Finding Text
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.83 (b)(2) which states the institution shall submit "in accordance with deadline dates established by the Secretary, through publication in the Federal Register, other reports and information with Secretary requires and shall comply with the procedures the Secretary finds necessary to ensure that the reports are correct.”
34 CFR 685.309(b)(1-2) which states a school shall “upon receipt of a student status confirmation report from the Secretary, complete and return that report to the Secretary within 30 days of receipt; and unless it expects to submit its next student status confirmation report to the Secretary within the next 60 days, notify the Secretary within the next 60 days, notify the Secretary with 30 days if it discovers that a Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, or Direct PLUS Loan has been made to or on behalf of student…"
Condition: The College did not correctly report graduate enrollment status changes for 6 out of 40 15%. The 6 students were incorrectly reported due to errors in their financial aid system. We consider this condition to be a significant deficiency of the Special Tests and Provisions compliance requirement. Statistical sampling was not used in making sampling selections.
Questioned Costs: N/A
Effect: The College did not timely and accurately submit enrollment status information, which has the potential to delay the start of the repayment period for students who have received loans.
Recommendation: We recommend the College correct all known errors in their financial aid system to prevent further errors.
View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this Single Audit Finding and response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.