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Incorrect Pell Calculations DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: One student out of 48 was not properly awarded Pell based on enrollment status. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b) Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: One student added additional classes just before the second module started. These classes were not captured in the enrollment status report used to pay Pell, and resulted in this student being eligible for $1,623 more than they received. This was not corrected during the audit. Cause: The enrollment report was pulled before the start of class, and there was not a second enrollment report to identify differences between those scheduled and those began. Effect: There was an incorrect amount of Pell paid to this student. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend a process be used to adjust Pell to be paid in alignment with enrollment status and classes in which the student began attendance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.