Finding 32711 (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.

Categories

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

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 32709 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 32710 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