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Finding 2022-002 - Reporting Federal Program: Student Financial Aid Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not applicable CFDA Number: 84.033 Federal Award Number: P033A203647 Federal Award Year: June 30, 2022 Criteria: Title IV regulations (34 CFR 674.19(d)(2), 34 CFR 675.19(b)(3) and 34 CFR 676.19(b)(3)) require institutions to submit a Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) annually and to ensure that the information reported on the FISAP is accurate. Condition/Context: During our testing of the June 30, 2021 FISAP, one error was noted. The sample was not a statistically valid sample. Questioned Costs: None noted. Cause: Included in the total Federal Work Study (FWS) was $19,845 from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) FWS On Program which should not have been included in this total amount since it was not federal funds. Effect: Certain balances related to the College's federal programs are not being accurately represented to the Department of Education. Recommendation: The College should review and revise its procedures for the FISAP preparation and review to ensure accurate information is reported on the FISAP in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The College hired a new Director of Financial Aid in January 2021 and the academic year 2020/2021 was the first one she completed. While the College hired an external consultant to assist her, it is clear that additional training in this area is necessary. The College has since hired a new Director of Financial Aid who has more years of experience in the field. The College will be providing additional consulting support going forward when a new Director of Financial Aid is hired.