Finding 1213756 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-05-05
Audit: 400663
Organization: Hiram College (OH)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College failed to submit the Single Audit Reporting Package on time due to accounting department turnover.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 2 CFR 500.512(a)(1), which mandates submission within 30 days of receiving the auditor's report.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies for timely preparation and reconciliation of accounting records to avoid future delays.

Finding Text

Criteria: 2 CFR 500.512(a)(1) states that the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditors' report or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The College did not timely submit the Single Audit Reporting Package for the period July 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. Cause: During the period July 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, the College experienced turnover in the accounting department that resulted in delays to the audit. Effect: The College could be subject to additional compliance reviews. Recommendation: We recommend the College implements policies and procedures to ensure the accounting records are prepared and reconciled in a timely manner to ensure the audit and submission of the data collection form are completed in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: The College agrees with the finding. Refer to the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Hiram College is in the process of restructuring its fiscal policies and procedures, which will improve internal controls and ensure timely financial reporting. Examples of this includes: Restructuring the entire Finance Department. Hiring a new Associate Vice President and Controller. Review all personnel and make appropriate changes. Revisions to internal controls. A thorough review of all processes and provdedures making appropriate changes to ensure financial reporting is occuring in a timely manner. The College has hired a new Vice President of Finance/CFO to lead restructuring efforts.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1213747 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213748 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213749 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213750 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213751 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213752 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213753 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213754 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1213755 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS $5.32M
84.063 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM $2.18M
84.033 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM $576,808
84.038 FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM_FEDERAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS $493,643
59.059 CONGRESSIONAL GRANTS $303,369
84.007 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS $194,638
10.664 COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE $499