EIN: 362166964
UEI: J9SCZMAFNVF3
Audited by: Forvis Mazars LLP
Cognizant agency: 84 [Department of Education]
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Data as of September 7, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on January 26, 2026. 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 July 26, 2026 (46 days ago).
What is a management decision? →FAC accepted this audit on November 15, 2024 — management decision was due May 15, 2025.
FAC accepted this audit on January 12, 2024 — management decision was due July 12, 2024.
The University's procurement policy does not contain adequate documentation to demonstrate compliance with federal procurement regulations (Deficiency). Questioned Costs: None. Context: The University's documented procurement policies do not contain all the specific requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Effect: The risks exist that the University could follow their procurement policy and procure an item with federal funds, which would not meet the federal procurement regulations. Cause: The writing of the policy did not take into account the federal procurement regulations which are required to be incorporated for items procured with federal funds. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the University revise procurement policies to incorporate all required elements of the federal procurement regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The University agrees with the comment and will revise procurement policies and incorporate all required elements of the federal procurement regulations.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴2023-001 Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) - COVID-19 HEERF Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.425L Award Year: July 6, 2020 – June 30, 2023 Condition: The University's procurement policy does not contain adequate documentation to demonstrate compliance with federal procurement regulations (Deficiency). Questioned Costs: None. Context: The University's documented procurement policies do not contain all the specific requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Effect: The risks exist that the University could follow their procurement policy and procure an item with federal funds, which would not meet the federal procurement regulations. Cause: The writing of the policy did not take into account the federal procurement regulations which are required to be incorporated for items procured with federal funds. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the University revise procurement policies to incorporate all required elements of the federal procurement regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The University agrees with the comment and will revise procurement policies and incorporate all required elements of the federal procurement regulations.
Finding 2023-001 Information on the federal program: Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) – COVID-19 HEERF Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.425L Award Year: July 6, 2020 – June 30, 2023 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Condition: The University’s procurement policy does not contain adequate documentation to demonstrate compliance with federal procurement regulations. (Deficiency) Corrective Action Planned: The University will review the federal procurement requirements and revise procurement policies to incorporate all required elements of the federal procurement regulations. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Sharon Maxwell, Senior Vice President for Business and Finance Anticipated Completion Date: October 31, 2023
FAC accepted this audit on November 15, 2022 — management decision was due May 15, 2023.
FAC accepted this audit on November 17, 2021 — management decision was due May 17, 2022.
FAC accepted this audit on March 30, 2021 — management decision was due September 30, 2021.
FAC accepted this audit on October 30, 2019 — management decision was due April 30, 2020.
FAC accepted this audit on October 30, 2018 — management decision was due April 30, 2019.
FAC accepted this audit on November 6, 2017 — management decision was due May 6, 2018.
FAC accepted this audit on October 26, 2016 — management decision was due April 26, 2017.
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