Finding 624726 (2022-002)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-18
Audit: 41825
Organization: The King's University (TX)
Auditor: Capin Crouse LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Four students were under awarded subsidized and unsubsidized loans due to incorrect transfer credit information.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal regulations (34 CFR 685.203) regarding proper financial aid awarding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all transfer credits are included in the total credits sent to the third-party processor for accurate loan awarding.

Finding Text

Need Analysis and Transfer Credits DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.033, 84.007 (Student Financial Assistance cluster) Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: Students were not initially appropriately awarded subsidized and unsubsidized aid based on need and status. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.203 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: 4 students out of 60 were under awarded subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Cause: The transfer of credit hour information from the University to the third-party processor incorrectly excluded transfer credits. Effect: Students were awarded less subsidized and unsubsidized loans than they were eligible for. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure all transfer credits are part of the total earned credits sent to the third party processor for awarding. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $3.51M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $578,778
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Institutional Portion $465,383
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund Heerf - Student Aid Portion $443,435
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $38,000
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $23,622