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Information on Federal Program - Federal Work-Study Program Assistance Listing Number 84.033 Criteria ? Compliance Requirement N ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Institutions are required to verify students are not earning Federal Work-Study program financial aid during scheduled class time. Condition ? During our testing of the Federal Work-Study program, we noted the following: ? For 5 students sampled, the University was unable to verify the student was not earning Federal Work-Study Financial Aid during scheduled class time. Cause ? Management oversight in the Federal Work-Study program, resulting in 5 students appearing to work during scheduled class time. Effect ? The student was not in compliance with the Federal Work-Study program guidelines. Questioned Costs ? $1,277 Context ? We found 5 exceptions as noted in the condition, which resulted in the students not being in compliance with the program rules. Indication of a Repeat Finding ? This is a repeat finding 2021-002 from prior year. Recommendation ? We recommend the University ensure its policies and procedures are followed on a consistent basis regarding the Federal Work-Study Program. Views of Responsible Officials ? The University has always emphasized to students working on campus, regardless of whether their job is funded by the Federal Work-Study program or by the institution, and student supervisors that students should not be working during scheduled class hours.