Finding 2112 (2023-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-19
Audit: 3665
Organization: Dallas Christian College (TX)
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One student's Title IV funds were incorrectly calculated due to the wrong calendar being used.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates 34 CFR 668.22 regarding accurate R2T4 calculations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a review process with the third-party administrator to ensure the correct calendar is used for each student.

Finding Text

Return of Title IV (R2T4) Calculations DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007 and 84.379 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: There was one incorrect calculation of returned funds for a student that withdrew during the term due to the incorrect calendar being used. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.22 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: Out of 7 students, 1 students who withdrew during the audit period tested had incorrect funds returned. The student had $113 more of Pell funds returned than required. Cause: The College uses a third party administrator to assist in the R2T4 calculations, and an incorrect calendar was used for the student. Effect: Incorrect amount of unearned Title IV funds returned. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Yes, 2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend the College add a check for reviewing the appropriate calendar to be used for each student with the third party administrator. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Return of Title IV (R2T4) Calculations Planned Corrective Action: Incorrect R2T4 calculations were found for one new student due to the wrong start date being used for the calculations. In the future, the Financial Aid Office will review R2T4s submitted for new students to ensure the new student start listed in the catalog is used for the calculations irrespective of the course dates on the student’s schedule. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Jean-Claude St Juste, Financial Aid Director Anticipated Date of Completion: Immediately

Categories

Student Financial Aid

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $1.59M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $611,435
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Institutional Portion $25,523
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $23,199
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $14,625
84.379 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (teach Grants) $3,772
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Strengthening Institutions $1,169