Finding 32709 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
H
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-14
Audit: 27799
Organization: Allen University (NC)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The University failed to return funds for two out of five students within the required 45 days for Title IV programs.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance with federal regulations could lead to sanctions from the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences of this issue.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (Significant Deficiency): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, CFDA No. 84. 268, June 30, 2022; Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, CFDA No. 84. 033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs - As provided below. Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. ? Two (2) out of five (5) students tested for R2T 4 calculations and refunds did not have funds returned back to the U.S. Department of Education within the required 45 days. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The University's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No. Auditor's Recommendation - The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above finding are resolved and will not recur in future periods.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-001 ? U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (Significant Deficiency): We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. ? Two (2) out of five (5) students tested for R2T4 calculations and refunds did not have funds returned back to the U.S. Department of Education within the required 45 days. Auditor?s Recommendation ? The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above finding is resolved and will not recur in future periods. Corrective Action ? With regard to the return of funds back to the U.S. Department of Education, employee turnover at the University caused this delay. The University returned all funds as required and is currently filling positions with competent employees to handle these processes.

Categories

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 32710 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 32711 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 32712 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 609151 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 609152 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 609153 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 609154 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $5.48M
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $5.31M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $2.82M
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $716,976
81.136 Long-Term Surveillance and Maintenance $256,389
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $241,532
81.104 Environmental Remediation and Waste Processing and Disposal $159,169
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $62,592
93.866 Aging Research $4,931