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2022 ? 001 ? National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) Enrollment Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster CFDA Number: 84.007. 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268 Award Period: 7/1/21-6/30/22 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: All schools participating (or approved to participate) in the Federal Student Aid programs must have an arrangement to report student enrollment data to the NSLDS through a Roster file, including students? programs and the date in which they began the program (34 CFR 685.309(b)). Condition: In our sample of 18 students tested, four students? program begin dates were reported incorrectly to the NSLDS. Questioned Costs: None Context: 4 students out of a sample of 18 status changes selected for testing were reported with the incorrect program begin date. Cause: Program begin dates were reported incorrectly to the NSLDS. Effect: Student enrollment information is not being accurately reported to the NSLDS. Repeat Finding: Yes, prior year finding number 2021-001. Auditors? Recommendation: The College should review its policies and procedures on reporting of enrollment status changes to NSLDS to ensure that all status changes are being reported accurately to be in compliance with regulations. Views of Responsible Officials: See attached corrective action plan.