Finding 968742 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-04

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College failed to properly monitor and review the Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF funds.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with CARES Act, CRRSAA, ARP, and 2 CFR 200.303 regarding accurate reporting and internal controls.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement new policies for monitoring and reviewing reports, and submit a corrected report to address the $71,280 discrepancy.

Finding Text

Identification of the Federal Program - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) - Assistance Listing Numbers 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425M Criteria - The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Section 18004(e), the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) Section Act 314(e), and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Section 2003 requires an institution receiving funds under HEERF I, HEERF II, and HEERF III to submit a report to the secretary, at such time in such a manner as the secretary may require. Per the instructions for the Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III Grant Funds, an institution must specify the amount of expended HEERF I, II, and III funds for each funding category. 2 CFR 200.303, Internal Controls, requires that recipients establish and maintain effective internal control over Federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient is managing Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal awards. Condition - There was a lack of monitoring and appropriate review by the College of the Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III Grant Funds. Effect - For the reporting period ended December 31, 2022, institutional expenditures of $71,280 were excluded from the report. Cause - The incorrect reporting is attributed to a lack of monitoring and appropriate review of the report by the College. Recommendation - The College should implement policies and procedures to monitor and review all reports. Views of Responsible Officials - The College agrees with the finding. The College will implement additional review procedures over grant reporting. The College will also revise and submit a corrected report.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 392296 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 392297 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 392298 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 392299 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 392300 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 392301 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 392302 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 968738 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 968739 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 968740 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 968741 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 968743 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 968744 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $8.61M
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $5.61M
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $760,373
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $315,459
17.258 Wia Adult Program $202,494
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $158,775
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $68,212
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $64,125
17.268 H-1b Job Training Grants $63,349
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $39,783
17.285 Apprenticeship USA Grants $14,559
47.076 Education and Human Resources $5,732
17.278 Wia Dislocated Worker Formula Grants $3,510