Finding 1210600 (2025-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-04-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College failed to return unearned Title IV funds within the required timeframe.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), which mandates timely returns of unearned funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a review process and create written procedures by May 31, 2026, to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Condition: The College did not return unearned Title IV funds within the minimum required timeframe. Criteria: Based on requirements set forth by 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1), the College is responsible for returning any unearned Title IV funds within required timeframes. Cause: Controls are not functioning properly. Context: From a population of 36 students we tested 8 students and noted 2 instances of Title IV funds not returned timely. Effect: Title IV funds were not returned timely to the Department of Education. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that a review process be put in place to ensure timely return of funds to the Department of Education. Views of Responsible Officials: Written procedures will be created on or before May 31, 2026, to ensure the timely return of funds to the Department of Education. Such procedures will include coordination with the Registrar’s office related to this process.

Corrective Action Plan

Written procedures will be created on or before May 31, 2026, to ensure the timely return of funds to the Department of Education. Such procedures will include coordination with the Registrar’s office related to this process.

Categories

Student Financial Aid

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1210599 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1210601 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS $9.66M
84.063 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM $2.30M
84.033 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM $49,185
84.007 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS $47,663