Finding 1223457 (2023-007)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-07-09

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College failed to submit its data collection forms on time for both FY2020 and FY2023, leading to noncompliance with federal requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Submission deadlines per 200.512 (a)(1) of the Uniform Guidance were not met, affecting the College's federal funding status.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Improve the financial close process and address staffing challenges to ensure timely submissions in the future.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Title: Higher Education Institutional Aid Assistance Listing No.: 84.063, 84.033, 84.007, 84.268, and 84.031 Federal Award Numbers: P033A208469(SEOG) P033A208469(FWS) P063P204871(PELL) P268K234871(FDSL) Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Name of Applicable Pass-Through Entity- Not applicable Condition: The College did not submit its data collection form for the year ending June 30, 2020, by the earlier of 30 days after release of the financial statements or nine months after the reporting period. It was submitted after the 30-day period but before the nine-month period. Additionally, the College did not submit its data collection form to the federal audit clearinghouse for the year ended June 30, 2023, by the last due date plus extensions after the end of the audit period. The Data collection form was required to be submitted by September 30, 2023. It was submitted after that date. Management’s progress: Progress with the FY2022 submission. Criteria of specific requirement: Per 200.512 (a)(1) of the Uniform Guidance, the Data Collection Form is required to be completed and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after the issuance of the respective auditor’s reports or within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned costs: None. Cause: Late FY2023 audit report and high staff-turnover which led to a late financial close that prevented the audit from being completed timely. Effect: The College was noncompliant with this requirement in relation to its federal funding. The College shall be subject to a high-risk assessment on its next single audit. Recommendation: We recommend that the system of financial close and reporting objectives and risks be identified, and the risks mitigated through strengthening the department.

Corrective Action Plan

The Business Office staff is currently training with Jenzabar support staff on specific modules to gain a better understanding of the system and how it can be utilized more effectively. Internal controls and policies and procedures are being reviewed and changes are being made as needed to ensure timely implementation and compliance with all financial reporting requirements. The expected date of completion is June 30, 2025. The staff responsible is the Finance Director.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1223452 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223453 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223454 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223455 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223456 2023-006
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM $521,433
84.031 HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONAL AID $147,440
84.425 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND $113,891
84.268 FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS $90,976
84.002 ADULT EDUCATION - BASIC GRANTS TO STATES $73,107
84.033 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM $50,914
84.007 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS $28,800