Finding 635052 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-19

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Title IV funds were not returned on time for 2 out of 5 students, and calculations were incorrect for 1 out of 5.
  • Impacted Requirements: The University failed to meet the 45-day deadline for returning funds and did not perform accurate calculations, leading to improper retention of federal funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review processes for returning unearned aid and ensure accurate calculations to prevent future compliance issues.

Finding Text

Condition: Title IV funds for 2 out 5 students examined was not returned timely to the student financial assistance program. The Title IV fund calculations for 1 out 5 students examined was not correctly calculated. 1 out of 5 students, neither a calculation was performed, nor federal funds returned to the student financial assistance. Effect: The University failed to return funds within the 45 day regulatory requirement, and did not perform the correct calculation which permitted the improper retention of federal funds. For the one student that a calculation was performed, it was because it was a dual enrollment student that did not return the following semester and the College had limited information on this new program (dual enrollment students). Cause: Due to oversight, unearned aid was not accurately or timely returned. Questioned costs: $1,216 Context: Of 158 recipients of student financial aid, 20 case files were examined.

Categories

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $566,452
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $370,047
17.258 Wia Adult Program $3,540