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Session 21 . FSA Assessments: Find It, Fix It, and Enhance Compliance. Michael Cagle and Holly Langer-Evans | Nov. 2012 U.S. Department of Education 2012 Fall Conference. Training Objectives. Locate Assessments. IFAP.ED.GOV Select Tools for Schools. Select FSA Assessments Link.
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Session 21 FSA Assessments: Find It, Fix It, and Enhance Compliance Michael Cagle and Holly Langer-Evans | Nov. 2012 U.S. Department of Education 2012 Fall Conference
Locate Assessments IFAP.ED.GOV Select Tools for Schools Select FSA Assessments Link
Why Use the Assessments? • Assess compliance • Research by linking to Title IV regulations and other resources • Track your Action Plan for areas identified
Page Layout Links Action Plan Activity Bar Assessment DesignVERIFICATION
Assessment DesignVERIFICATION Page Layout Topic Regulation Activity
Access Action Plan Access Action Plan Download or Save
Identify FSA Assessment Scenario 1: 2012-13 award year The school collects a signed paper copy of IRS tax returns for those applicants flagged for verification by the CPS that did not go through the IRS Data Retrieval Process School also collects a signed paper copy to verify AGI and taxes paid for institutionally selected records
Complete Assessment Scenario 1 July 20, 2012 Electronic Announcement NewEA November 2, 2012 Acceptable Documentation Update 2012-2013 Award Year Verification Program Integrity Link Reference PPT Slide 9
Create an Action Plan Train Staff Follow through on Corrective Action
Identify FSA Assessment Scenario 2 Scenario2012-13 award year The school has developed their own verification worksheet. For non-tax filers, they collect a signed statement certifying that the person is not required to file an income tax return that includes the sources and amounts of any income earned from work. They do not collect W-2s
Complete an Assessment Scenario 2 Program Integrity Link Electronic Announcement
Develop an Action Plan Train Staff Follow through on Corrective Action
Identify FSA Assessment Scenario 3 Scenario2012-13 award year When reviewing conflicting data procedures, the Financial Aid Office determined that the Fiscal Office was receiving outside scholarships and posting the aid to the student accounts without notifying the Financial Aid Office
Complete an Assessment Scenario 3 Verification Assessment – Activity 1
Create An Action Plan Train Staff Follow through on Corrective Action
2012-13 award year Identify FSA Assessment Scenario 4 The school checks SAP annually. For students who successfully appeal and are placed on probation under the new SAP regulations, the school allows the student to receive aid during their probation until the next time they check SAP (an entire year)
Assessment DesignSatisfactory Academic Progress Page Layout Links Action Plan Activity Bar Topic Regulation Activity
Complete an Assessment Scenario 4 Program Integrity Link 34 CFR 668.34
Complete an Assessment Scenario 4 - Continued Policies and Procedures
Create an Action Plan Train Staff Follow through on Corrective Action
Contact Information • We appreciate your feedback and comments: • Holly Langer-Evans • Phone: 617-289-0136 • E-mail: Holly.Langer-Evans@ed.gov • Fax: 617-289-0167or • Michael Cagle • Phone: 206-615-2586 • E-mail: Michael.Cagle@ed.gov • Fax: 206-615-3644