Conclusion
Did NSCC ensure that students transferring to the college were granted eligible earned credits upon transfer in accordance with the Department of Higher Education’s (DHE’s) “MassTransfer Policy Guidelines,” DHE’s “Community College Transfer Principles,” and NSCC policy?
Yes
Did NSCC certify the completion of the MassTransfer Block on students’ transcripts in accordance with DHE’s “MassTransfer Policy Guidelines”?
Yes
Did NSCC administer eligibility requirements within the Commonwealth Commitment Program in accordance with DHE’s “Commonwealth Commitment Implementation Guidelines”?
Yes
To achieve our objective, we gained an understanding of NSCC’s internal control environment related to our audit objectives by reviewing agency policies and procedures, as well as conducting inquiries with NSCC’s staff members and management.