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Finding 2022-002 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness}: Information on the federal program: Federal Pell Grants Program, AL No. 84.063, June 30, 2022; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, AL No. 84.007, June 30, 2022; Federal Work-Study Program, AL No. 84.033, June 30, 2022. Criteria - Federal regulations governing Title IV programs. Condition - Non-compliances were noted, as more fully described in the context below. Questioned Costs-As provided below. Context- We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a) Two (2) out of six (6) Federal Work-Study students' files tested were missing identification cards with a questioned cost of $14,035. b) Two (2) out of 20 students tested had missing official transcripts with a questioned cost of $8,511. c) The College was unable to provide enrollment history in order to adequately test withdrawals and determine whether funds should have been returned to the government. Cause - Oversight by responsible employees. Effect - The College's participation in the Title IV programs could be subject to USDE sanctions as applicable. Repeat Finding - No. Auditor's Recommendation - The College should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will not recur in future periods."Views of Responsible Officials - Management will implement procedures to ensure Federal Work-Study students' files are reviewed and ensure that student files are properly completed and maintained, including inclusion of identification cards, official transcripts, and enrollment histories.