Finding 518425 (2024-001)

Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Assistance Listing Number 84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans, Assistance Listing Number 84.063 Federal Grant Program U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2023-2024 Type of Finding: Other Instance of Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Criteria: Management is responsible for compliance with Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting procedures in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. (34 CFR 690.93(b)(2); 34 CFR 682.610; 34 CFR 685.309) Condition: Federal regulations provide that the University is responsible for notifying the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) of enrollment change. NSLDS was not notified, and the University’s internal control system did not prevent or detect that the NSLDS was not notified of change. Questioned Costs: None Context: Out of a population of 661 students with enrollment changes, a sample of 25 students were selected for testing. 2 out of the 25 enrollment changes did not get reported to NSLDS. Our sampling method was not, and was not intended to be statically valid. Effect: The failure to report enrollment changes to NSLDS may result in inaccurate or delayed updates to student loan records. Cause: The University’s processes did not ensure that enrollment status changes were completed accurately and timely to NSLDS. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate controls around monitoring enrollment reporting, ensuring NSLDS receives notification of enrollment changes. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. See further information on the corrective action plan provided by management.