Finding 49679 (2022-008)

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Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-13
Audit: 46355
Organization: Pillar College and Subsidiaries (NJ)
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College's HEERF quarterly reports were inaccurate and did not match internal records.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200.329 and accurate reporting of institutional fund expenditures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Post corrected quarterly reports on the College's website as all HEERF funding was expended by June 30, 2022.

Finding Text

Higher Education Stabilization Fund (HEERF) Reporting DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.425F and 84.425L Federal Award Identification #: P425F204061 and P425L200175 Condition: While the College posted the HEERF institutional quarterly reports to the College?s website, the reports were not accurate. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.329, 86 FR 26213 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: During the audit, it was noted that quarterly reporting did not agree to the College records for the institutional funds expended nor was the minority serving institution fund expenditures reported. Cause: Turnover in staffing. There were multiple rounds of HEERF funding released, each with different requirements, which led to a gap in understanding of the requirements of the HEERF reporting. Effect: The College was not in compliance with the reporting requirements of HEERF. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: As the College expended all HEERF funding as of June 30, 2022, we recommend that the College post corrected quarterly reports to their website. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Higher Education Stabilization Fund (HEERF) Reporting Planned Corrective Action: Corrected quarterly reports will be completed and the practice will be maintained for any future funding received. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Cindy L. Weaver, Interim CFO/Director of Finance Anticipated Date of Completion: July 25, 2023

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 42229 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 42230 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 42231 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42232 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42233 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 42234 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 42235 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42236 2022-006
    -
  • 42237 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 49674 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 49675 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 49676 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 49677 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 49678 2022-007
    -
  • 49680 2022-007
    -
  • 49681 2022-008
    -
  • 618671 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 618672 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 618673 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618674 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618675 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 618676 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 618677 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618678 2022-006
    -
  • 618679 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 626116 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 626117 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 626118 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 626119 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 626120 2022-007
    -
  • 626121 2022-008
    -
  • 626122 2022-007
    -
  • 626123 2022-008
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $2.39M
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Institutional Portion $1.49M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $1.20M
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Student Aid Portion $963,041
84.425 Covid 19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Minority Serving Institutions $167,875
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $36,835
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $20,809
84.007 Covid-19 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $12,854