1. PROGRAM REVIEW FINDINGS
Presenters: Chanteé Favors and Cheryl Sauls
State Program Reviewers
NC State Education Assistance Authority
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2. NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 13-16, 2016
Overview
Why Conduct Program Reviews?
Frequency of Reviews
Common Findings
Contact Information
Questions
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3. Why Conduct Program Reviews?
Statutory requirement – General Assembly designated SEAA as the entity responsible for implementing the programs, including periodically evaluating them to ensure the funds are being used for the intended purpose.
Provides opportunity for schools to receive feedback related to administration of the programs.
Establishes a platform for SEAA to receive feedback on program requirements that are unclear, leading to rules clarification and targeted training.
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4. NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 13-16, 2016
Frequency of Reviews
University of North Carolina System Reviews
16 universities to be reviewed/evaluated once every three years, approximately 8 institutions annually
NC Independent Colleges & Universities Reviews
36 independent colleges and universities to be reviewed/evaluated once every three years, approximately 12 institutions annually
NC Community College Reviews
58 community colleges to be reviewed/evaluated once every three years
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5. NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 13-16, 2016
Top 5 Common Findings
RESIDENCY
UNTIMELY RETURN OF FUNDS
INCOMPLETE STATE GRANT RETURN OF FUNDS WORKSHEET
UNC CAMPUS PLAN INCOMPLIANCE
1. OVER-AWARDS/UNDER-AWARDS
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6. NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 13-16, 2016
Program Reviewer Contact Information
Chanteé Favors Phone: (919) Cheryl Sauls Phone: (919)
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7. NCASFAA Fall Conference – November 13-16, 2016
QUESTIONS?
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8. NCASFAA would like to thank our professional affiliates!
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