Finding Text
2023– 002 – Federal Work Study (FWS) Over Award
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.033
Award Period: 7/1/22-6/30/23
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters
Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per ED regulations an institution may only award FWS employment to a student if the award, combined with the other estimated financial assistance the student receives, does not exceed the student’s financial aid 34 CFR 673.5(a).
Condition: In our sample of 40 students tested, three students were over awarded through the receipt of FWS employment.
Questioned Costs: $4,230
Context: Three students out of a sample of 40 were provided with FWS employment when their financial need was already met.
Cause: These students were over awarded during the award packaging process and resulted from human error.
Effect: The College is not in compliance with the federal regulations.
Repeat Finding: No.
Auditors’ Recommendation: The College should review its policies and procedures when packaging students for FWS.
Views of Responsible Officials: See attached corrective action plan.