Finding Text
Criteria: Per 34 CFR 668.164(e)(2)(viii), under a Tier 1 arrangement, the institution must provide to the Secretary an up-to-date URL for the contract and contract data for publication in a centralized database accessible to the public.
Condition/context: A URL for the contract and contract data has not been provided to the Secretary and is not published in the centralized database.
Cause: The College was unaware of the requirement.
Effect: The College is not compliant with the requirements of using a third-party servicer or financial institution to deliver Title IV credit balances.
Questioned costs: None.
Identification as a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: The College should provide an up-to-date URL to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education for publication in a centralized database accessible to the public.
Views of responsible officials: Management concurs with the finding. See Exhibit I for the corrective action plan.