Finding 446803 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-05-16

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Incorrect calculations of Return of Title IV (R2T4) funds due to prior third-party servicer errors.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal regulations for accurate R2T4 calculations during student financial assistance processes.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure updated R2T4 worksheets are correct and collaborate with the new service provider to track completion dates for each enrollment session.

Finding Text

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANAudit Period: September 1, 2021, to August 31, 2022Finding 2022-001: Student Financial Assistance Cluster- Calculating Return of Title IV FundsThe Institution relied on their previous 3rd party servicer who processed their R2T4 forms. The Institution was not satisfied with their services and terminated that company and subsequently hired a new 3rd party service provider. It was discovered during the transition of service providers, that 2 of the R2T4 forms in our sample were not correctly calculated by their previous third-party servicer.Recommendation:We recommend the institution to update the incorrect R2T4 worksheets and follow up accordingly as required and to work with their new 3rd party service provider to determine effective dates at which 60% completion is achieved during each enrollment session.Management Response:Management agrees with the finding and will implement the recommendations immediately.Action Taken or Planned:Management has met with their current 3rd party service provider and have corrected the incorrect R2T4 worksheets and will follow up as required. Management has also met with their 3rd party service provider to determine effective dates at which 60% completion is achieved during each enrollment session.

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANAudit Period: September 1, 2021, to August 31, 2022Finding 2022-001: Student Financial Assistance Cluster- Calculating Return of Title IV FundsThe Institution relied on their previous 3rd party servicer who processed their R2T4 forms. The Institution was not satisfied with their services and terminated that company and subsequently hired a new 3rd party service provider. It was discovered during the transition of service providers, that 2 of the R2T4 forms in our sample were not correctly calculated by their previous third-party servicer.Recommendation:We recommend the institution to update the incorrect R2T4 worksheets and follow up accordingly as required and to work with their new 3rd party service provider to determine effective dates at which 60% completion is achieved during each enrollment session.Management Response:Management agrees with the finding and will implement the recommendations immediately.Action Taken or Planned:Management has met with their current 3rd party service provider and have corrected the incorrect R2T4 worksheets and will follow up as required. Management has also met with their 3rd party service provider to determine effective dates at which 60% completion is achieved during each enrollment session.

Categories

Student Financial Aid

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1023245 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $825,446
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $20,134