearned Title IV funds beyond the required 45-day timeframe. The return was processed 47 days after the determination date, resulting in a delay of 2 days

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective actions include: 1. Enhanced Monitoring Procedures o A weekly aging report of all withdrawn students will be generated by the Financial Aid Office to track the number of days elapsed since the withdrawal determination date. o The report will clearly flag any files approaching 30 days to ensure timely processing. 2. Documented Supervisory Review o All R2T4 calculations will be reviewed and signed off by a supervisory-level staff member prior to submission. o Evidence of review will be retained in the student’s file. 3. Holiday and Break Coverage Planning o The Financial Aid Office will establish a written coverage plan during holiday periods and institutional breaks to ensure R2T4 calculations and returns continue to be processed within required timelines. o Cross-training of at least one additional staff member has been implemented to prevent delays due to staffing constraints. 4. Periodic Internal Reconciliation o On a quarterly basis, the CFO or designee will review a summary reconciliation of all withdrawals and related R2T4 returns to verify compliance with the 45-day requirement.

Categories

Student Financial Aid

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1201397 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1201398 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1201399 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS $34.87M
84.063 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM $4.49M
84.033 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM $256,246
84.007 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS $232,000