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Columbia-Greene Community CollegeLocal Government

EIN: 141504452

UEI: E8N7JMQLV1L8

Audited by: RBT CPA's, LLP

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of August 28, 2026

Columbia-Greene Community College9 audit years2 findings
9
Audit Years
2
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$3.9M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,912,399 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on October 20, 2025. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by April 20, 2026 (133 days ago).

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2024-007
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

During our testing of Federal Pell Grant disbursements, we identified delays in reporting disbursement information to COD. Out of a sample of 40 Pell Grant disbursements reviewed, 3 (approximately 14%) were submitted between 17 and 29 calendar days after the disbursement date, exceeding the required 15-day window. Cause: There was a technical glitch when the college used a batch process through Banner. The processed picked up every other student but did not include these three when it created the output file for an unknow reason. The college submitted each record individually as soon as they were made aware that the disbursement information was never sent to COD through their own internal review. Effect: Late reporting of Pell Grant disbursements may result in discrepancies between the institution’s records and the COD system, potentially affecting institutional eligibility, reconciliation accuracy, and future funding. Questioned Costs: None. Although reporting was delayed, all disbursements were ultimately submitted and accepted by COD. Perspective: This is a systemic issue, in that controls over the requirement have not been developed to ensure no issues arise. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College enhance internal controls to ensure Pell Grant disbursements are reported to COD within the required 15-day timeframe. This may include establishing automated alerts for pending disbursements, performing regular reconciliation with COD, and providing additional staff training on federal reporting deadlines.

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Program: Federal Pell Grant Program (CFDA #84.063) Criteria: Per 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2), institutions are required to submit Pell Grant disbursement records to the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System no later than 15 calendar days after making a disbursement to a student. Timely reporting ensures accurate tracking of awards and compliance with federal regulations. Condition: During our testing of Federal Pell Grant disbursements, we identified delays in reporting disbursement information to COD. Out of a sample of 40 Pell Grant disbursements reviewed, 3 (approximately 14%) were submitted between 17 and 29 calendar days after the disbursement date, exceeding the required 15-day window. Cause: There was a technical glitch when the college used a batch process through Banner. The processed picked up every other student but did not include these three when it created the output file for an unknow reason. The college submitted each record individually as soon as they were made aware that the disbursement information was never sent to COD through their own internal review. Effect: Late reporting of Pell Grant disbursements may result in discrepancies between the institution’s records and the COD system, potentially affecting institutional eligibility, reconciliation accuracy, and future funding. Questioned Costs: None. Although reporting was delayed, all disbursements were ultimately submitted and accepted by COD. Perspective: This is a systemic issue, in that controls over the requirement have not been developed to ensure no issues arise. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the College enhance internal controls to ensure Pell Grant disbursements are reported to COD within the required 15-day timeframe. This may include establishing automated alerts for pending disbursements, performing regular reconciliation with COD, and providing additional staff training on federal reporting deadlines.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: Pell Grant disbursement data was not submitted to COD within the 15-day federal requirement due to a system error. Corrective Action: The Financial Aid Office, in collaboration with Bursar, will implement an automated alert system to flag pending COD submissions and conduct reconcilitions twice monthly. Responsible Party: Director of Financial Aid and Bursar Completion Date: January 31, 2026 Monitoring: Monthly COD reporting review with Vice President for Administration & Finance.

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FY 2023-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$4,426,063 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on May 31, 2024 — management decision was due December 1, 2024.

FY 2022-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$7,329,834 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on May 24, 2023 — management decision was due November 24, 2023.

FY 2021-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$5,569,849 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 21, 2022 — management decision was due September 21, 2022.

FY 2020-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$4,176,630 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 30, 2021 — management decision was due March 30, 2022.

FY 2019-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$4,725,011 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 16, 2020 — management decision was due September 16, 2020.

FY 2018-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$4,882,873 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on February 3, 2019 — management decision was due August 3, 2019.

2018-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
OTHER MATTERS

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FY 2017-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$5,534,484 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 15, 2018 — management decision was due September 15, 2018.

FY 2016-08-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$6,283,111 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 27, 2017 — management decision was due September 27, 2017.

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