Finding 544357 (2024-002)

2024–002: Reporting – Significant Deficiency Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Assistance Listing Number: 84.116Z Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A; 2023-2024 Award Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Numbers: N/A Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: All recipients of a multi-year discretionary award must submit an annual Grant Performance Report (34 CFR § 75.118). The annual performance report shall provide the most current performance and financial expenditure information that is sufficient to meet the reporting requirements of 2 CFR § 200.328, 200.329, and 34 CFR § 75.720. Condition/Context: During testing it was noted that the College did not submit the required annual report. Questioned costs: None Cause: The College does not have a control in place to ensure reporting requirements are met. Effect: Non-compliance with reporting requirements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the College should establish a policy that provides the guidance required to comply and address regulatory reporting requirements. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.