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Finding: 2022-001 ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Enrollment Reporting Information of Federal Program: Student Financial Aid Cluster Federal Pell Grant Program ? CFDA No. 84.063 Federal Direct Student Loans ? CFDA No. 84.268 Criteria: Under the Pell grant and ED loan programs, institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file [formerly the Student Status Confirmation Report (SSCR)] placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) (OMB No. 1845-0002) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (OMB No. 1845-0035). The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS website (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); FFEL, 34 CFR 682.610; Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309). Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. NSLDS will send a Late Enrollment Reporting notification e-mail if no updates are received by batch or online within 22 days after the date the roster was sent to the school. The Enrollment Reporting Summary Report (SCHER1) on the NSLDS website can be created at the request of the institution. It shows the dates the roster files were sent and returned, the number of errors, date and number of online updates, and the number of late enrollment reporting notifications sent for overdue Enrollment Reporting rosters. Condition: During our testing of the enrollment reporting, it was noted that Coffeyville Community College did not have internal controls of reporting changes in student status? to NSLDS. Cause: The College did not have proper training that allowed for changes in the Federal reporting regulations and the creation of an error summary report to process all errors in a timely manner. Effect or Potential Effect: A student?s enrollment status determines eligibility for in-school status, deferment, and grace periods, as well as for the payment of interest subsidies to FFEL Program loan holders by ED. Enrollment Reporting in a timely and accurate manner is critical for effective management of the programs. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing of the enrollment reporting process, it was noted that Coffeyville Community College?s internal controls over enrollment reporting broke down after there was a change in the reporting process. Two (2) of forty (40) files tested, changes to a student?s status was either incorrectly submitted or batch errors were not timely corrected. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be written to provide additional training and oversight of staff responsible for enrollment reporting. We recommend the College establish an oversight process that includes additional controls necessary until staff are fully trained in the area of enrollment reporting. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: Management is in agreement and will implement a Corrective Action Plan, see page 64 of the current year audit.