Finding 4176 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-12-13

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College failed to submit required enrollment data for Pell grants and Direct loans in 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with OMB No. 1845-0035 for reporting enrollment information via NSLDS.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The College should ensure proper functioning of its accounting software to meet enrollment reporting requirements.

Finding Text

Program: Student Financial Assistance Programs ALN 84.063 and 84.268 Program Requirement: Special Tests Criteria: Per OMB No. 1845-0035, the Institution is required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and Direct loan programs via the NSLDS and certify enrollment statuses, program information, and effective dates that appear on the Enrollment Reporting Roster file or on the Enrollment Maintenance page of the NDLDS Professional Access website. Condition: The reports concerning enrollment data have not been submitted in 2023. Context: The College was unable to provide any enrollment data submissions. Cause: The College’s new accounting software was not working correctly to allow reporting to the NSLDS. Effect: Students loans may become due and the student may be charged incorrect interest amounts. Questioned Costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The College needs to follow the requirements concerning the Enrollment Reporting for the as listed in the compliance supplement. Views of Responsible Officials: The College agrees with the recommendation to follow the Reporting requirements for Enrollment Reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

The College agrees that Enrollment Reporting should be submitted in a timely manner. The College is actively working with the new SIS to ensure the ability to be able to produce the reports.

Categories

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 4174 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 4175 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4177 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580616 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 580617 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580618 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580619 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $1.98M
84.031 Title III - Gateways to Success $585,795
21.027 Covid-19 Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund $512,120
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $493,811
84.042 Title IV - Trio $278,328
84.048 Carl Perkins Vocational Education - Basic $180,635
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (fseog) $30,290
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $27,098