Finding 1203050 (2025-006)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-30
Audit: 396281
Organization: Connors State College (OK)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College made errors in calculating Return to Title IV (R2T4) amounts, leading to potential incorrect fund returns.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 34 CFR 668.21(a) and 2 CFR 200.303 regarding timely return of funds and maintaining internal controls.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The College should review and improve R2T4 calculation policies to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268, 84.033, 84.007 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: P063P24032 - 2025, P268K252032 - 2025, P033A243410 - 2025, P007A243410 - 2025 Award Period: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Type of Finding:  Compliance, Other Matter  Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 34 CFR 668.21(a) states that the institution must return all title IV, HEA program funds that were credited to the student's account at the institution or disbursed directly to the student for the payment period. The institution must return those funds no later than 30 days after the date that the institution becomes aware that the student will not or has not begun attendance. Per 2 CFR 200.303, nonfederal entities receiving federal awards are required to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Condition: The College incorrectly calculated Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations. Questioned costs: ALN 84.063 $615 ALN 84.268 $2,722 Context: During our testing of 17 R2T4 calculations, we identified that 2 had a mechanically incorrect calculation. Cause: The College did not maintain proper documentation of withdrawal date for R2T4 calculations. Effect: The College could return incorrect amounts based off their calculations, which could affect student repayment amounts based off of amount earned. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2024-001 Recommendation: We recommend that the College review policies and procedures related to R2T4 calculations to ensure calculations are performed accurately. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a plan to correct the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Student Financial Assistance Cluster– Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend that the College review policies and procedures related to R2T4 calculations to ensure calculations are performed accurately. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: One of the findings was a clerical math error. CSC is moving R2T4 Calculations into COD to ensure proper calculations and reporting. The second finding was a date of determination discrepancy. CSC FA and Registrar to review how the last date of academic activity is determined and reported in Banner. The Financial Aid Director to review the R2T4 Process and create an SOP. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Current Financial Aid Director: Tara Torres OR Current Assistant Financial Aid Director: Tina Ballinger Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 06/30/2026

Categories

Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1203029 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203030 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203031 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203032 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203033 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203034 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203035 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203036 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203037 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203038 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203039 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203040 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203041 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203042 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203043 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203044 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203045 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203046 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203047 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203048 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1203049 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM $6.54M
84.268 FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS $3.06M
84.031 HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONAL AID $588,953
84.042 TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES $312,852
84.007 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS $175,228
93.558 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES $101,093
93.575 CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT $82,081
84.033 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM $63,639
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $23,277
84.048 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION -- BASIC GRANTS TO STATES $14,212