Finding 577767 (2023-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-07

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Seminary is not fully compliant with updated GLBA requirements, particularly in documenting safeguards and vendor policies.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 16 CFR 314.4 is not fully met, which could expose student information to security risks.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Complete documentation of all policies and procedures related to safeguards and vendors in the information security program.

Finding Text

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.033, and 84.038 - Student Financial Assistance Cluster Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year Condition: The Seminary did not sufficiently comply with a couple of components of the updated requirements of GLBA. Criteria: 16 CFR 314.4 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: The Seminary has certain policies in the safeguards and vendor sections of GLBA have not been fully documented. Cause: The Seminary made significant progress to address and document compliance with the updated requirements of GLBA and has a few areas left to complete. Effect: The Seminary may have unintended exposure of student information to security risks. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We commend the Seminary for significant work completed on GLBA. We recommend the Seminary complete documentation of the known policies and procedures related to safeguards and vendors be included in the information security program. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.

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Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $9.70M
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Supplemental Support Under American Rescue Plan $506,031
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Institutional Portion $345,453
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $167,305
84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program $104,502
93.242 Mental Health Research Grants $63,564
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Student Aid Portion $19,095