Finding 12361 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-26
Audit: 16759
Organization: Bjc Healthcare (MO)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Lack of documented review for the monthly enrollment report led to potential inaccuracies in submissions to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • Impacted Requirements: Failure to comply with internal control standards as outlined in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, which mandates effective management of federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the Registrar documents the review process, including data validation and follow-up actions, to maintain compliance and accuracy in future reports.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001 ? N4. Enrollment Reporting Identification of the federal program: Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster: Federal Pell Grant Program (Assistance Listing No. 84.063) and Federal Direct Student Loans (Assistance Listing No. 84.268) Federal Agency: United States Department of Education BJC HealthCare Location: Goldfarb School of Nursing Award Periods: January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (included in award year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022), and July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 (included in award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): Section 200.303 of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) states the following regarding internal control: ?The non-Federal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework,? issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).? Condition: There was no evidence that an authorized individual was reviewing the monthly SFRNSLC enrollment report for completeness and accuracy prior to its upload to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)/National Student Loan Data System for the period January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. Cause: Although a review of the enrollment report was performed by the Registrar, there was no formal documentation retained for the period January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, to evidence the procedures performed, what information was evaluated, the precision of the review, what types of noncompliance were identified, and what actions were taken to address any issues identified. Effect or potential effect: An incorrect enrollment report may be submitted. Questioned costs: None. Context: Management implemented internal controls on October 1, 2022, to include a monthly review of at least 12 students for accuracy and completeness. This control was tested for the period October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, and determined to be operating effectively. Total Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans for GSON were $845,056 and $6,869,688, respectively, representing 10.8% and 87.7%, respectively, of total Student Financial Assistance Cluster federal expenditures of $7,830,734. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a partial repeat finding and is related to finding 2021-001 from the prior year. Recommendation: Management should continue to follow its internal control implemented on October 1, 2022, which documents the review process performed by the Registrar, including the students sampled and the specific data validated, the results of the review, and the follow-up actions taken, if any, and sign-off by the Registrar to evidence performance of the monthly review. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will continue to follow the internal control implemented in October 2022.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-001 ? N4. Enrollment Reporting Identification of the federal program: Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster: Federal Pell Grant Program (Assistance Listing No. 84.063) and Federal Direct Student Loans (Assistance Listing No. 84.268) Federal Agency: United States Department of Education BJC HealthCare Location: Goldfarb School of Nursing Award Periods: January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (included in award year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022) and July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 (included in award year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: BJC HealthCare agrees with the findings as reported. The Goldfarb School of Nursing is at Barnes-Jewish College (GSON) is committed to ensuring that student enrollment changes are reported accurately and timely to the National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) in accordance with federal regulations. Procedures and processes have been implemented (to date) to address and correct GSON enrollment reporting compliance. To facilitate the completeness of the enrollment reporting process, the following steps will be incorporated into the GSON?s procedures: ? A second-tier review of student enrollment status reports (SFRNSLC), as prepared by the GSON Registration Technical Specialist, will continue to be completed by the GSON Registrar before submission of data to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). The GSON Registrar will randomly select a sample of students to compare enrollment report data to the student information system (Banner) and document their findings. This control was implemented in October 2022. Responsible Parties: Kristina Rieger, Registrar, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College Edward Gricius, Associate Dean, Student Experience & Development, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College Completion Date: The corrective action plan was implemented in October 2022.

Categories

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 12362 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 12363 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 12364 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 12365 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 12366 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 12367 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 12368 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 12369 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 588803 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 588804 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 588805 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 588806 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 588807 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 588808 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 588809 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 588810 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 588811 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
97.036 Covid-19 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $41.26M
93.498 Covid-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (arp) Rural Distribution $33.21M
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $6.87M
32.006 Covid-19 Telehealth Program $996,722
93.399 Cancer Control $935,498
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $845,056
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund $772,347
93.889 National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program $573,948
93.788 Opioid Str $434,497
93.898 Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial and Tribal Organizations $166,782
93.153 Coordinated Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth $117,608
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $115,990
93.461 Covid-19 Hrsa Covid-19 Claims Reimbursement for the Uninsured Program and the Covid-19 Coverage Assistance Funding $109,704
93.155 Covid-19 Rural Health Research Centers $60,080
93.493 Congressional Directives $37,816
93.395 Cancer Treatment Research $21,783
93.124 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships $15,896
21.027 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $15,866
16.582 Crime Victim Assistance/discretionary Grants $15,706
93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders $13,366
93.732 Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants $11,136
93.301 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program $9,687
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $9,423
93.671 Family Violence Prevention and Services/domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services $6,864
93.671 Covid-19 Family Violence Prevention and Services/domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services $3,196