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Inaccurate HEERF Annual Reporting U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425E Federal Award Identification #: P425E202625 Condition: The College did not post the required Education Stabilization Fund Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) reports to their website with the minimum required information. The College?s reporting did not reflect the actual methodology used by the College to allocate the HEERF student grants. Criteria: 86 FR 26213 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: According to the Federal Register, the method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs must be included in the Quarterly Report. The College?s student grant reporting did not reflect the actual methodology used by the College to allocate the HEERF student grants. Cause: Due to turnover in key management positions. Effect: The College was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend that the College regularly review updates in guidance regarding HEERF funding and review their internal controls surrounding HEERF student grant reporting to ensure compliance with ever changing regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.