Finding Text
Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education
Federal program title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Assistance Listing Number: Various
Award Period: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance
Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 668.34, states an institution must establish a reasonable satisfactory academic progress policy for determining whether an otherwise eligible student is making satisfactory academic progress in his or her educational program and may receive assistance under the title IV, HEA programs and states the required elements that the policy must include.
Condition: During our testing, we noted the while the institution did have a policy in place to determine Satisfactory Academic Progress, there were elements required by the Department of Education that were not present in the institutions policy. The policy must specify the pace at which a student must progress through his or her educational program to ensure that the student will complete the program within the maximum timeframe. In addition, it was not specified in the policy when the students Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated.
Questioned Costs: None
Context: During our testing, it was noted the College did not have all of the required elements in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
Cause: The College’s current process in place was not sufficient to ensure proper requirements were met.
Effect: The College was not in compliance with FSA regulations.
Repeat Finding: No
Recommendation: We recommend the College reviews their policies to ensure all requirements from the Department of Education are met.
Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.