Finding 51708 (2022-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-05
Audit: 43705
Organization: Northeastern Technical College (SC)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College did not submit the HEERF Annual Report by the May 6, 2022 deadline due to insufficient internal controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: This oversight violates the Uniform Guidance for federal awards, risking noncompliance with reporting obligations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The College should update its policies and procedures to ensure timely compliance with all reporting requirements.

Finding Text

2022-002. Reporting CFDA#: 84.425E, 84.425F, 84.425L, 84.425D, 84.425C Education Stabilization Fund Award Year: 2022 Criteria: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) require institutions to complete and submit the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Annual Report by May 6, 2022. Condition and Cause: Internal controls were not sufficient to ensure the HEERF Annual Report was submitted by the established May 6th deadline. Context: We addressed the matter with College management who are aware of the requirements to submit the HEERF Annual Report by May 6, 2022. Effect: Failure to properly review and adhere to policies and procedures can lead to noncompliance of reporting requirements of federal funds that are not detected during the normal course of business. Recommendation: We recommend the College review and update its policies and procedures to ensure all reporting requirements are met under the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: We concur with the finding. The College is in the process of implementing controls and procedures to ensure all reporting requirements are met under the Uniform Guidance.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-001. Financial Closeout and Reporting Name of Contact Person Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Bobby Boyd, Finance Director Corrective Action Plan: The College will implement the necessary controls and procedures to ensure that the College performs timely and accurate financial closeout procedures in order for the College to produce its monthly and annual financial statements. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal Year 2023 2022-002. Reporting Name of Contact Person Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Bobby Boyd, Finance Director Corrective Action Plan: The College will implement proper internal controls and procedures to ensure that all Uniform Guidance reporting requirements are met. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year 2023

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 51709 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 51710 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 51711 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 51712 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 628150 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 628151 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 628152 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 628153 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 628154 2022-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $2.29M
84.382 Strengthening Minority-Serving Institutions $691,504
10.855 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants $615,297
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $149,876
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $146,646
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $143,239
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $141,350
47.076 Education and Human Resources $98,885
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $23,001
84.335 Child Care Access Means Parents in School $9,050
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $2,939
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $2,366