Finding 600482 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-05-07
Audit: 19960
Organization: Cottey College (MO)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College reported incorrect withdrawal dates for students, affecting compliance with federal regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to the requirement for accurate R2T4 calculations as per 34 CFR 668.22(f)(2)(i).
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The College should review R2T4 requirements and establish procedures to ensure accurate withdrawal date reporting.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Numbers: 84.007 ? Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants 84.033 ? Federal Work Study Program 84.063 ? Federal Pell Grant Program 84.268 ? Federal Direct Student Loans Award Period: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 668.22(f)(2)(i), states that scheduled breaks of at least five consecutive days are excluded from the total number of calendar days in a payment period or period of enrollment and the number of calendar days completed in that period. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 of the 8 individuals tested had used an incorrect withdrawal date. The students withdrew in between semesters therefore they should have had a withdrawal date from the previous semester; however, College reported a different date. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, we noted the College had used the incorrect withdrawal date based on the student's reported date as the student withdrew in between semesters. Cause: The College used the incorrect withdrawal date thus students were incorrectly reported. Effect: The College is not completing accurate R2T4 calculations as defined by the regulations. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the College review the R2T4 requirements and implement procedures to ensure the R2T4 calculations are using the correct withdrawal date and are accurately completed. View of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 24031 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24032 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24033 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 24034 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24035 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24036 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 24037 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24038 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24039 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 24040 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24041 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24042 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 24043 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24044 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600473 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600474 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600475 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 600476 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600477 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600478 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 600479 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600480 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600481 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 600483 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600484 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 600485 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600486 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $999,516
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $637,109
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $431,091
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $29,746
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $18,741