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Identification of the Federal Program: U.S. Department of Education Federal Pell Grant Program (ALN: 84.063) and Federal Direct Stafford Loans (ALN: 84.268) Criteria: As per the OMB Compliance Supplement (N. Special Tests and Provisions - 6. National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Reporting), institutions are responsible for accurately reporting all Campus-Level Record data elements. One of these data elements is the certification date. The certification date is the date the enrollment was certified by the institution. At a minimum, institutions are required to certify enrollment every 60-days or every other month. Condition: During our testing of Campus-level enrollment reporting, we noted that 1 of the 11 sampled student’s enrollment was not reported to NSLDS within the required 60-day timeframe. Cause: Insufficient internal controls and administrative oversight with respect to the Special tests and provisions (N) compliance requirement. Effect or Potential Effect: Centra is not fully in compliance with one of the NSLDS Reporting requirements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Questioned costs: None Context: We tested a sample of 11 students at the Campus-level enrollment reporting requirements and found exceptions as noted in the condition. This is a condition identified per review of the Centra’s compliance with specified requirements using a statistically valid sample. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that Centra maintain appropriate internal controls and administrative oversight in order to fully comply with the NSLDS reporting requirements. View of Responsible Officials: Centra’s management stated that the exception resulted from a combination of process transition, limited formal training on NSLDS reporting requirements and internal procedures during the transition period, and program-specific reporting practices related to summer enrollment. Management indicated that a qualified individual was designated in 2025 to oversee the reporting process; however, during the period under audit, the processes in place did not identify all students for reporting within the required timeframe. Management further stated that, after the matter was identified, the Financial Aid and Compliance Officer took steps to enhance her understanding of applicable NSLDS reporting requirements and implemented improved tracking procedures intended to support more complete and timely reporting going forward.