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Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance; Other Matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 668.25(e) states that an institution must notify the Department of Education by way of the ECAR within 10 days of a change in position of an official at the University. Condition: During our testing, we noted that the change in Director of Student Financial Services was not reported timely to the Department of Education. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, we noted the Director of Student Financial Services had a change in position and it was not updated within 10 days. Cause: The Director of Student Financial Services left in January 2021. The ECAR was not updated for the new Director of Student Financial Services at the time of testing in July. Effect: The University is not in compliance with Department of Education requirements that state the ECAR must have accurately reported information. Repeat Finding: No Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend the University review its reporting procedures surrounding updating the ECAR to ensure reporting is accurate and completed. Views of Responsible Officials: No Disagreement