Finding 391706 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
CEH
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-01
Audit: 302114
Organization: Southwestern Christian College (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing official transcripts in 1 out of 15 student files led to non-compliance with Title IV regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Federal regulations for Title IV programs, specifically 34 CFR 668.32.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and address the questioned costs of $9,415.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDEJ. Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (Deficiency): Information on the federal program: Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing No. 84. 268, June 30, 2023; Federal Pell Grants Program, Assistance Listing No. 84. 063, June 30, 2023; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Assistance Listing No. 84. 007, June 30, 2023; Federal Work-Study Program, Assistance Listing No. 84. 033, June 30, 2023. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs - $9,415. Context- We observed the following condition in connection with our testing of the various USDE, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a) One (1) out of 15 files tested were missing official transcripts. The total questioned costs $9,415. 34 CFR 668.32 Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect- The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding- Yes. Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure the above finding is resolved and will not recur in future periods.

Categories

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

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 391705 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 391707 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 391708 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 391709 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 391710 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 391711 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 968147 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 968148 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 968149 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 968150 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 968151 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 968152 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 968153 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $6.29M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $495,269
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $243,015
16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants $132,432
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $87,386
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $66,263
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $22,270
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $12,406