Finding 614830 (2022-010)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-12
Audit: 30293

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College has a repeat finding regarding the withdrawal process for financial aid, failing to return unearned aid correctly and on time.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with 34 CFR part 668, which mandates proper calculation and timely return of Title IV aid within 45 days.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Strengthen policies and procedures for the withdrawal process to ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal requirements.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-010 ? Special Tests and Provisions: Withdrawal Testing (Material Weakness and Noncompliance) ? Repeat Finding Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster Criteria: 34 CFR part 668 establishes rules governing the student withdrawal process including the determination of the amount of unearned financial aid, calculation of earned Title IV assistance and return of unearned Title IV aid within 45 days. Condition: We selected a sample of 10 students who withdrew and were receiving financial aid. Of the 10 students tested, there were seven students with exceptions related to the return of Title IV process. Cause: The College did not return the correct amount of aid earned and/or did not return the aid within 45 days, as required. Effect: The College returned the incorrect amount of financial aid and/or did not return financial aid timely. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding the withdrawal process, especially the return of Title IV process, to accurately to ensure compliance with withdrawal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management?s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 38387 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 38388 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 38389 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 614829 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 614831 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $13.08M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $8.47M
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $3.24M
84.042 Trio_student Support Services $701,880
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $462,349
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $461,942
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $261,006
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $244,746
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $95,135
47.076 Education and Human Resources $75,432
20.513 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities $52,900
93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training $24,506
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $19,854
17.258 Wia Adult Program $6,246
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $4,564
64.027 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance $325
43.008 Education $265