Finding 1227345 (2025-010)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-08-19
Audit: 409430
Organization: Wittenberg University (OH)
Auditor: RSM US LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The University submitted the Data Collection Form (DCF) late, missing the deadline of 3/31/2026.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR §200.512, which mandates timely submission of audit reports and DCF.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The University should assess and improve its internal controls to ensure timely DCF submissions in the future.

Finding Text

Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.033, 84.038, 84.007, 84.268, 84.379 Federal Agency: Department of Education (DOE) Federal Award Numbers: P063P242023, P033A243392, Unknown, P007A243392, P268K252023, P379T0972023; Award Year: 2025 Criteria: Under 2 CFR §200.512 (Uniform Guidance), auditees must submit the reporting package and Data Collection Form (DCF) to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, but no later than nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The University submitted the DCF after the required deadline: DCF due date: 3/31/2026 No documented extension or waiver was obtained. Status of DCF and audit was questioned by funding source. Cause: The institution did not have adequate internal controls or monitoring procedures in place to timely submit the DCF. Effect: Increased risk of federal oversight or sanctions for repeated late filings. Questioned Costs: None reported Context: Controls did not operate properly for the University to timely submit the DCF. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendations: We recommend that the University evaluate its processes and controls to ensure DCF filings are completed timely. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See management's corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition Summary: The Data Collection Form was submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse after the required deadline, with no documented extension obtained. Management Response / Corrective Action Plan: Management concurs with this finding. The University has implemented a compliance calendar, maintained by the engaged consulting firm, that tracks all federal reporting deadlines, including the DCF submission date, with milestone reminders beginning 60 days in advance of each deadline. Responsibility for final submission has been assigned to the consulting firm for the current cycle to ensure the deadline is met while the University's internal compliance-monitoring function is rebuilt. Responsible Party - Michael DeWees, Vice-President for Finance and Administration Title - Interim oversight: Engaged Consulting Firm Anticipated Completion Date - August 24, 2026 Note: Because the corrective actions described above were substantially implemented during and after the fiscal year 2025 audit period, management anticipates that this condition, or elements of it, may continue to be identified as a finding in the University's fiscal year 2025-2026 single audit. Full operating effectiveness of the revised controls will not be demonstrable until they have been in place for a complete testing cycle.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1227309 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227310 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227311 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227312 2025-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227313 2025-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227314 2025-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227315 2025-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227316 2025-013
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227317 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227318 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227319 2025-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227320 2025-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227321 2025-013
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227322 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227323 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227324 2025-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227325 2025-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227326 2025-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227327 2025-013
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227328 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227329 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227330 2025-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227331 2025-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227332 2025-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227333 2025-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227334 2025-013
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227335 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227336 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227337 2025-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227338 2025-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227339 2025-013
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227340 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227341 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227342 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227343 2025-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227344 2025-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227346 2025-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1227347 2025-013
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS $8.42M
84.063 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM $2.73M
84.038 FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM_FEDERAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS $1.52M
84.047 TRIO UPWARD BOUND $371,444
47.049 MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES $246,539
84.033 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM $197,921
84.007 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS $125,283
45.162 PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT $30,978
84.021 OVERSEAS PROGRAMS - GROUP PROJECTS ABROAD $12,176
84.379 TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGE AND HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS (TEACH GRANTS) $11,208
47.076 STEM EDUCATION (FORMERLY EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES) $9,503
81.049 OFFICE OF SCIENCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $3,956
43.001 SCIENCE $3,045