Finding 578798 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-11-22
Audit: 4043
Auditor: Sikich LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to meet the minimum financial responsibility standards set by the U.S. Department of Education for 2022.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the Administrative Capability criteria under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Organization should regularly monitor its financial responsibility ratios and implement the corrective actions outlined in the management response.

Finding Text

FINDING 2022-001: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FEDERAL AGENCY: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM NAME: FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM ALN#: 84.268 YEAR ENDED: DECEMBER 31, 2022 Compliance Requirement: Administrative Capability. Criteria: An accredited school that participates in Federal programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is required to demonstrate minimum standards offinancial responsibility set forth by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Condition: The Organization did not meet the minimum financial standards set forth by DOE for the year ended December 31, 2022 as calculated in Supplementary Schedule A. Cause: The Organization showed an operating loss for the year. Effect: The Organization will be required to adhere to additional stipulations until such ratios are met. Recommendation: The Organization needs to monitor its financial responsibility ratios throughout the year. Management Response and Corrective Action: Management agrees that the ratios were not met and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 2356 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 2357 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 2358 2022-003
    - Repeat
  • 578799 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 578800 2022-003
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $1.20M
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund $12,179