Finding 2022-002 Student Financial Assistance Program Cluster - Department of Education Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA #84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans - 2021/2022 P268K211430. Special Tests & Provisions: Return of Title IV Funds Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Finding Summary: One instance was identified where the Return of Title IV calculation was not completed. Another instance was identified where the Return of Title IV calculation was completed using the incorrect withdrawal date. Additionally, one instance was identified where the Return of Title IV calculation was completed, but the funds were returned late. The University did not perform a Return of Title IV calculation for students who completed an interim course and then withdrew during the spring semester. The incorrect withdrawal date was used to calculate the amount of aid to be returned. Process to ensure that funds were submitted in a timely manner were not followed. Responsible Individuals: Robert Hoover, Director of Financial Aid and Kristin Harrington, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action Plan: The Financial Aid office has undergone systems enhancement training during Summer 2022. Updating processes specific to the Return of Title IV Funds that will lend in the identification and processing timeline/steps associated with the complex process of identifying, calculating, and returning Title IV funds. After consultation with auditors, the FA Office will conduct calculations (as it relates to interim coursework) moving forward so that future issues, of this nature, will be avoided. Anticipated Completion Date: 10/21/2022