Finding 4147 (2023-004)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-12-13
Audit: 6454
Organization: University of Mount Olive, Inc. (NC)
Auditor: Bdo USA PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The University failed to report the required URL for its cash management contract to the Department of Education.
  • Impacted Requirements: This oversight violates Title IV cash management regulations as outlined in 34 CFR 668.164.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure accurate link reporting and timely updates to the Department.

Finding Text

Federal Program Information: Student Financial Assistance Cluster (Various ALNs) Criteria or Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory or Other Citation): N. Special Tests and Provisions - Using a Servicer or Financial Institution to Deliver Title IV Credit Balances to a Card or Other Access Device - In accordance with 34 CFR 668.164(e)(2 (viii), the University is required to provide to the Secretary of Education an up-to-date URL for its contract and contract data as described in 34 CFR 668.164(e)(2)(vii) for publication in a centralized database accessible to the public. Condition: The University did not report the URL of its cash management contract to the Department as required. Cause: Administrative oversight. Effect or Potential Effect: The University was not in compliance with certain Title IV cash management regulations. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The University has publicly disclosed its Tier One Arrangement via the University’s website; however, the URL of its contract was not reported to the Department as required. Identification as a Repeat Finding: There was no similar finding identified during the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend that the University implement procedures to ensure that links provided are accurate and to provide updates to the Department, as appropriate. Views of Responsible Officials: The link has been submitted to the Department of Education.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 4143 2023-004
    -
  • 4144 2023-004
    -
  • 4145 2023-001
    - Repeat
  • 4146 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 4148 2023-001
    - Repeat
  • 4149 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4150 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 4151 2023-004
    -
  • 580585 2023-004
    -
  • 580586 2023-004
    -
  • 580587 2023-001
    - Repeat
  • 580588 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 580589 2023-004
    -
  • 580590 2023-001
    - Repeat
  • 580591 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580592 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 580593 2023-004
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $14.37M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $4.71M
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $230,387
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $200,163
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $94,541