Finding Text
Finding 2023-003 - U.S. Department of Education (USDEJ, Title IV Student Financial Aid
Finding 2023-003 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid
Programs (Significant Deficiency}:
Information on the Federal Program - Federal Pell Grants Program, CFDA No. 84. 063, June
30 2023; Federal Work Study Program, CFDA No. 84.033, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, CFDA No. 84.007, June 30. 2023; Federal Direct Student Loans,
CFDA No. 84.268, June 30, 2023.
Criteria - Federal regulations 34 CFR 668.49 requirement.
Condition- See below.
Questioned Costs - N/A
Context- We observed the following condition in connection with our testing of the various U.S.
Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs:
• The College failed to submit their Crime and Safety report for testing.
Cause - Oversight by responsible employees and lack of sufficient staffing.
Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions.
Repeat Finding - No.
Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that
the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods.
View of Responsible Officials - A new CFO has been hired and is in the process of
reorganizing Financial Aid Office operations, hiring additional staff, and training existing
staff.